So, I started a gratitude journal a couple of years ago and I wrote about it recently. There really is just so much to be thankful for ! From air conditioning to toothbrushes to end tables and extension cords. Electricity and sticky buns, iced tea or hot coffee. New socks and favorite, old books! Here’s […]
Memoir Monday {No. 23}
A recap of our comings and goings…. Two Saturdays past found us attending a cousin’s son’s graduation. We remember when he was born! Fish fry with uncles on Saturday evening. Much fun. Sunday we spent the day at our friends’. Monday found us headed to the eye doctor’s. Tucker got something in his eye […]
In Honor of Mother’s Day, Starring Agnes
Happy Mother’s Day to mothers everywhere! Happy Mother’s Day to all the great moms. Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful women who invest in the lives of children. Happy Mother’s Day to the women who birth babies, adopt children, spend time with nieces and nephews, mother spiritually, mentor, act as a big sister, whatever […]
My Very Favorite Iced Tea Recipe
We drink a lot of iced tea around here. When I was growing up, I didn’t like tea. My parents weren’t really tea drinkers and we never had it at our house. If we went somewhere and were offered our choice of iced tea or water, I always took water. And the one or two […]
Summer, You Really Aren’t Due To Arrive Yet. {Just in case you missed the memo.}
Soooooooooo, summer seems to have arrived! Two reasons I think this. It’s 98 degrees. I’ve been out of the house for some reason or another, every day so far this week. Spring has successfully escaped us again! I’m hoping we’ll get a few more visits with Spring though. Our friendly weather forecast website says the […]
Worry and Wind and the One Who Walks on Water
I could see the worry lines around his eyes. Invisible, yet so visible, the weight of discouragement and decisions upon his shoulders. The silhouette of a farmer against a backdrop of swirling, blowing dustclouds. The howling wind full of dirt, rising and lifting. Our own dirty thirties. Pieces of Oklahoma and Colorado and western Kansas […]
Mess, ah Mess! {Five-Minute Friday}
When I checked in at Lisa-Jo’s the writing prompt was mess. Yep. I can sure relate to that. Don’t I find myself often saying or thinking……….. My house is a mess. I’m a mess. The wind causes a lot of mess. Who made this mess? They’re a mess. What a mess! We need to clean […]
May*Mother’s day*Flexis*LillaRose*Sale!!
Calling all Lilla Rose and flexi fans! It’s another sale! Sweet!! And a darling new flexi for May! Just in time for Mother’s Day! Faith Hope Love Flexis and a headband in purple and lilac with a special removable charm that says Mom! So, you can easily remove the Mom charm if you […]
Because Chocolate Bunnies Are Important
In my girlhood days, I liked to read and as I read, I was always intrigued with traditions and special moments that families would hold dear. Eating apples and popcorn by the fire. Coming in from sledding and drinking hot cider. Wading through snow to cut down a Christmas tree and dragging it home and […]
Memoir Monday {No. 22}
Fun with friends~ Pretty river rock~ Working on water for the trees and thinking flowerbed edging~ Going to visit this bubbly baby~ Lego fun for everyone! Fishing! Taking a peek~ Beautiful Bass~ My handsome fisherman! And a huge, big catch to reel in! {Shhh, don’t tell that I included this picture. He really doesn’t love […]
Schedules and Seasons
As my days and weeks move forward and form months and years, I’ve noticed there is always change. In different seasons and stages in life, our schedules and activities have flexed and changed. When I had babies and toddlers, the hour after lunch involved picking up toys, choosing and reading favorite books, rocking and singing […]
It’s An Amazing E-book Bundle Sale!
Have you had your eye on a homemaking e-book or two? Are you looking for some new books to inspire? Or would you like to stock up on some reading material for the lazy, hazy days of summer? Well, then, hooray! It is Ultimate Homemaking Bundle E-book Sale time again! Check out this instant library, […]
Memoir Monday {No. 21}
Fun yarn! I broke out my knitting again. It’s been a pretty good spell, since I’ve clicked away. Big Lego slide and game! Which color will score the most points? Mama doll, toddler doll, and teeny-tiny infant doll! Dolls and clothes knitted and created by Miss Renae. I so enjoy seeing her creations. Boxwoods! Hope, […]
Oh Glorious Day! Blessed Easter!
Wonderful words. Wonderful song. Hallelujah! Jesus is alive! I need Him so much. I rejoice that He gave His life for me. He shed His blood for me. Time and time again, I need this grace, this gift, so freely given. I’m redeemed, yet I fail. Where would I be without the empty tomb and […]
God Doesn’t Need Super Glue. He Just Needs Yielded. {Five Minute Friday}
Rough patches of dried super glue stuck on my fingers. It wears away slowly and picking at it doesn’t do that much good. It’s super glue, you know. It adheres quickly to pieces, patches, fragments, or fingers. The super glue squeezes out of the applicator in a small stream along the jagged edge of the […]
Giveaway~Creamy White Ruffled Scarf and Hummingbird Flexi
Giveaway time again! Let’s give away a creamy white ruffled scarf along with a hummingbird flexi in a size small! The hummingbird was our March flexi-of-the-month from Lilla Rose. It’s not available in our regular line of hair accessories. I think it has such a unique, fun flair! And think springtime! I wear a […]