Just some more yard pics...

and pics of our silly dogs.

Why not try?

So I filled out an application for a chance to win a small business grant for my painting/artwork. It seems like a long shot, but there are no risks involved in trying!

To even be considered for the grant, I must have 250 votes.... so please go here and vote! I think you have to login and then search for Emily Carder, in the State of Hawaii. When you find Inspired Art by Emily Carder click on the Vote button beside my business info.

Thank you!

Little Bird

Yesterday, we found a little dead bird in our driveway. It had flown into and collided with our friend Kaye's car and then ended up dying in our driveway. It's a Japanese white-eyed and oh so lovely. I let the kids hold it and look at it up close, and before I knew it they had named "him" and were picking flowers for him. They acknowledged before I did that this little creature had a soul and is one of Jesus' precious creations.

²⁹ Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. Matthew 10:29


Isn't he beautiful?

Lilikoi flowers

....which means lilikoi(or Passion Fruit) will soon follow!

The other bloom Ella found and wanted to share.

Discovery: Rock climb in the front yard

This afternoon St. John discovered a perfect little rocky/grassy wall for the kids to climb. Everyone got completely worn out and even the dogs joined in! We've lived here 6 months and are still discovering new aspects of the property.