hello, Monday. hello, growing garden and fresh cut flowers. hello, hours of outside fun. hello, pregnant naps in the sunshine. hello, week 23 (this one is flying by!) hello, super heroes and new bike helmets. hello, rain drops forecasted, but sun peeking through. hello, fresh fish for dinner (caught by my … [Read more...]
growing up, i lived on a 40 acre farm with lots of barns, hay mounds, and fields to explore. there were many times that my sisters and i were running around for hours with little to no supervision (that we knew of) and had plenty of time to make new inventions (ahem, hay mound swing made from 100 year old pulleys), climb trees, and … [Read more...]
we enjoyed a fun-filled weekend with my little sister and her husband. they drove the 10 hours from IN and spent a few days with us. while here, we took them into the city (Washington, DC) and had such a great time. the weather was a perfect 68 degrees and sunny! it was such a sweet time with them and i love to see how happy they … [Read more...]
friends. you know the kind. the kind that you grew up with. the kind that you made mistakes with. the kind that loved you anyway even though you had ugly hair and a laundry list of insecurities. the kind that no matter how long it's been since you've seen them or talked to them, you start right where you left off. the … [Read more...]
so i read this post the week before Easter and could NOT shake its effect on me (hello, Holy Spirit---i hear you loud and clear.) "Church, let’s bring Jesus’ hope into the darkness this Easter – the lonely street corners, the strip clubs, the shelters, the prisons, the sad places. We can push back the darkness, because God … [Read more...]
man, was i gung ho about blogging at the beginning of 2013. i had what i thought was a great year's plan full of blogging and personal goals. i was ready to take my sponsorships up a notch with more in-depth mentorships and even started my antique/refurbish furniture business venture. i was expectant and excited about the year … [Read more...]
can it really be? was it four years ago already that that little baby girl changed my world and made me a momma? i've loved every minute of it (well, almost every minute) and am so happy to see what a little lady she is becoming! we celebrated Sister's birthday in Indiana with my family and my grandparents. it was a low-key … [Read more...]
ok, maybe i'm being a little dramatic, but Indiana at the beginning of February felt like the coldest place on earth to us. we visited my family for a long weekend to celebrate Sister's fourth birthday (more on that tomorrow) and to pick up some awesome vintage furniture and goods to fill my antique booth. it snowed a lot and the … [Read more...]
this was originally posted on The Houtz House Party as part of Kelly's "It's A Typical Day" project series. I'm so happy to share a little glimpse into what works and what doesn't for our family's daily schedule. I'm certainly not an expert, but I have learned some things to help make our lives run a little easier and with less fuss so that … [Read more...]
hello, monday. hello, seriously cold winter air. hello, freezing rain. hello, changed plans. hello, tea parties. hello, packing for Indiana. hello, nerves for my new antique-shop endeavors. hello, newly painted furniture. hello, jon starting his last MBA semester! hello, my latest stitchfix … [Read more...]
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