Louisiana In July

For the Fourth of July we went to Louisiana to visit Grandparents and other family. While there we went to a few places that we just miss seeing. Eventually I will add more...when they get developed.This first picture is at Cypress Lake in Lafayette, Louisiana on the University of Louisiana, Lafayette Campus. The alligators shown were just a few feet from us at the wall.

These pictures were taken at a park near the University. The turtle on the right was at this park when my sister, brother and I were babies. We try to take pictures there every year. It is fun to go back and see pictures as the kids and the concrete turtle changes over the years.

Soap Cutting Today

Today I cut my recent batches of soap. Lavender and Oat and Grain. They start out as a twelve pound block of soap that is then cut into three logs. The bars are cut out of the logs to get the final size. Every bar is unique because they are cut by hand with a knife. Often, I think about getting a special tool to get more precise measurment of each bar and a uniform appearence, but then realize that it is a labor of love and makes each one special.

The Greatest Vacation Bible School Ever!

This was a great week. Nathan got to enjoy being at a Bible School Day Camp that helps children learn to trust themselves, others, and God. They were given the opportunity to ride horses, swim in the lake and creek, play in the woods, climb towers, use various zip lines, and swings and ropes hanging in the trees. They were encouraged to safely explore situations that could be frightening and grow in faith and trust.