As stressed as I felt to get everything done earlier than usual this month, God graciously reminded me that last year I was flat on my back the month before school. And when we finally started the school year, the kids’ desks and chairs weren’t finished yet! We made it Read more…
Last night we had one of the biggest thunderstorms I can remember.It was a blow-your-roof-off storm.Being the light sleeper I am, I woke up as the claps of the thunder drew nearer. The whole thing lasted more than two hours! There was probably 24 inches of rain, and I was Read more…
May you know Rest this day. Drink of God’s goodness and trust in it. Today I praise him for: Living room couches (see above!) Healed ear aches Smiles and kisses of this sweet girl Shining sun Eyes to see it Toddler whispers Naps Singing Chocolate!
About a YEAR ago some of you asked to see how we painted the boys’ room… Well, better late than never, right? For the artsy types, here’s the scoop: I saw some really cute Dr. Seuss rooms online, and we are major fans and own every single book and read Read more…
I’m sure you are hearing this popular marketing phrase all the time, but over here we are not. I’m just finally packing up last year’s mess of work to unpack the new books for 2010-2011. James will cruise through Second Grade. He thrives on learning and if we can’t find Read more…
I don’t have anything creative to say, but wanted you all to know that I finally FINISHED my living room upholstery sewing project today!!! And there will be pics. Three slipcovers, 15 buttons, one pillow and one seat cushion are DONE! After many months we finally have a furnished living Read more…
When something ends and another thing starts it always feels to me like a paperclip in time. You can feel it coming, often uncomfortable as things are changing, then the big week (or day, or hour) arrives, and something else begins with the paperclip slowly fading in the rearview mirror. Read more…
I love the word ‘Misc.’Miscellaneous.Junk drawer.Leftovers.Conglomerate. It’s fun to say.I used to have a folder of documents labeled ‘Misc’.Drove Kent crazy.Still have ‘Misc shortcuts’ on my desktop.Love ‘Misc.’Something that doesn’t fit in a category? Just throw it in Misc.Well, here is my Critters: Misc. =) We have ants of every Read more…