As the name of my blog indicates, I spend a lot of time thinking about home. Of course, my Heavenly Home is the one that is eternal, so that’s where I need to lay up my treasures, and that’s the one I’m striving for. But in the meantime, I have been given this tiny piece of the here-and-now—this home on the edge of town, this family, this neighborhood—in which to serve Him. And, though this is in the earthly realm, I want the things that happen here to be investments in the Heavenly realm.



Monday, January 23, 2012

Sunday Snapshots: Bookshelves (And Dessert)

Sunday afternoon was spent at Kristin and Brian's house this week.  Saturday's plans to deliver and install a set of bookshelves for them were waylaid by unsuitable weather, so we went with Plan B (although I think it may have been C or D or even E by the time we got all of the details worked out).

The important thing is that they now have bookshelves!  They have some smaller bookshelves here and there, but no place to store the lion's share of the many, many books collected by this homeschooling, reading, book-loving family.  (Have I told you that Kristin and Brian met at the library?)  I will be very surprised if the painting of these bookshelves does not begin today.  (Have I also told you that Kristin is not a procrastinator like her mom?) 



Of course, we took time out for a delicious lunch, and for dessert of a luscious lemon-filled coconut cake and fudgy brownies.  Wouldn't you?!



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6 comments:

  1. VeeJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Hope that permission will be granted to show the completed project. It looks like a great one!

    Oh, yes, the desserts look yummy!

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  2. AngelaJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I've got the same situation in my house -- I'm a procrastinator and my daughter most definitely is not!

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  3. SueJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Working, playing and eating is what family is about! That is one delicious looking coconut cake, Cheryl Coconut is one of my favorite cakes.
    The photo of the children gathered around the table is so precious.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  4. FrancesJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Oh my word, Cheryl. I haven't eaten dinner yet, and that cake is making me swoon! It reminds me of one of the cakes I would occasionally buy from Cakes by Rita.

    I can feel Kristin's excitement about getting her new bookshelves. For anyone who loves books, having them all together in one spot, where one can stand and just gaze at the spines all touching each other ... what a joy!

    I love seeing glimpses into your Sunday afternoon family gatherings. You are so sweet to share some of the moments with us.

    Remember to stay away from carts this week!

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  5. KristinJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Yes, we began the priming this afternoon! It's about half done. :-)

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  6. SueJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Good Morning Cheryl,
    to answer your question on freezing without blanching, yes, this is one thing I enjoy about the Food Saver. This machine is great for anything, especially when I buy in bulk, such as nuts, and meat when it is on sale, last week, my local grocer had organic chicken with $1 off per lb. which I took advantage of. Thank you for stopping by and for all of your sweet words of encouragement.
    Enjoy your day.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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