House of Mugs

The second week of February my family and I went to North Carolina for a Bible Conference. It was a wonderful trip. On the way there we spent a night in Nashville, TN. The next day we traveled to Pigeon Forge, TN where we stayed two nights. Our friends from our home church in Louisiana were there also. They had rented a huge chalet. We spent some time with them Saturday night before checking into our hotel. On Sunday we attended Temple Baptist Chruch in Powell, TN, who sponsors Crown College. After church we visited with my friend's daughter, who attends Crown College. It was nice to see her again.

On Monday we went to Cades Cove, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Park. It is beautiful there. We drove on to Lenoir, NC and arrived in time for the first meeting of the conference that night. The week was great. The choir and special music was uplifting. The preachers throughout the week preached messages that encouraged and strengthened us. We saw the Holy Spirit working on the hearts of people, including our own!

On Thursday we went riding through the mountains near the church and saw some beautiful sites! We came across a cute little house beside a river. The house was completely covered with coffee mugs. Even the split rail fence was covered with coffee mugs. It was very interesting. I took many photos of it. I'll share a few with you now.

Side of house.

The split rail fence is covered with mugs.

Doesn't this little mug make you smile? He was sitting by the entrance to the porch, welcoming you in.

The Count Down Begins

Our year of homeschooling is on a down hill slide towards the end of the year. It seems like yesterday that we started this journey. Soon my little girl will have graduated high school and making preparations for college.

The next few months are jammed full of projects, reports, and the daily grind that is school.

We are presently making graduation ceremony plans. It will be so different from when my son graduated from public high school five years ago. Caitlyn will be the only graduate, instead of hundreds. We will hold the ceremony at our church instead of a civic center. Caitlyn will take an active participation in her graduation instead of just being one little speck in the crowd.

It is fun, it is exciting, it is a little stressful (but it's a good stress), and it will be here before we know it. Got to go.....there's so much to do!

Test of Sanity

I read this today....


The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons are suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

I am....

They say there is nothing original under the sun. I don't know who "they" are, but I think they are right. I wanted to add something to my blog today, but didn't know what to add. After visiting a friend's blog I thought I would borrow the following from Tami, who borrowed it from Terri. *smile* Thanks Tami and Terri for your wonderful inspiration.


Outside My Window... The sky is still blue, the sun is still bright, yet it is beginning to cast a shadow as it sinks lower and lower in the sky. The temperature is 64 F.
I am thinking... of how peaceful and quiet my house is right now since our 54 lb "puppy" is at Petsmart getting a shampoo and his nails clipped. Aahhhhh!
I am thankful for... the Lord Jesus dying for my sin, and for my family.
From the kitchen... comes the sound of my sweet daughter doing the dishes.
I am wearing... a fun floral shirt inspired by the nice weather we are having today.
I am creating... a yearbook for my homeschooled daughter.
I am going... to fold/hang up a load of clothes after finishing this post. Exciting, huh?
I am hoping... to take some beautiful scenic photographs of Tennessee and North Carolina on our upcoming trip.
I am hearing... the tv playing in the living room.
Around the house... I see many projects that I'd like to get done, but can't do right now.
One of my favorite things... a good cup of Community Coffee!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week… Get ready for our trip.