so pleased to be joining up with Gypsy Mama’s Five Minute Friday challenge. The starting concept is- Awake These past two weeks have been beautiful. Awaking early in the morning, before the sun rises, all because I have an 8am “devos” date with my husband. I have always been a morning person. I enjoy the […]
The One with my New Bracelet
Before Christmas Kevin told me he had ordered a gift for me that might not arrive until after the holiday. I would remember this occasionally as the days and weeks passed, but overall didn’t think too much about it. The past few days, though, I had been teasing him about whether or not I believe […]
The One with {Memorable} 2011
I know we’re well past the craze of New Year’s posts and lists about best blah-blah-blahs of two thousand eleven, but I’m still mediating on these unforgettable moments of the former 12 months. I’m giving myself permission. I hope you don’t mind. ;) And now, in no particular order (no seriously, these are not in any […]
The One with Our Daily Bread
For the past week my heart has been so happy, so full. My husband and I made a commitment to spend a half hour together every single morning reading our Bibles, discussing, and praying together. We’re not really “New Year Resolution” kind of people, but I guess that’s exactly what we did. We resolved to change our lives, […]
The One with the Belated Christmas
Kevin and I had a lovely time with my family at our belated Christmas celebration. It was so thoughtful of mom and dad to save all of their gifts for three days past Christmas so we could all open them together. If only Ash could have joined us. (We missed you, Ash! Thanks for the […]
The One with the {P Family} Photo Shoot
Just a week before Christmas we met up with one of the nicest families in our quaint little downtown for a photo shoot. It was bitter cold, so none of us lasted long, but the time we did have was worth it. With the beautiful courthouse in the background and the sunlight streaming in, Kevin […]
The One with the Ultimate Popping Corn
During the week of Christmas we were excited to host Kevin’s mom, dad, brother, and grandparents for a few days. It was a tight squeeze at times in our little house, but we all had a lovely time together. We perused downtown boutiques, checking out all the historic spots along the way, celebrated together in […]
The One with Surrendered Dreams
January 1st, 2011 is so vivid in my mind. The transformation God was working in my heart. Contentment. I didn’t even need to look back into all those months blog archives to be transported to that time alone with Jesus on the couch. But, reading my own sentiments all over again stir up in my […]
The One with the Last of 2011
I have had this blank blog post opened all day long. And I got nothing. I was hoping for something inspiring or motivating or thought-provoking. Or, at the very least, witty. But any worth while thoughts seem to be eluding me tonight, the eve a new year. Please know that I tried. I really did. I’m […]
The One with One Gift Idea
Just a week before Christmas I came up with (what I think to be) a brilliant gift idea. Homemade. Personalized. Keepsake. Creative. Unique. All the marks of a great gift. I set to work on my GIMP editing software and came up with four 8×10 inch prints for four of my favorite kids. I choose fonts […]