these boys

Tim and David spent three days with us over the holidays. They had lots of play time with their dad, flying remote control drones, basketball, frisbee golf, repelling, ping pong, pool and cards. It is always a delight to have them visit.

create II

Dangle Doodles

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hannukah

Happy Hannukah!

create I

In a recent phone conversation my Mama Donna asked what I had created recently. Her question reminded me of the importance to take time to intentionally exercise the creativity Abba placed in my DNA.

One way I used that gift this past week was with a new friend Jan. At Sukkot Jan made an announcement that she had been gifted silk and silk paints and was looking for someone who might be interested in joining her in learning how to use the materials. I was the only person who expressed any interest.

Our first meeting we pulled out all the supplies including silk, dye, resist, salt, and lots of idea books along with a hand painted silk scarf Jan had purchased in Israel.

This past week we met again with the plan to try something out. I had watched some youtube videos on silk painting and Jan had purchased some embroidery hoops to hold the cloth. We used Jan's scarf as inspiration and tried out the materials to see how they worked. I haven't taken the time to steam my piece yet, a process that sets the dye and also makes the colors richer but felt pleased with our first attempts.

hannukah

Hannukah gifts are wrapped and shipped with the last collection to be delivered today.

Happy Hannukah. 

May you know the miracle of Yeshua's light in your life.

the ants go marching

Last weekend at the date farm Jay and I discovered an ant hill where the ants were busy transporting tiny little leaves to their dwelling. It was so interesting watching them toting leaves the length of their bodies. I tried to photograph the spectacle but the video captured the marvel much better. It has the added benefit of watching the ants scurry when Lily runs in their direction.

late date

After our Thanksgiving celebration we spent the rest of the long weekend at the date farm. Jay pulled the last of the dates out of the trees while he trimmed dead palm branches. The dates were vine-dried but many of them still edible.

In other date news; Lily finally discovered that she likes eating dates. I had tried numerous times to introduce her to this sweet treat but would politely take the date from my hand and then promptly let it drop out of her mouth. Somehow last week she discovered dates actually taste good and ever since she has been like a kid in a candy store helping herself to dates, chewing their yummy goodness and spitting out the pit. Silly Lily!