I have a few photos of the teaparty that I had when my mother and sister were here at Christmastime. It was very simple, but it is always fun to pull pretty dishes out of my china cupboard and use them. I could definitely enjoy operating a teahouse.{in my spare time 😉 } This teaparty […]
Apple Snickers Salad
I have a small three-ring binder that I keep some of my favorite recipes in. I pick it up and flip through it when I’m needing inspiration. Before my family came for Christmas, I planned a few menus and flipped through some cookbooks and recipes. I saw this recipe for Apple Snickers Salad and loving […]
Doing a Work
You know something I am slowly learning? I’m slowly learning that God does a work in me and it takes time. It doesn’t just happen all at once like I’d like it too. I’ve believed and been a follower of Jesus for a long time. But I also stayed a baby in my faith for […]
A Bug in a Rug {Hello Monday}
Hello to a cute little bug in a rug!! My sweet niece wrapped herself up in her blanket and was happily playing with her new Lego Friends Tree House. She looked so cute. I told her she was a bug in a rug. Later on she laid her blanket out on the floor and rolled […]
English Muffin Pizzas
English Muffin Pizzas! Yummy! I love these. My husband is not as enthusiastic about them as I am, but hey. I like to have them in the freezer for a quick lunch for me when he’s in the tractor or gone for the day. And he will eat them on occasion. Our favorite meals differ […]
Family Time {Hello Monday}
Hello to family and fun and laughter and playing with cousins! Hello to togetherness and hello to time to go home. Hello to too many miles and hello to the ability to travel. Hello to my family all spending Christmas in Kansas with us! Hello to Legos and hours spent playing. Hello to kiddos bundling […]
After Christmas Sale at Lilla Rose
After Christmas Sale!! Today only, December 26, Lilla Rose is offering 10% off everything and FREE shipping if you spend $24. If you’ve been wanting to try a flexiclip from Lilla Rose or add to your collection, now is a great time. I really like my flexi-clips and I also like my hair bands […]
I Want To See The Baby
Gazing at the Baby in the Manger 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 […]
Christmas Touches
Some of the touches of Christmas around here! Baby cousins to hold!! Precious sweet. A dear Lego nativity on display on my coffee table, built by my son, of course! Nativity Lots of good help wrapping up presents and parcels! Pretty Packages! O Come Let Us Adore Him! Christ the Lord! Bring your gifts of […]
My 12 Year-Old at 12:12 on 12-12-12
Our daughter was born at the beginning of 2000, so naturally, she turned twelve years old this year. She thought it was pretty cool today, on 12-12-12, that she was also already twelve years old! She wanted to catch the clock at 12:12 and with her little brother operating the camera they managed to shoot […]
A Sweet Seamstress, Thoughtfulness, Memories
A few hellos and a few photos… Hello to my sweet niece stitching away on a pillow and hello to spending some time with family. Losing a loved one brings families together for a few days. Praise God for His safety and protection as we traveled to Ohio and back. Isn’t she so cute? She was […]
What a Week Can Hold
Wow! A week can go so fast and seem so long all at the same time. I can’t believe it was just a week ago that the iPad Mini Giveaway started. The winner has been chosen and is listed in the top of the Rafflecopter box. Go check it out and see if you won…and […]
Life and Love and Memories
Jesus came and called my dear Grandma home to be with Him last night. Ninety-two years He gave to her on this earth. She was blessed with good health most of the time. She was able to stay in her own home with lots of loving care from her children and the help of Hospice, […]
Christmas Shopping
It’s here, the Christmas shopping time of year! I love Christmas, I love giving gifts, and I even love opening gifts. I don’t always love coming up with gift ideas. We are so burdened aren’t we? We all have so much “stuff”, we don’t know what to gift someone with. 🙂 Or I find that many […]
Forts in the Woods With Friends
Forts and woods and friends. Sounds like a kid’s perfect afternoon. And I think it was. At least they all had a very grand time. A couple of weeks ago or so, my kiddos had friends come spend the afternoon with them, working on building forts in the woods. It was lovely outside and they […]
iPad Mini Giveaway! It’s Here!
Christmas is such a special occasion that several other bloggers and myself have teamed up to offer an iPad mini to one fortunate individual. The iPad Mini Christmas Giveaway is presented in appreciation of you. We are so thankful for the time you spend with us, the thoughtful comments you share, and the encouragement you’ve […]















