It’s November, and Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be here and then by slipping away into another year. I want to grow in gratitude and grace all year and yet this time of year is a good time to even more intentionally focus on it. Because, though I want to grow, and I try, I […]
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November Flexi of the Month from Lilla Rose
Another month has come and gone! But celebrate the arrival of November with a gorgeous new flexi-of-the-month! This one is unique and I really, really like it. So far my favorite flexis-of-the-month have been January, March, and October’s. November’s is going to rank right up there with them, if not edge to the top of […]
Memoir Monday {No. 1}
Time to record another week! And welcome to Memoir Monday! I’ve loved recording my weeks each week with my Hello Monday posts. So,I decided to put up a link-up for anyone that wants to join in with your own posts full of memories or anyone that wants to record their week in memories and come […]
Fall into Savings at Lilla Rose and A Flexi for Fall Giveaway
Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Would you like to have a flexi for fall? Announcing two exciting events! A sale over at Lilla Rose and a giveaway right here! Everything is at least 10 % off and select items are 15% off. It’s a great time to think about Christmas gifts. Flexis […]
Balance in Life and Living
This digital, electronic age that we live in? Well, there are lots of things I like about it and there are things about it that make me realize I need to have balance when it comes to living life and screens and doing things. I like computers. I do, but I much prefer it when […]
Life is a Vapor
My husband and son loaded up into our 1986 GMC work pick-up with our hopper wagon hooked on behind it. A sweet, old hopper wagon that we pulled all the way home from Ohio one year after Christmas. Hopper wagons weren’t used in Kansas like they were and are in the east. I like having […]
Easter Cards
Several years ago, I was with my sister at a Sears store, having photographs of our kiddos taken. When I stop and think about it, it’s been more years ago than I really want to realize. Where did my babies go???? We chatted with another mother for a little and she gave me a wonderful […]
The Fun and Excitement of Playing Chicky-Boom
Do you remember the excitement of being a kid and having the thrill of playing or doing something fun or new? I have some really fun photos of my youngest niece when she was here at Christmastime. We played some games one evening and we played Chicky-Boom. It was new to her and she loved […]
A Tribute To Our Old House
A very old house. A very cold house. Yet, a home. The beginning of December we said good-bye to the old house that had provided us shelter for around fourteen years. We had a lot happen all at the same time, including my Grandmother going home to Jesus and a trip to Ohio, and then Christmas […]
Teaparty Time {Hello Monday}
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]