Colorado! Next stop!!! Royal Gorge. We arrived back from the top of the Peak and headed on towards the Royal Gorge area. Royal Gorge had a fire go through back in June. We didn’t know this till we arrived there. It burnt all but five out of forty-some buildings at the park. It burnt a […]
August Week Randoms {hello monday}
It sure hasn’t felt like August around here! We’ve had some lovely cool days, cool temperatures, cool air! We’ve had windows open and it seems more like fall. I’m still not quite ready to let go of summer and succumb to a school schedule again. I do love the cool weather and open windows, but […]
Snickerdoodles
Are you a cookie lover? I am. I am a cookie lover through and through. I am particular about cookies. They have to be just the right amount of softness and freshness and chewiness. A too hard cookie or too old cookie is simply a disgrace and not at all equal. Now cookies fresh out […]
Colorado: Pikes Peak
Colorado. Mountains. Pikes Peak. I mentioned our vacation weekend here, and here’s to the first post about Colorado. We enjoyed our trip. Some more than others. I’m not just guessing at that. Let me just say that the mountains are beautiful, but I am a true flatlander at heart. So, the three people belonging to […]
You Can’t Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd…
Last week was an on-the-go week for us. I rode along on a couple of farm trips with Matthew. One of them took us down south and we encountered this herd of buffalo. And you know, according to the wise advice of Roger Miller, “You can’t rollerskate in a buffalo herd.” We didn’t have our […]
Back to {Home} School Giveaway!!
It’s giveaway time! I’ve joined in on this round-up of great stuff to help bring you this giveaway! I would be excited to win any of this stuff, let alone all of it. I’m so excited for whoever gets to be the winner! Keep reading to find out what all it includes and enter using […]
Of Rain and Travel {hello monday}
Good Morning new week! We just arrived home from a last-minute-let’s-go-for-a-quick-weekend-because-it-rained trip. We had a total of 4 1/2 inches of rain starting from last Sunday morning through Wednesday evening. Beautiful rain! We’ve certainly needed it. And it rained some more while we were gone. I am not sure what our total amount has been! […]
The Dew of Heaven
May the dew of heaven fall mightily on me, The grace of God flow down, May the dew of heaven quench the thirst in me, The love of God be all around. May the dew of heaven flow from me, Drenching others in God’s grace, May the dew of heaven open eyes to see, […]
It’s Another Hello Monday! {hello monday}
Hello and Good Morning to the first full week of August! Thoughts of starting school keep filtering through the back recesses of my mind. Can it really be edging towards that time already? I don’t want summer to end any more than my kiddos do. Aaah, time.… We had a relaxing Sunday and last week […]
Spray Plane Action
Last week as my farmer was checking irrigation systems, he ended up with a front row seat to a Spray Plane Air Show. He took some pictures on his phone and I thought they were fun to see. It’s not uncommon to see the spray planes coming and going, but at certain times you might […]
Tidepool Treasures ~ August Flexi-of-the-Month
It’s the first day of August! In Lilla Rose Land that means a new flexi-of-the-month! And here it is! I love the colors of it. I have several colors that would come closer to the top of my favorites list, than blue, but the blues of the Tidepool Treasures flexi are so pretty and calming […]
Three Things: Windows Open
Three things I love about opening wide the windows in my house! Fresh cool breezes wafting in Listening to the birds and the outside noises Turning off both the heating and the air conditioning We’ve had hot weather this summer, yet we’ve also had some nice breaks in the heat, accompanied by cooler weather […]
Hello Mondays for a Year {hello monday}
Hello to {hello monday posts} for a year! This one makes fifty-two! I’ve enjoyed posting snippets of our week. It has broadened my thankfulness for the simple everyday things we do and shown me so many things I love about this life God has blessed me with. We are so, so ordinary and probably boring, […]
Lilla Rose Enrollment
Have you “met” Lilla Rose and their fun and functional flexis and hairbands and bobby pins? To name a few of the great hair holders and accessories they offer. Have you been interested or considered the Lilla Rose consultant opportunity? If you have, now is a great time to act on it. Lilla Rose […]
A Trampoline, Pool Noodles, and a Pinterest-Inspired Idea
A Trampoline We were blessed by our neighbors a few years ago, in the form of a trampoline. Our children were thrilled and have spent more hours than I ever imagined they would, bouncing and pretending and doing flips. My son especially loves the trampoline and you will find him on it almost every day. […]
Everyday Extraordinary {hello monday}
Hello to a great week last week! We did various things~just living life. The everyday, yet extraordinary, when we stop and consider the blessings. We’re always glad to have my mom and dad here and enjoy just being together. We had some rain! Not lots, but we’re thankful for any that comes. We saw a […]
