Heaven

Truly, it is....

Rows and rows of fabric... quaint and quirky shop owners, who are so helpful they are unforgettable...

Joy, at sudden discovery.

Seeing one's companions, disappearing between aisles of color, then suddenly popping up again.

It is, truly, a little Heaven on Earth.

Ava

News, my friends! Ever so happy news!

No. I haven't finished my book. My heart still awaits the day I can tell you that.

But..... I have been selected as one of the five finalists for the Christa-Taylor Design Your Dream Dress Contest!! How exciting is that?

The final competition all depends on reader votes now. So.... cast your vote! I won't say vote for me, though I'd dearly love you too, because I want you to vote for your honest favorite. Here's the blog page.... Christa-Taylor Blog

And here's my dress... The AVA.

The Ava summer dress, a lightweight creation in a perfect blend of rayon and cotton, hued with the brightest of summer colors, is inspired by the classic silhouette of the 1930’s. The combination of a quaintly fitted waist, a bias cut skirt, and the subtle touch of vintage crocheted lace about the neck and armholes, makes it perfect for that simple summer outing. It includes modestly cut armholes, as well as strap holders to keep you in place.

Yumminess

One carefully rolled pie crust, a little bit of this,

and a little bit that, topped off with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Mmmm... summer.

A Smallish Sort Of Update

I am trying hard to keep our blog more often updated, but due to the current tide of my life, it is my other blog that finds me oftenest updating. I've posted quite a lot!

Check it out... Thoughts On Wandrian

from a very thoughtful,

Emma

Emma Graduates

Class of 2009

“Thou hast given a banner to

them that fear thee,

that it might be displayed

because of the truth”.

Psalms 60:4

Cary and Bonny Ramsey

are pleased to announce

the homeschool

graduation

of their daughter

Emma Pearl Ramsey

Celebrate with us

as Emma concludes this

portion of her education.

Keep her in your prayers as

she moves on to pursue

her dream,

the completion of...

Wandrian, her novel.

Thank you… to my parents,

for their patient, and superlative, all day,

every day education, in matters practical and spiritual…

to my brothers and sisters,

for being with me along the way…

and to God… who has made me

who I am.

- Emma

For more information on Emma and

her novel, visit her blog…

www.thoughtsonwandrian.blogspot.com

*Senior portraits by Sam Ramsey

Life... that passes so quickly

Summer, I think,

Is crowded beyond the barriers of logic...

With life, with music

With day and night, unbroken by rest

With joys, despite

The overflowing days

With drama, real and unreal

With good food that touches the soul

With people, realness,

With hope for what may come

Summer, I know

Was made for us, an adventure.

Emma

Wordless for a Moment

When the world is cold

Beyond my window-pane

When the day is old

And my heart refrains,

From opening up,

showing love,

giving up.

Open me up

Pull down my doors

Fill up my heart 

Sweep the dust from my floors

I am yours

          -Emma