Beauty in the Winter

The kids and I got bundled up and took some photos outside this morning.  There was some white frost on the trees.  Along with the white snow, it was pretty bright, but we managed to get some fun pictures.  

Cake Decorating

Eli and Carly spent the night and for fun on Saturday, we baked and frosted/decorated mini 3 tier cakes.  

Each kid had their own cake to frost and decorate as they choose.  They picked blue frosting. 

 concentrating on the frosting

The finished products

We got a good picture of the kids and their cakes...

 Then the fun started.  They could eat them however they choose.  Dig in!

Eagles

For the past couple days, everytime I drive to and from work, there are a bunch of eagles in the same field.  

This picture gives you an idea of just how beautiful this scene was.  

edit:  The eagles were there for about 2 1/2 weeks, then moved on to warmer weather.  

To Honor and Trust 

Bridal Veil Island book 3

by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller

This story is based in Georgia in 1913.  Callie Deboyer is a tutor for the Bridgeport family that spends their winters at Bridal Veil Georgia vacation establishment.  Bridal Veil is for wealthy families.  There are many staff that see that all the needs of the guests are met, along with many recreational activities to do on the island.  

The Bridgeport family has 3 children vacationing with them this year.  While getting the Bridgeport son to his tennis and golf lessons, Callie meets 2 gentlemen.  1 is rather straightforward and tries to impress Callie.  The other man is more impressive to Callie with his sincere personality and kindness.  Callie comes to have feelings for 1 of the men.  

Throughout her time on Bridal Veil Island, Callie is struggling with where God is leading her life.  Her parents are missionaries in Africa and encouraging her to join them.  Callie also has received an offer from a school in Chicago to teach.  She also doesn't want to leave the Bridgeport family - as they are like family to her.   

As time moves on, word comes from the Bridgeport family staff at home that there is terrible flooding and they need to get there to take care of things.  As the family is preparing to leave the island, one of the girls gets hurt and has to spend time in the hospital.  Things don't look good for her recovery, and the family's trip home is delayed.  This delay gives Callie a more clear picture of what God has planned for her life and where He is leading her.  

I love that these books are set in the 1900's but as I read them, I feel that the story could be taking place today.  I love the story and the characters in the book.  

Although this is the 3rd book in the series, I didn't feel like I jumped in at the end - I feel like each book has its own characters and story, with the main setting (Bridal Veil Island) as the common theme.  

Thanks to Bethany House Publishers for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.