Trip to NY

We had to take an abrupt trip to New York on Tuesday, Feb. 1 because my Great Grandfather died. We found out Monday, and had to leave early Tuesday morning since it is nearly a 13 hour drive there!

My Great grandpa was around 90 years old. I really wish I had a picture of him to share with you. He was a great man, who was very sweet and never said to much-but was always listening. At his funeral service, several people told funny stories and memories about him. It was sad to see my Great Grandma in pain, along with my grandma and her three sisters, but it was also a time of rejoicing over his being in heaven. He was a Christian, and I'm confident that he now knows no pain, or suffering. For those of us who were Christians at the funeral, it was almost like a celebration-for we knew he was more alive and well than he has been in many years. I love you Great Grandpa!!

Now, I thought I'd show you all some pictures of the snow!!! Prepare yourselves to be.....COLD!

Approx. 2 1\2 -3 feet of snow on the picnic table. Josh made a hole and crawled under the table. Snow fun!

A HUGE pile of snow where the snowplow pushed all the snow from the road. Fun to climb on, but way too square-ish to sled down. Also it was mostly ice.

Another giant pile of snow from the snowplow!!

I thought this one was good because you can see how high the snow pile is compared to the truck.

I wish I got better pictures with us in them, but my camera was dead most of the trip. Really, there was so much snow, I was a little overwhelmed. I mean, I'm used to about 8 inches max, so 3 feet was VERY different. You step in the snow and it covers your whole leg up to your knee. That can get cold very quickly!

Overall though, it was fun being in NY. Plus, we got a great sled! Both my parents are from up north, and are used to this type of weather; -hence driving in it doesn't intimidate them too much. Good thing too, as they did it in this trip quite often. Fun....very fun!!

~Tori L.~

Butterflies

Isn't God creative?

Just musing

I've been thinking lately about something I could blog about, but could find nothing. I'd think to myself..."I really should update my blog...hhmmm, maybe tomorrow??" That's me. I love to read other people's blogs, and I know others feel the same way about mine.(or do they?) Sometimes a problem I have is not knowing what to write about. I mean, my life is anything but boring, I have plenty of things to blog about, but choosing one, and finding a time to do it is just a little challenging!

So... here is my plea(and an urgent one, mind you!)

Tell me what you want to read more of. Anything! Here are some options (but not limited too) to get you going.

• Daily life
• Random tags, or fun posts that are random(like me!!)
• Pictures of random things
• School thoughts (beware, I may use this to reteach ya'll things! Does Latin sound fun?)
• My view on Biblical topics (which will be better than it may sound!)
• Praise to the Lord
• Recipes
• Links to good videos, or songs, or my favorite blogs! (hhmmm that gave me an idea!)
• etc. etc. etc. etc...........................................(you get the point)

Let me know, by leaving a comment, with more than one option please!!

Tori L.

Radiant Purity Conference

This weekend mama and I went to a Radiant Purity Conference, together. We had a great time! The Mally's did a great job, and so did the leader of my group, Abby. She was a wonderful encouragment to me, and I hope we can keep in touch. The whole conference was a really good reinforcement to me, and a great encouragment! This is called a chalk drawing, and Sarah Mally drew it in about 30 minutes. It was amazing to watch her draw, she wasn't even careful and look what she made! It was beautiful!

This is a skit some of the leaders did on stage.

Here is Grace Mally and Sarah Mally(behind the flowers) playing a harp duet. They are very accomplished musicians.

This is Abby, my group leader, who was a wonderful encouragment to me. Thanks Abby, for listening to our endless questions! (This isn't a very good picture of either of us.)

This is Sarah Mally, the beautiful young woman who leads the Conference. Thanks Sarah!

This is Grace, who is a Very sweet young lady, and such an encouragment! Thanks Grace!

This is the church we went to have the conference.




It was an awesome conference. I hope they do one in NC sometime!

This is Grace's blog.... www.tomorrowsforefathers.com . I'm sure she'll be posting pics. soon as well!

Tori L.

New Header\ 4th July weekend

As you can probably tell, I changed my background, and header. I think I like the way it turned out. I actually took the picture of the flower at Tryon Palace, which we went to for the 4th of July. It was fun. I dressed up sort of colonial, with a bonnet and everything! (I know totally not me, right?) (Just kidding)

Those pics. are of Tryon Palace.

I know I'm a little late for this, but, what did you and your family do for fourth of July?

Tori L.

Around The Homestead

Here are some pics. to keep you updated with our life on the homestead!


Here is daddy mulching our grass for the compost pit.

Here is our dog Mena, enjoying the warm weather!

We have a big garden this year! This is a picture of some garlic daddy and I planted!

the compost pile

We are ready to get our bees! This is their house. It's where they will bring the pollen back to, and produce the honey!!

This is just a little plant I felt like taking a picture of! :-)

So what kind of things are you doing around your house to get ready for spring? Leave a comment to let me know, please!!!

Shalom,

Tori L.

Be a baby's voice!!

Is not this last one just so precious? These babies are so valuable, and yet we just toss them aside. Who will speak up for them?

My family and I have always felt a burden for these little ones, as I'm sure many have. I will be doing a post (Lord willing) on a simple thing you and your family can do that will hopefully change our president's mind. If you don't speak up for the babies, who will?

Feel free to copy and post pictures as needed!!

Shalom,

Tori L.

This is my hand at watercolor painting. I am actually very pleased with the way it turned out.

I like it. So does Josh! He thinks it is sssoooooo good. He asks if he can keep it, and I say no. Sorry Josh, but it's mine!

Just a reminder!!!!!!

Name contest

Here is a picture of a snowman my grandparents made!!
Whoever can think of the best name for this guy will have their name recognized on my blog.
Just leave as many comments and suggestions for names as you want too. The contest ends on Sunday the 28. I'll pick the top three best names, and then make a poll on those, you get to choose!! Be creative! He needs a name!!

I love watching ballets! I watched Cinderella last night, which was pretty good, if I do say so myself. In picture three, the girl in the front, with the blue dress on, and the handkerchief in her head, that's Cinderella.

I'm sorry the pictures aren't very good I kept getting a glare.

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

Tori