Snow Day

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. ~ Matthew 5:7

A Poem written for Grace

Oh what a privilege
it is to be your loving Mommy.
Awakening each morning
to feel your hand upon me.

To behold your sweetest smile
breathe your powder fresh smell
of innocence and amazing love
that I dearly adore as well.

"Wake up, Mommy!"
"Come on," you say
as you welcome me
into your busy day.

The little pitter patter of your tiny feet
brings a grin of joy to my laughing face
as you quickly lead the way
to your carefully chosen place

Together we decide
what we're going to play
as we cherish every moment
God has given us this day

I love you so very much
my love could never measured
together we can do anything
you truly are my treasure.

Nicole B. Hume, Mother of Amber, Nicolas, Hannah and Grace, October 1998

A TOP 10 List of 08 Memories

#10 (because) Mothering Matters # 9 The Jonas Brothers Concert

# 8 ElfYourself by Hannah Lou# 7 Turtle and other Critter Finds at the Campground

# 6 Today is a Gift

# 5 So Cool we Gotta Wear Shades

#4 Back Up

#3 Remembering to Live and to Love

#2 Each Day is a Gift from Above

#1 We Never Give Up

Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.~ John 14:1

A Vacation to Remember 2

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy ...~ Colossians 1:11

A Vacation to Remember 1

This Spot Marks the Beginning to the Trail of Terror Amazing Day Together

The Cabin in the Woods (#213)

The Hay Ride

Costume Judging Contest

Trick or Treat (conveniently arranged for ages 15 & under)

A Beautiful Day Together

Refreshing Autumn Breezes

Arg! Its a Treasure of a View

I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as the Lord. ~ Hosea 2:20

Fall Festivities

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.”~ Hebrews 10:23

Trick or Treat

Autumn Splash

Story Telling at the Park

Academic Champions

The statewide assessment achievement scores are in!! It is official, the Fab Four made the "grade"!! Although Nic is not in these pictures, he was also declared to be an Academic Champion. Our school district gave each child who scored at least a Proficient and/or Distinguished in ALL academic areas an "Academic Champion" t-shirt, bracelet and car sticker (the re-usable kind) that says, "Proud to Be the Parent of an Academic Champion". At least one sibling out the Fab Four even scored PERFECT scores in several content areas. The content areas include Math, Reading, Science, AND Arts & Humanities. I'm not telling who it is only because I don't want to embarress them :). We decided to turn these moments into a photo opportunity. So, relax and enjoy the sweet smiles. By the way, I am happy and impressed with each of them for all of their accomplishments. And, that reminds me, my four great accomplishments call me "Mom".

Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.~ Psalm 119:77