And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isaiah 32:17,18
a little bit of journaling
our first double yolk egg
a little bit of snuggling, after a warm bath and clean clothes
a little bit of walking through the snowy quiet woods
a little bit of learning
Our morning wasn’t without some craziness….but all in all, it was a cozy and peaceful part of the day, together.
And now, as we move into lunchtime, I sit here alone in the office and listen with a thankful heart to the sound of Grace making lunch, Caleb humming, Jacob talking silly to Seth, and Ethan mixing up milkshakes…….oh, it’s so good to be home and living this life of mine.
Isn’t it wonderful to know that our Father desires that His children have a peaceable habitation, a sure dwelling, and quiet resting places? No matter how busy and full our lives are, if we just open our eyes we will see how much He has blessed us in these ways. This is what home here on earth means to me….the peace of Jesus in our hearts and oozing into every day life.
My milkshake is ready………
Much love to each one of you, Shanda
Good to be Home 
Your morning sounds just wonderful! I am so sooo looking forward to getting our house all moved, setup, and put together with the cozy touches that a family brings. It will be a new start to life with just me and the girls – but you are SO right in saying that if we just look around at daily life – we find JESUS’ love for us. He yearns for us to connect with him in ALL things – especially during out daily routines. Talking to HIM as we go Thanks Shanda for the sweet reminder of how beautiful this life on earth, when we turn our eyes, hearts, mind, body, and soul towards our Lord and savior!
Shanda I love how you capture the peace in your heart and in your pictures. My morning was kind of crazy but at least I had peace (mostly anyway) in my heart. The verse you posted makes me think..And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isaiah 32:17I just feel like my selfishness comes in the way of righteousness and therefore often my home is less peaceful than it could be. But that is why we have Jesus…so we can be freed from that selfish nature and learn righteousness. Then even when not everything goes our way (our kids have selfish natures too!!!:) we can still have peace in our hearts and spread it around by what we say and do in the home. Thanks for the reminder this morning.much love to you today dear sister in Christ!
Sweet reflections of a precious morning. Once when we had to move, and life was in so much turmoil, I just wanted that sweet home peace. God is able to give it to us anywhere, but I am thankful for the physical state of home and family too. I love Seth looking up so sweet.
The woods walk photos are beautiful!!! Especially the first one!A lovely morning captured! The waffles turned out fantastic and have made me very hungry, they look more filling than the yogurt and granola I had!
Those waffles look YUMMY!!! I love how they are a mile high! I love the picture of you looking down at Seth!
Your post, like a warm blanket or hot cup or cocoa, just warmed me in the peace of Christ. Loved that verse from Isaiah.Your waffles look amazing :).
The music goes beautifully with the peacefulness of your post. 🙂
Love the picture of the chair with the verse. And isn’t it fun finding a double yoke. Yummy looking waffles!
Lovely morning Shanda
I like the picture of Seth peeking around his high chair. So cute! I really like the tree with moss, too! Your morning sounds wonderful and the waffles look yummy! Enjoy the rest of your day.
I definitely need to buy a waffle iron! They certainly look yummy! A bit of craziness is ok when there are peaceful moments to dwell in too.
those waffles look AMAZING!!! yummy
Those waffles look amazing!!!!I was always so thankful to be home with my children. It was puzzling to me when some would ask what I do all day…as if it was something undesirable.I still love to be home.Best place in the world.Thanks for reminding me.xo
Those waffles do look tasty! Love the outside pictures – so pretty. We’ve been outside most of the morning – since the sun is finally shinning down on us. It’s crisp – but it feels great!
Cozy and warm and happy pictures! Love them!
What a great morning!I love your journal. I too love to clip out pictures or cards and write beautiful scriptures, poems, sayings whatever speaks life to me in it. They make beautiful keepsakes!Mmmmmmmm that milkshake sounds wonderful. 🙂 Enjoy
Amen. Loved the verses, and the entire post. Family, togetherness, peaceful home; that’s what life is all about. This makes me want to go hug my kiddos, and cook them something. 🙂 Blessings ~ Deborah
i always love your journal pictures…they are always inspiring to me
Your journals are works of art! I enjoy visiting your blog–it encourages me to be content to be with my children and enjoy every one of the “life” moments I am givin. Thanks
The waffles look yummy….i see you’re using a Gooseberry Patch cookcook, I love Gooseberry Patch! Double yolks are fun…we had one the other day from the eggs we get from a local Amish farm. Fabulous outdoor pictures, as always. 🙂
No waffling over waffles. I’m all in! I enjoy the first picture with the nice crayon composition.
such happy feelings I get when I come here and read about your life. your journaling is both intriguing and inspiring. I think it looks awesome to do such an activity, but finding the time? How do you do it? Any pointers for me? a good weekend to you!~Rachel
Those waffles look so good! I can never get mine to be so even like yours are:) Thanks for sharing your day with us!
I love dropping by for a slice of your day and some inspiration!
Sounds like a very pleasant morning, indeed! I love the pictures of Seth in your lap. I so remember that feeling of a baby bumping up against another baby.:) Sweet.
Did you known your belly measures 6 to 7 waffles high? LOL . . . just an observation!
@cherylyn_p – That is too funny. I didn’t even think about that…I’ll have to make sure I print off the picture and put it in Sarah’s baby book. (hugs)