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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday 7 11

These are from a walk I took at a local preserve a few years back

My Sister who took the walk with me

Already, we're into the 2nd week of July. Seems like May just started and here we are in July already. Summer is flying by, and hope everyone is having an enjoyable one.

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~hugs 'n giggles 'n scribbles~

Peabea

I've been playing with scallops and borders this week. Sharing a border with you. You can download it HERE Hope you like it. It's a .png file so you should be able to resize, rotate, and use however you like.

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Sunday, July 9, 2017

Sunday Scripture Blessings Link up 7 9

Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions...For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith----- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God---- not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:4,8-9 NIV

How amazingly simple and wonderful that we are saved just because God loved us enough to send his Son for us....no amount of work is needed to prove that we are worthy. We are worthy because God deems us worthy of his loving grace through our faith. Amen

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God's blessings on this Sunday,

Peabea

NOTE: I won't be posting a Sunday Scripture Blessing for next Sunday as hubby and I will be out of town for our daughter's wedding, and will also be having a house full prior to leaving so I'm pretty sure I won't have much computer time to get it done. Thanks and blessings for visiting today. :)

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday 7 4

Without little ones, I'm not sure I'd enjoy the fun of the 4th of July as much. Their excitement makes it all worthwhile.

We no longer have our place at the lake, but for 18 years, we were lucky enough to watch the fireworks from our boat on the water. They never disappointed., but as always when we celebrate the Independence Holiday, my thoughts always turn to those who are fighting for my right to relax and enjoy this holiday. I always get sad for those who are on foreign lands and away from their families. God Bless all those who serve and have served since the beginning of America. I pray that my children, grandchildren, and generations to come have the same comfort level that I experience. It is a fun holiday, but it is also one that always gives me a heavy heart thinking of those who have given so much. They are true heroes.

That freedom allows the little ones to experience the Sparkler Fun. God Bless the USA.

Happy 4th of July America and God Bless the USA.

Re-sharing some photo/graphics this from July 4th a couple of years ago as we haven't gone to the fireworks for the past couple of years.

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Peabea

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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Sunday Scripture Blessings 7 2

Thanks to all who can share a Scripture Blessing. You're Next:

~hugs 'n scribbles 'n blessings~

Peabea

Happy 4th of July

For those celebrating the July 4th holiday, prayers for safety and lots of good food and fun. I, for one, cannot believe that it is July already. Seems June flew by while I wasn't paying attention.

Please feel free to take this graphic that I created. Enjoy!! You will find the download link below. :)

You can download it HERE without my Logo

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

The Captain's Daughter ~ Book Review

The Captain’s Daughter
Author: Jennifer Delamere
Publisher: Bethany House (a division of Baker Publishing Group)

When I’m traveling through the adventure that an author is taking me on with their story line, I enjoy a flowing read. Stories that help envision all that is happening in the character’s world as if I’m there right along with them. The Captain’s Daughter doesn’t disappoint. The character story lines are active and easy to immerse oneself in the story. When reading, a good story helps the mind’s eye view as if not only reading, but watching the story unfold.
It starts with a background of three sisters who have lost their parents and end up in an orphanage. Introductions to the sisters show that they have been brought up well bred, with manners, and a true faith in God. The question as you continue the book is, will that upbringing bode well for one of the sisters, Rosalyn, who finds herself in the middle of trouble. She has left the orphanage only to find a few years later that life can dish out some harsh lessons.
Rosalyn finds herself on the run from the people who employed her, and she thought was a safe place. During her escape, she is thrust into somewhat more serious problems because her trust in people make her blind to the cruelties of life. She is thrust into a large city where she doesn’t know anyone nor her way around the city at all. Should she trust a stranger who tries to help. Only time will tell, and will her faith be enough to guide her in the right directions.
The story line also goes parallel with Nate’s story. His injury when in service for his country, a mistake that plagues him, and decisions he is trying to make. When he meets Rosalyn, will her circumstances interfere with where life is leading him? The only way to find out is to read the book.
Trying to give no spoilers, I can just say this book is a good, fun read that is enjoyed to the end with the ups and downs of the characters. The theater parts are well written and interesting. The characters that the author has chosen for this book are a delight. I like how the author has gently intertwined Rosalyn and the other character’s faith in the story line.
As with all good books that I read, I’m usually sad to say by to the characters.
Because it is just the kind of genre that I like to read, I am giving this book 5 stars. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. Once picked up, it is hard to put it down without reading right to the ending.

About the author: Jennifer Delamere
Jennifer and her husband currently reside in North Carolina, and are active in their local Christian fellowship as Bible students and teachers. Learning the practical keys to Christian living and seeing the victories that come to pass when we believe the promises of God can provide the most wonderful adventures in life.
You can read more about the author HERE

An excerpt from the book:
Warm-Hearted Victorian Romance Brings 1880s London to Life
When a series of circumstances beyond her control leave Rosalyn Bernay alone and penniless in London, she chances upon a job backstage at a theater which is presenting the most popular show in London. A talented musician and singer, she feels immediately at home and soon becomes enthralled with the idea of pursuing a career on the stage.
An injury during a skirmish in India has forced Nate Moran out of the army until he recovers. Filling his time at a stable of horses for hire in London, he has also spent the past two months working nights as a stagehand, filling in for his injured brother. Although he’s glad he can help his family through a tough time, he is counting the days until he can rejoin his regiment. London holds bitter memories for him that he is anxious to escape. But then he meets the beautiful woman who has found a new lease on life in the very place Nate can’t wait to leave behind

The Captain’s Daughter is available here:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books-A-Million
Indiebound
Powell’s
Lifeway
ChristianBook.com
And is also available for Kindle

Thank you to the author for permission to use a photo of the book cover.

There’s no doubt you’ll enjoy reading this book. I give it Five Stars

I received The Captain’s Daughter as a copy from the publisher. No review, positive or otherwise was required. All opinions are my own.

The reviews on my blog are specifically my own interpretation of my like or dislike for a book that I read.

Peabea

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday Link Up 6 27

Slicing a photo is so easy. I used Adobe Photoshop Elements 12, but use the Adobe Photoshop CS programs and probably other photo software to do this. This photo is from a field of Tulips that I took some years back.

Original Photo:

Below is a fun one from my grandson's birthday.

One more for fun...The San Francisco Bridge

I've added some information below on how to slice your photos.

Open the photo that you want to slice. From the drop down, choose to turn on Grid. Now decide how many grid windows you would like of your photo. Staying on the photo layer duplicate of your photo and with the rectangular marquee tool, highlight the number of scares that represent the size of your photo slices. They can all be the same or different. Once you've highlighted the first square for the first slice, do a Ctrl J and that will slice it. Now still on the photo layer, do the same for the next square you want and do a Ctrl J and that will slice that one. If doing three, stay again on the photo layer and do your last outlined square still using the rectangular marquee tool. (If your squares are hard to see at this point, you can do an Edit Stroke Outline. Once you have all your sliced squares, then turn off the photo layer and background layer and you will only have your photo slices. I then make another layer and fill it with color, a pattern paper or whatever you like. Hope this is helpful, and please let me know if you have questions.

Using the Marquee Tool on your photo layer, go around the number of squares for first photo slice. Then do a Ctrl J and it will make a layer of the slice. Then go back on the photo layer and do this again with Ctrl J for next slice....then go back on the photo layer and do this again with Ctrl J for another slice.

This is where you've selected all your slices and then have turned off the photo layers.

Now make a new layer and add color or however you want for a background.

Have fun slicing photos. :)

Now time for your photos added to Pictorial Tuesday. Thank you so much for sharing. As always, if no blog to link...just comment or say hello. Happy Tuesday.

~hugs 'n giggles 'n scribbles~

Peabea

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Sunday Scripture Blessing Link Up 6 25

For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

the flowers appear on the earth;

the time of the singing of birds is come.

Song of Solomon 2:11-12 kjv

This past week has seen me accompany my daughter for her final wedding dress fitting. Her wedding is next month. My first ever trips to Trader Joe's and Ikea (that was an adventure in itself with all the rooms set up and ideas ~ awe, how fun it would be to be starting housekeeping and new beginnings). Then we took in Costco and Target. To say the least, I had some tired feet after that day. It's been a while since I've spent the complete day shopping. Blessings come in many forms, and for me, some of the best blessings in my life is time spent with my adult children. Once they leave the coop with families of their own, jobs, and many activities, time spared is a real treat. Also, she always has new places to show me for food. We had a simple meal at Piada.

I hope your week held some blessings that you can share. You're next for linking up. Thank you. Each is appreciated.

~hugs 'n blessings~

Peabea

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday Link Up 6 20

Found this at Goodwill shop last fall so she was a 'must have'. :)

Sharing some of my 2017 flowers.

It's another Pictorial Tuesday so I'm looking forward to what you've been shooting.

You're Next for sharing. Thanks..

~hugs 'n giggles 'n scribbles~

Peabea

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