Satsuki Azalea Exhibit

Here is a photo (by Ben) of the Satsuki Azalea Exhibit at the U.S. National Arboretum. The exhibit is posted as being on display until June 10, 2007.

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Chicken on Kittens

Apparently both the chicken and the kittens enjoy this... the chicken actually is reported to lay eggs right on the kittens! Hope it makes you smile :) (Source: www.cuteoverload.com)

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Our Irises

Isn't spring fantastic? It's just one great thing after another :) Forsythias, cherry blossoms, azaleas, and now irises. These are in our very own yard :) Photograph by Phyllis.

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Influence Of Godly Moms

Her children rise up and call her blessed... [excerpt from] Proverbs 31:28

Many people have been richly blessed by what they learned at their mother’s knee. Consider John and Charles Wesley. Their names would probably never have lighted the pages of history if it hadn’t been for their godly mother who taught them that the law of love and Christian witness was to be their daily guide.

Susannah Wesley spent one hour each day praying for her 17 children. In addition, she took each child aside for a full hour every week to discuss spiritual matters with him or her. No wonder John and Charles were used of God to bring blessing around the world.

Here are a few rules she followed in training her children: Subdue self-will in a child and work together with God. Teach him to pray as soon as he can speak. Give him nothing he cries for and only what is good for him if he asks for it politely. To prevent lying, punish no fault that is freely confessed, but never allow a rebellious, sinful act to go unchecked. Commend and reward good behavior. Strictly observe all promises you have made to your child.

Let us honor our godly mothers today, not only with words of praise for them but with lives that reflect the impact of their holy influence! —Henry G. Bosch

Of all the earthly things God gives,

There’s one above all others:

It is the precious, priceless gift

Of loving Christian mothers. —Anon.

The virtues of mothers are visited on their children. —Dickens

Source: http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml

Happy Mothers' Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

Ben took this photo in honor of mothers everywhere, and especially our mothers. Thank you for all your love and support! We love you!

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Azaleas of Many Colors

Hope you all enjoy this photo by Ben incorporating at least 8 different colored azaleas! It was taken at the U.S. National Arboretum's Azalea Walk.

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Orchid Curtain

This Orchid Curtain is on display at Longwood Gardens. It's quite a sight! We hope you enjoy it! (Photos by Phyllis)

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