OLIA'S ART

She's just that kind of person...

The kind that picks up her first real watercolor brush and effortless strokes simply turn out beauty.

(first painting)

The kind that sits down to her brand new lap dulcimer and immediately plays a song.

(Drummer Boy)

Olia is humble, talented, understated, graceful, kind...and she creates beautiful art.

What a blessing it is to homeschool and offer the gift of time to explore the gifts God has given.

"He has filled them with skill."

Exodus 35:35

SAND CANDLES

Something my family always looks forward to is crafting with Mrs. Reyes!

The last time we were here at the beach house and Mrs. Reyes came with crafts in tow,

we ended up searching for our sand candles in the dark as the tide came up...such sweet memories!!

This time, we chose to make the candles a bit farther away from the rising tide. ;)

We melted the wax on the BBQ, settled seashells into the sand, added a wick, and poured the wax.

Then we waited...

And the results were beautiful!

Thank you, Mrs. Reyes, for always making nature and crafting so fun!

Your friendship is a gift from the Lord!

"Let your light shine."

Matthew 5:16

FILMMAKING

Today, we gathered around to watch some of Brodie's videos as he presented to us his latest work. Filmmaking has become a growing passion of his this past year and a fruit of his time spent documenting our ventures. I love watching him explore his talents.

(The Ark Encounter, Kentucky)

And have exciting experiences in the process!

(The Grand Canyon, Arizona)

As his interest has grown, we've begun to invest in higher quality equipment
to help him flourish and the results have been beautiful!

Brodie loves God's creation in nature, music, animals, and adventure, so documentary filmmaking is right up His alley!

(GoPro surfing with Noble)

(helmet cam)

Brodie definitely has an eye for the art of filmmaking and is dabbling in writing scores on his piano and guitar

for the background music as well, another offspring of his ample time via homeschool that we cherish.

(The Petrified Forest, Arizona)

Thanks for the memories, Brodie, and we look forward to seeing what all

the Lord will do in the future through your filmmaking.

May your efforts glorify Him!

www.vimeo.com/atreeanditsfruit

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."

1 Corinthians 10:31

LITTLE HOMESCHOOLER

She watches big brothers and sisters and wants to be like them.

Another reminder that we ought to set a good example in all things at all times.

We love our precious little homeschooler.

"Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God.

Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith."

Hebrews 13:7