Nuggets Along the Trail: 10-29-10 Chase x2

Over the years, we've always compared our family life to a wagon train heading west. Just as everyone had to do his part to get to Oregon years ago, so everyone in our family must do his/her part to make our journey through life successful. If somebody climbs in the wagon and lets the others do the work, we just don't make any progress. We all have to pull our weight and work together. Along the trail we find lots of pebbles that make for a smooth ride and some bigger rocks that jar us a little; we hit the occasional pothole that can slow us down. But if we purpose to search diligently, there are countless gold nuggets and precious gemstones along the way as well. This journal is an attempt to preserve some of those precious moments for our children, and our children's children, as together we travel this trail called life.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11

Friday, October 29, 2010

10-29-10 Chase x2

Routine Friday for kids, doing a bit of school and a lot of cleaning jobs. Levi and Jesse milked; they had just gotten home when I left for errands and an appointment. They did a normal school day and worked outside; Levi went to Precision in the afternoon. My errands included picking up apples at Christ Orchard – our own apples are gone and we’re ready for more FUJIs. Yumm…nothing beats a Fuji for apples. Kids did good while I was gone; kids and house were all in good shape for which I’m always thankful. Home to unload apples and groceries, and then a walk with Joshua – a beautiful brisk day with VERY LITTLE wind. Blue skies and sunshine – gotta love it. Chores, and then an early supper so Dad and I could do more chasing tonight - did a few errands and came home to a short (late) but sweet Bibletime, then beds for all.

A few pictures from the day:

A bicycle lesson.

Kitten update – still cute!

Kate’s lap.

Oops.

That’s it; good night.

1 comment:

Rauhe FamilyNovember 5, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Oh- I'd love to hold one of those kittens! -C
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Mom-isms

When you've got a lot of irons in the fire, sometimes you're gonna get burnt.
Much gain comes to him who hustles while waiting.
Good intentions produce little.
Efficiency is utilizing effective but careful shortcuts for the sole purpose of making more time for the next productive pursuit or service to others.
Laziness is utilizing shortcuts, careful and effective or not, for the sole purpose of making more time for the next selfish or nonproductive pursuit or activity.
Never try to multi-task while giving haircuts.
Carelessness hurts.
I've never met a mess that can't be cleaned up.
God made dirt not to hurt.
When you go on a walk, take gloves and a bag for trash.
Shortcuts usually aren't.
A job done right has been done twice.
When sick children are almost better, we always regret taking them anywhere.
When sick children are almost better, we are always glad we kept them home.