August 1?? Oh am I fighting those end of summer blues as we get ready to start school on Monday. Boo. Even though my July turned out to be on quiet side here on the old blog, I thought in the interest of keeping up I'd go ahead and recap it for you... just in case! And just for fun, I'm throwing in Instagram photos, because they tell a most accurate story of my month. :) I shared this Waterlogue flag you can print out for your own … [Read more...]
Howdy hoo…
July 30, 2014 by · 3 Comments
It's Hump Day and we're counting down to the start of school on Monday... can you believe it??? I'm fighting a little funk about it, seeing as it's still SUMMER and I've lost over two weeks of time to tick things off my DIY wish list, thanks to my foot injury. Anyway, I'm herding a rising high school junior through the last of his summer reading (just shoot me) and keeping fingers crossed as he's decided to take on THREE AP classes this … [Read more...]
Before & After: ASCP Duck Egg Desk (and Haven-bound!)
July 10, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Hi friends! This post-holiday week has gotten away from me -- I hope you all enjoyed a lovely 4th of July weekend! We spent it with friends in Huntsville, AL, lounging beside their mountain-top pool, eating way too much good food, and loving on their three lively pooches. I sped home late Saturday so I could send my teen missionary on his way to Marvell, Arkansas. They're having a fantastic week of doing God's work in that small community and … [Read more...]
This ‘n That Thursday
June 26, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Well, I unintentionally went MIA for a week! There was lots of doings but I couldn't quite sit down to share until now... hope you don't mind! Last week, I was consumed with doing something I have never ever done. At least not for myself. I bought a car. My 14 year old Expedition is on it's last legs, and after about two years of knowing this day was coming, it was time to make a change. And I agonized. Y'all. I did research and drove … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It x2 (April and May)
June 2, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Y'all I'm so far behind, I never recapped April! And since my feed was doing wonky things in late April/early May, I figured it warranted a quick recap of both months! I finally was able to regroup a bit after the crowd of young adults left on Saturday... things will be a tad quieter here now, so I've been working on some new DIY ideas and gathering supplies for a couple of home projects (yay summertime!). But before we embark on June, let's … [Read more...]
Easter Brunch Menu
April 17, 2014 by · 3 Comments
*Update: this post was set to go out yesterday, but my server went down unexpectedly... so now we're all the way to Thursday! Oh well... :) Wednesday already and Easter is almost upon us. In our home that means BRUNCH! You probably already know this, but I have experience feeding crowds and Easter has become one of my favorite holiday brunch occasions. Maybe it's that spring has *usually* sprung (don't ask me about that cold front that … [Read more...]
NYC {I Did It My Way}
March 28, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Whew -- made it to Friday! Re-entry was a beast this week after my awesome weekend in NYC and today I'm prepping for a quick trip to the Gulf Coast for the first part of our spring break. AND celebrating this guy's 19th birthday! How did that happen? Time flies, y'all! Happy Birthday, Alec! You made me a Boy Mommy for the first time and it's been an adventure ever since! So today will be busy as I try to get out of town, work on a … [Read more...]
It’s the Little Things (and a Big Thing)
March 5, 2014 by · 4 Comments
Ever notice how something little can make you warm and fuzzy on the inside? Something little like organizing a kitchen drawer, tulips in a vintage silver pitcher, or this... A citron green chevron rug for my kitchen. It also prompted me to wipe down my kitchen cabinets. Yowza. Needed to be done. :) Yes, thank you HomeGoods! I'm making little changes for spring (oh, spring, where ARE you??) and it's feeling pretty good. … [Read more...]
Small Space Project {Kitchen Island Drawer}
February 28, 2014 by · 5 Comments
TGIF, y'all... what a week. First of all, I want to thank you so much for the sweet comments and prayers yesterday. Seeing all the pictures from the crash and hearing family testify about that terrible day has made our loss fresh again. My children are especially battling their grief and anger anew, especially seeing no remorse from the man that killed their cousin. I can't blame them. Your continued prayers are coveted today, as we're … [Read more...]
For Kaely
February 27, 2014 by · 13 Comments
Dear friends, Our family is reliving a terrible tragedy from two years ago, when our Kaely was taken from us by a drunk driver. I know you are all most compassionate, loving, and faithful, and so I ask for your prayers during this trial. Our hearts are breaking all over again. You can read about the trial HERE or watch this.... Peace and love to you all... … [Read more...]
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