Rising of the Morning Sun
October 28, 2009
The sunrise was beautiful on Monday. As the sun rose, the sky turned from orange to red . . .
. . . the bright and glorious colors rising all the while.
When the sun began to peak through the corn, the colors turned golden and the clouds began to look peaceful and almost surreal.
When I came inside from taking the photographs, the sun had made it to the top of the corn and the light was warming the room with is beautiful rays. What a beautiful reminder of the lovingkindesses of the Lord that are new every morning!
“The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
Noble Rose Press & Paper Doll Giveaways!
October 21, 2009
You may not realize, but at our website NobleRosePress.com we have a blog where we share quotes, homemaking skills, tutorials, ideas, as well as history and news about the Daughters of His Story Paper Dolls.
Recently we posted a couple of tutorials on laminating paper dolls and magnetizing them. Laminating helps to prevent any tears or other damage to your paper dolls and their dresses as well as protects and strengthens them for long-term enjoyment. This is especially nice for little girls who may be a bit young to play with paper dolls.
After laminating them, you may wish to magnetize them so that they can be played with on the fridge at home or a cookie sheet when traveling (thank you for the grand idea, Shannon!).
Would you like to win one of the Daughters of His Story Paper Doll collections?
Monica at The Homespun Heart is giving away three collections to three winners, each winning the collection of their choice. Ends tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd at 10pm EST.
Dawn at My Home Sweet Home Online is giving away three collections – one to each of the three winners (winner’s get to choose desired collection). Ends Sunday, October 25th.
Mrs. Bluedorn of Trivium Pursuit will be giving away a bundle of all three collections to one winner at the Homeschooling with the Trivium Facebook page. The contest will run on Friday—make sure to become a fan of their Facebook page so that you can enter!
I am thankful . . .
October 17, 2009
. . . to be surrounded by fields of corn.
It can be easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives and forget to take the time to thank the One who has given us stewardship over all that we have. It is our Creator who gives us . . .
the breath of life and every heart beat
love for others that goes beyond first impressions
water to quench our thirst (both the spiritual and physical)
joy in the life that He gives
family who stands by our side and encourages us
contentment in where He places us
bread to satisfy our hunger (both the spiritual and physical)
eyes that can see the beauty of His creation that surrounds us
salvation from an eternity of torment
commands to obey and live by
hope in Him and a hope for the future . . .
The list does not end there — it goes on and on. It is a list that does not end. It is all by God’s sovereign grace that we have what we have — and all the praise goes to Almighty God!
“I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart;
I will tell of all Your wonders.
I will be glad and exult in You;
I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.”
Psalm 9:1-2
Let us look for things to be thankful for so that we may never take for granted what He has bestowed us with (be assured that you do not have to look far to see the love our Lord has for His people). Let us forever thank and praise the One who deserves all the glory!
What comes to mind when you think of things you are thankful for?
Onion Strings: Thin Onion Rings
October 13, 2009
Don’t those look delicious? When Mom found this recipe for Onion Strings at the Tasty Kitchen, she knew it was something we would try. Onion Strings are very much like onion rings — the only difference being the fact that they are narrow rather than thick strips.
Just when we thought our only options for good onion rings was at a restaurant or at the fair, this little recipe saved the day (figuratively). They are simple to make and taste delicious (but with all the grease, not necessarily something we’d eat everyday).
Their thinness was perfect for me, as I do not like to crunch onions . . . but Daddy prefers them more thick and manly (which I completely understand — my sweet daddy has always really liked onions). It’s completely up to your own taste buds and senses.
Next time we plan on making strings and rings.
Have you tried any new recipes that your family has enjoyed?
A Visit to the Apple Orchard
October 8, 2009
There is nothing that says Autumn quite like the first step into the little store at the apple orchard. The smell is enchanting and brings back many memories of cider, pumpkins, and pounds upon pounds of apples.
Unlike some, the apples at our local orchard are already picked. It does sound most pleasant to pick ones own apples, though! As the apples are already picked, each type of apple is labeled by section and contained by bushel baskets.
Not only are there apples, there are also pumpkins and a variety of gourds. Behind the store are many, many pumpkins. There was a large pile of smaller ones, and past those there were rows of larger pumpkins. Although we did not purchase any, I went out back to capture a few shots of them (as well as the brimming apple tree at the top of the post).
During our latest trip to the orchard we purchased 60 lbs of apples, the majority of which have been turned into canned applesauce. We plan on going back again soon to get more apples, and in addition to those, plenty of pears to can for pear pies!
Noble Rose Press – Our Home Business
October 5, 2009
Our paper dolls will be available starting this Wednesday (the 7th), but we’ll give you a sneak peak of our new website: www.NobleRosePress.com.
There will be a special introductory price October 7th through October 10th!
{In the meantime you can become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.}
Thank you so much for all of your support through this project – you all have been a great source of encouragement to us through your comments and emails!
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.”
Psalm 118:1
Praise the Lord – they are here!
October 1, 2009
This morning we received a package from the printers. Inside that package was six little booklets: two of each of the collections of the Daughters of His Story Paper Dolls. The rest of the paper dolls will, Lord willing, arrive today.
It has been amazing to see the Lord work out the details through this entire project. To Him be all the praise and glory, for it is only by His grace that we have been able to complete these paper dolls.
“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and
through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of Him everywhere.”
II Corinthians 2:14
Daughters of His Story Paper Dolls: Collections One, Two, and Three
Available October 7th!
Stay tuned to keep updated!
While living the life my Lord has blessed me with, I am at home with my family enjoying being a daughter, homemaker and artist. My highest goal is to give glory to God and enjoy Him forever. It is He that has saved me with His amazing grace and is continually molding me; to Him I owe everything. Read more . . .
