2014 quietly slipped away and 2015 as quietly began. Time is such a mystery, yet so exact and never stopping or slowing down. We had a good Christmas and New Years. We were out and about some and home some and relaxed some and busy some. It felt like a good mix. We had […]
Lilla Rose Welcomes January 2015 Flexi
Happy New Year from Lilla Rose! January 2015 brings us a beautiful danglie flexi by the name of Sapphire Ice! And matching bobbies! I can’t believe 2014 is gone ~ hop over here to check out our monthly flexis of 2014. This post has most of the 2014 monthly flexis pictured, although the giveaway is […]
My ABC’s of 2014
As 2014 drew to a close, words swirled around my brain. Words that characterized events and feelings and happenings and ups and downs of my year. Words that many others could relate to, yet at the same time their 2014 was unique to them alone. And my 2014 unique to me alone. Words patchworked together, […]
Fourteen of My Favorite Posts From 2014
Now in theory, it sounded easy. Quickly choose and post fourteen of my own personal favorite blog posts that I composed and hit the publish button on in 2014. Starting to browse back through 2014 and choose the posts became a different story. There’s so much heart and meaning in our own personal stories. Lots […]
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head….. Born unto Mary, born poor as can be, Born to this world, so children might see. Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world…………. Each sweet child face, Babies born and unborn, […]
Memoir Monday {No. 53}
Nieces!!! What more is there to say?! Lovely new yard decor! Flamingos. Plastic flamingos! “Someone” stuck these in among my stuff coming home with me from my Grandma’s. {No names ~ but the conspirators very closely resemble my big sister and little brother.} My husband and my daughter then sent them on home with said […]
Purple Friday 24 Hour Sale at Lilla Rose
Purple Friday 24 HOUR SALE For Customers & Guests 10% Off All Items & 15% Off Select ItemsPlus Free Shipping on Orders over $40 Today only! Starting Friday December 26th at 12AM Sale ends Friday December 26th at midnight If you’ve been eyeing a favorite flexi or a set of hairsticks or some […]
I Can’t Wait to See the Baby
I want to see the baby in the manger, yes, I do, I want to gaze upon him with a child’s eyes and view, I want to see him all wrapped up in his swaddling clothes, I want to gaze upon his little fingers and his toes, I want to smooth his hair, all downy, soft, […]
Memoir Monday {No. 52}
My sister and me and our baby girls ~ Do you want to build a snowman? Gifting Grandma with Samantha, an American Girl Doll. Grandma has had a lot and a lot of fun and enjoyment shopping at American Girl for her granddaughters over the years and this year it was their turn to shop […]
A Few Words and a Personalized Pillow
Just popping in to put a few words out in blog land. We arrived home Tuesday evening. Once again we traveled safely back and forth over all those miles and highways between Kansas and Ohio. We are thankful. Even though our December plans have ended up completely rearranged, we were glad we could […]
Memoir Monday {No. 51}
Pheasant in the crockpot ~ Handy-dandy defrost vent!! Pizza crust ~ Moving trees ~ Cookies delivered to our door by some cute little boys. Renae works a couple of hours each week for their mother. The cookie with all the eyes was made especially for Renae. Spice cupboard rearrange and reorganization and changing around of some […]
Do You Want to Cut Some Milo?
Posting some of my milo cutting pictures from earlier this fall… Do you want to cut some milo? Or ride the combine round the field? Just climb aboard and shut the door, We’ll see what it’s going to yield. It gets a little itchy, From the milo dust, Just swirling around the cab… {back and […]
Simple Spiced Wassail
Tis the season! Of cold weather and hot drinks. Here on our farm we like the occasional coffee, hot chocolate with a touch of coffee, and sometimes hot tea. I also like to make wassail during the Christmas season. It’s so pretty and there’s something cozy and homey and Christmasey about it simmering on […]
We Throw a Party
I had a friend who turned forty this fall. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to throw a party! I really love setting things up for a party. It does take time and effort, so it doesn’t always happen. 🙂 Lovely fall flower arrangement! It was part of my friend’s gift and served as our centerpiece […]
Another Miracle
Two years ago our first-niece-who-lives-in-Kansas arrived! Now she is a big sister. To a new little sister. And we are so excited. Two little girls! Two mighty miracles arriving in miniature, gifted from God. I always forget how tiny a new baby is and how soft and how sweet. Meet our two-year old niece when she […]
Memoir Monday {No. 50}
Did you have a good Thanksgiving? We did. We had a yummy dinner at Matthew’s Mom and Dad’s and we got to play with and squeeze and laugh at our niece. So, yep it was good. Did you cook for Thanksgiving? My mother-in-law did most of our dinner this year. I took green bean casserole. […]
