hello monday.

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  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...]

a day in DC.

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  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...]

small group dinner ideas (feeds a crowd)

small group meal ideas

  we are part of a small group through our church that meets every saturday night after church and shares dinner together and a time of bible study.  everyone pitches in to help with the meal and i've been so impressed with the amazing spread of food every week.  below, i put together some of the meal ideas we've tried and also some new … [Read more...]

sometimes a man….

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  sometimes a man just needs to come home from a rough day at work and... eat a pork chop, drink a craft beer, light a fire, and listen to the game under the sunset. tonight is one of those nights. thank you, Lord, for your provision and peace in the midst of chaos. … [Read more...]

Online parenting Book Club #2–Grace Based Parenting

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 in case you missed it:  discussion #1 is Herehi and welcome to our second Book Club meeting!grab a cup of coffee, or a glass or wine and settle in to share your thoughts with us!parenting is such a huge responsibility and thankfully we don’t have to have all the answers or do it alone.  we have the Lord’s Word, prayer, and each other to … [Read more...]

some basic spring mantle ideas (using stuff you already have in your house).

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 i love changing my mantle with the seasons and even subtle changes can really change the feel of the room.  being a lover of spring, these little things just make me happy.i shopped my house and garage (and yard) for things that i already had and whipped this mantle together in just a few minutes (apparently, i didn't even take the time to … [Read more...]

online parenting book club #1: Grace Based Parenting

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  hi and welcome to our first Book Club meeting! grab a cup of coffee, or a glass or wine and settle in to share your thoughts with us! parenting is such a huge responsibility and thankfully we don't have to have all the answers or do it alone.  we have the Lord's Word, prayer, and each other to help us along the journey.  i'm … [Read more...]

the forever kind.

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  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...]

a different easter.

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  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...]

patterned paint roller giveaway!

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  eeekk!  you guys are in for a treat today! remember, my patterned paint roller wall tutorial from last week?  well, Michelle at Not Wallpaper, has decided to give two of you a full set with your choice of pattern!  that means you get the patterned roller, the paint roller, and applicator absolutely FREE (a $40 value)! all … [Read more...]