My Saturday Morning Project

This is what I've worked on this morning. I was in Walmart yesterday morning, and it was relatively calm, so I browsed a bit. I ran across this planter, and thought it would be perfect for my bathroom, to sit on the area around the tub. I have never had much luck with indoor plants, but I decided to try, because I liked the pot so much! I looked around and found this beautiful orchid that was inexpensive, and the visited some friends up the road who have a nursery and found the varigated ivy to put around it. They told me the ivy should fill in within a week. I hope I haven't killed it all before then!

By the way, I know some of you are still waiting to see photos of my bathroom remodel. I am hoping to finish all the decor in the next couple of weeks. Just consider this a sneak peek!

Decorating Dilemma

Now that things are about to slow down a bit, I'm looking for a project. I think I want to paint these planters that I have on my front porch. I bought them because I really liked the shape, but the color wasn't quite what I thought it was going to be when I got them home. They really don't show up against the red brick that well. Here's a close-up, and then a shot of one of them next to the door and the brick. I had thought about black, but I'm not sure. Suggestions.....please, please, please????

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Hello friends! You all know about our family ordeals of the last several weeks that have kept me busy....well, here's the next thing on my plate. Before school was out (for me at least), we started Vacation Bible School. This was my first year as director, and it was a lot of hard work, but I think it turned out great! Best of all, we had four children saved during VBS, and many, many more seeds planted.

We stuck with Baptist tradition and used the Lifeway theme--Saddle Ridge Ranch. Here are some photos of our decorations for any of you who may be looking for ideas for your own VBS! If you want more detailed info, please feel free to email me or ask me a question in the comments.

Too Soon

Tonight I beg you, my sweet blog friends, for your prayers. Less than one week after losing our Uncle Runt, our family has lost another loved one. This time, my cousin, Garland Jones. He was only 48 or 49. Died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, and we really don't know what happened to him. Our family is in a complete state of shock. He was just here on Sunday, spoke and sang at Uncle Runt's funeral, then traveled home on Monday. As much as the extended family is hurting, however, it is NOTHING compared to what his parents and children are going through. This is the third son Uncle Mikey and Aunt Frances have lost. No one ever expects to bury their child, much less three of them. If you have a moment, please remember them in your prayers.

Back in a few days, hopefully with much happier things to post!