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.




Friday, October 16, 2020

Five on Friday | Sweetness



Yes, it was a sweet Friday. There was sweetness of all kinds! 


{one} a sweet treat

Sarah and the children arrived bright and early with . . . 

These are all seasonal donuts at Dunkin' right now: spiders, pumpkin, and the brand new ghost pepper donuts! We had had a long conversation about the new donuts on our family group chat, so those of us here today were willing to sample them . . . for research purposes, of course. 

We each braved a small bite of the ghost pepper donut. And we survived! Yes, it was hot, but it was balanced by the sweet strawberry icing. I wouldn't eat a whole one, but it was a fun flavor experiment. 

And, although I observe Halloween not one little bit, I can definitely eat a spider made of a glazed donut and a chocolate Munchkin. 



{two} a sweet story

Today was the day of our Anne of Green Gables marathon. Could there be a sweeter story? I have seen this series so many times, and I never tire of this wholesome, inspiring, well-told story. 

I have so many favorite scenes. When Matthew and Anne make their first drive to Green Gables, Anne chattering away, and then is overcome with the beauty of her surroundings. When Matthew has a heart-to-heart with Anne and persuades her to apologize to Mrs. Lynde. Anne's tender farewell to Marilla and Rachel as she leaves to take a teaching job at Kingsport Ladies' College. 

This is another one, at the train station as Anne has just left for a year at Queens Academy: 
Marilla: I'm afraid for her, Matthew. She'll be gone so long. She'll get terrible lonesome.
Matthew: You mean, we'll get terrible lonesome.
Marilla: I can't help wishing that she'd stayed a little girl.
Matthew: Mrs. Spencer made a lucky mistake, I guess.
Marilla: It wasn't luck; it was Providence. He knew we needed her.
Matthew: Even with her queer little ways.
Marilla: I loved her for them.


{three} a houseful of sweet faces







{four} sweet photos from afar

Kati send a few pictures of our five-month-old grandson Caleb. He is starting to sit up, and as of today, he has two tiny teeth poking through his gums!




{five} another sweet treat!

For our Anne of Green Gables Day lunch, we had chicken salad sandwiches, fruit, and chips, with ice cream for dessert. 
Diana Barry: "I wish I were rich, and I could spend the whole summer at a hotel, eating ice cream and chicken salad." 
I decided to put an autumn spin on our ice cream and I found a recipe for pumpkin pie ice cream. If you are one of those "pumpkin spice in the fall" people (I am), then you'll probably like this sweet treat! I'll share the recipe on my blog next week. 


26 comments:

  1. That sort of research is so hard, but I'm sure you managed it!

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  2. Oooh... a ghost pepper donut. I can't even imagine coming up with the idea. lol Love the pictures of your family - and to see how big and strong Caleb is. What a handsome little fellow. Anne of Green Gables is a favorite of mine, too. :)

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    1. Becki, I would never have thought of such a thing! But I do like spicy foods so I thought it was worth a try. Still, I prefer my spice to be in the realm of savories.

      We are so grateful for Caleb's good health! Family is such a blessing!

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  3. One of my favorite scenes in Anne....as with you there are SO many is when we learn what hurt Marilla's heart and we see how love of Anne brought healing where she had no hope of healing and did not even know it was happening.

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    1. Oh, I love that one too! So many opportunities to feel when watching this series. A sign of a great story, I think.

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    1. It was a delightful gift from start to finish!

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  5. A day full of sweetness for heart and body. I love Anne of Green Gables. Marilla's crustiness certainly disappeared when she learned to love Anne. Such a darling Caleb is!

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    1. I know it is a fictional story, but I think truth is illustrated in it. Love is a powerful and amazing thing!

      I am longing to see sweet Caleb again! Skype and texted photos are a wonderful blessing, but I am ready for some face-to-face love!

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  6. Your family...that was the sweetest thing of all. Love that sweet baby. Blessings to all of you, be safe. xoxo, Susie

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    1. Oh Susie, I totally agree with you . . . the family was the best of all! We are blessed!

      Praying blessings and safety to you as well!

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  7. What a blessed day! You are brave for trying the ghost doughnut...puts a whole new twist on "hot doughnut."

    Caleb is darling and growing fast.

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    1. It was a wonderful day . . . such a gift! I felt a little brave, but it wasn't as hot as I expected.

      Indeed, that sweet Caleb is growing and learning and doing!

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  8. Oh what a great day! I can't wait to start reading Anne to my granddaughter and I love that you used the ice-cream and chicken salad theme for the day!! So creative and fun. I feel your longings to hold that sweet little love of yours. He's growing!

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    1. It was a great day, Rosella . . . filled with sweetness and simple pleasures! My party partner (Bekah) helped me plan the menu.

      We Skyped with the little family this evening, which was so much fun. But I can't wait to hold that sweet boy!

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  9. So much sweetness in one post! But sweetest of all is your family.

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    1. Absolutely, that is the best of the sweetness! Thanks for your kind words, Kathy!

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  10. Love your Five on Friday sweets, Cheryl. From the donuts to the pumpkin pie ice cream my mouth is watering. Anne with an E is one of my favorite fictional characters. Her adventures are charming to the core. Love that you had chicken salad and ice cream for lunch! Looks like your grands were enjoying themselves. And Caleb is darling--so good to see him healthy!

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    1. It was a sweet day . . . and maybe an indulgent one too . . . but we all had a great time together. I agree that Anne and her adventures are utterly charming, and I never tire of watching this series. We are all so grateful to see Caleb growing and thriving!

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  11. How fun, for a day of "Anne of Green Gables"! We only have grandsons, so not sure how I can squeeze in that movie, but I'm working on it!! Something with Gilbert and the "bad boys" theme? HA!

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    1. That could work, Melissa! 😃 (And I do know a few guys who love Anne! It's such a good story!)

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  12. Now that's my kind of marathon with food thrown in! Look at Caleb! Growing so fast. That first year of life is so amazing and filled with changes. He is so cute. Hope your week is going well.

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    1. It was a pleasant marathon, Ellen, and I didn't break a sweat! Yes, Caleb is growing and changing and his Gran wants to hold him!

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