Thursday, February 25, 2016

An Open Letter To My Graduating Senior {Thoughtful Thursday}

Hey there friends! Well, here we are again. Preparing for another high school graduation. It seems like yesterday that we just did this, but in reality it was two years ago!! Time moves so quickly these days, that I feel I must pay close attention or it will all become a blur. 

There is something that happens to us mamas when are babies are about to leave the nest. It's odd, and hard to explain, but it's real. It happened two years ago and it's happening again. 


So, I am writing this letter to my graduate to try to make some sense of this strange phenomenon.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

How'd We Do In 2015

Good morning friends and Happy New Year! 

I've never been one to write down goals in the past, but here on the blog I have. And, honestly, it's interesting to go back and look at where I was a year ago and where I am now.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

DIY Gone Wrong - Dip-Dye Debacle

Hello there friends! I'm here to share with you the ugly truth that sometimes DIY doesn't always go the way you planned. Sometimes you will fail. And fail is what I did this weekend. :(


One of the things I have been wanting to try for a while is a dip-dye ombre. I read plenty of tutorials, and honestly it looked pretty straight forward. So, I got confident and dove right in. I read the directions on the dye bottle, and proceeded with what I remembered from the tutorials I had read.
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Friday, September 25, 2015

Sometimes I Feel Like A Skipping Record

Oh my, as I typed that title I realized that there are those of you younger than me that may not even know what that means. Bless your heart. So, back in the day, when you played music on a record player, sometimes the needle would get stuck on a speck of dust, or a scratch, or something and just stay in that spot playing that same second or two of music over and over again until someone fixed it by moving the needle. The dark ages of music, I know.


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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

In The Quiet

Good morning friends. I am writing to you from the quiet. 

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Hello There!

Hello there my friends! It's been a great summer here and I hope it was for you as well! The kids are in their second week of school this year and we are all adjusting to the schedule. I have so many things to share with you! I plan to get back to a more regular posting schedule after my boy goes back to Boston next week. I have missed writing here! Today I just thought I would pop in and share how the family is doing! :) 

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

5 Things To Make Back To School Easier For Moms

Maybe your kids have already started back to school, or maybe you have a couple more weeks. Here they start tomorrow. After a summer of slothing around I'm looking forward to a schedule, but thinking about all the things that are going to be on the schedule kinda freaks me out a bit. Over the past couple of years I have put a few things in place that have seriously made my life easier and more peaceful.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Loving The Home I Have

For years I struggled with dis-contentment. In the last couple of years, God has really helped me to see the blessings right in front of me. Including our current home. Like many people, when we moved here we never intended for it to be our forever home. And, maybe it won't be, but maybe it will. 



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Thursday, June 4, 2015

So, It's Summer...Thoughts On Thursday

So, it's summer.  We have been on summer break for a week and a half now, and if you noticed I've been a little MIA on the blog. 


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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Thoughts on Thursday

Not gonna say this is a series, but God has placed some things on my heart lately that I have wanted to share, so I am. :) This week a sweet, encouraging friend posted a comment on my facebook page related to my last post.


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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Thoughts on Thursday

This year's Mother's Day sermon plucked my mama heart strings and I just wanted to share. So here are some deep thoughts on this Thursday morning. Hopefully you are encouraged as I was!

There were two things that grabbed me.  The idea of building a home - a legacy of faith - within our family.  This has always been the central goal of my husband and I. We often get caught up in the competition of good grades, and success in sports, or other things the world puts value on. However, in the end, the number one thing for us is that our kids love the Lord and follow Him. 



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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Spring Makes Me Want to Clean

I have to say, even as I typed that title I laughed to myself.  I'm here to admit that I am not the best at housekeeping.  Not for lack of trying mind you, it's just not something I have ever enjoyed. I love it when it's done, I just don't want to do it. Can I get an amen from anyone. It's okay, this is a safe place. 

See I would much rather be making a mess crafting or DIYing then cleaning one up.

But to my surprise the posts that get the most action on pinterest are the ones about cleaning. This post I did about cleaning baseball pants has been all over. It really is a great tip!! If you have a child who wears a white polyester uniform in the dirt you need to read about this magic soap!


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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

What's Happenin'

I haven't forgotten about y'all I promise.  All sorts of things have been happenin' around here lately, I just haven't had a chance to pull it together to share with you guys!  ;)  So, today is a round-up of sorts.  A peek into our lives so to speak.

Some progress has been made in the family room update.  We contemplated paint colors for the walls.  And re-arranged furniture! 


Then there was a birthday in the house. :)  So, progress put on hold for more important things.


The kids had a day off from school, so we sorted through clothes.  My boys have been growing like little weeds!


Paint was chosen and painting began.


The house was a mess and laundry had piled up, so progress paused while I did some laundry.  As I was doing laundry, I realized I was running low on laundry soap, so I whipped up a batch.  


It's all gelled (is that a word?) and ready to be poured into containers!

Then the snow came.


And that meant some sledding.  (so thankful for a hubby and a dad who loves getting out and playing with his kids no matter the conditions...I hate the cold)


The snow makes me more and more mindful of my oldest and others I know who are among the many in the New England area that are buried under several feet of snow...not inches. I am thankful for technology that allows me to see his smiling face from time to time.  Makes this mama heart feel much better - you can tell a lot from just seeing their face, am I right?? (I screen-shot this while we were face-timing the other night - he would not keep his phone still, so the pic is blurry ;))

 

Finally the painting was finished and all the furniture back in place.  Nothing much is styled and pretty yet, so not quite ready for a complete reveal, but here's a sneak peek. Still lots to do, but we are definitely headed in the right direction! And, I am loving the new furniture arrangement!


See, I told you we've been busy!!  Hopefully I will be back soon to share more details of the family room transformation.  Thanks for following along on our little adventures :).


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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Fridays Unfolded Link Party {#145}

I'm so sorry I have been absent this week. I have been carrying some mommy burdens on my heart, and just haven't been able to get it together!  Please tell me I'm not alone :).

It's time to party here again!  I love our weekly get-togethers, don't you?


Some of my favs from last week:

Remember, If you are pinning one of these great ideas for yourself, please click over to the original link and pin from there - thanks!

I know Valentine's day is over, but you should definitely pin this adorable table from Heather as inspiration for next year!  I love the nontraditional color scheme :)

Colorful Valentine's Tablescape from Encouraged at Home

I so wish I had a room dedicated to crafts, and if I did I would hope it would look something like Melissa's!  Isn't it gorgeous??

Sewing Room Makeover from Cornbread and Beans

With all the mess in the world these days, seriously all we need is love.  Thanks for the reminder Elaine!!  Cute globe too :)

Valentine Message from Heart Rocks In My Pocket

Remember to grab a button for your blog if you were featured!!


As always remember to check out the other hostesses as each hostess chooses their own features. :)  Also make sure you check out our pinterest boards.  One board is for features and one board is for other things that may have caught our eye.



Now it's your turn to share what's unfolded for you this week!! 

You remember the rules ;)

  • Follow ALL of our hostesses in some way: Frazzled JOY, NancherrowSew A Fine Seamand Skipping Sideways
  • Link up as many posts as you like - recipes, decorating, faith, kids, homeschooling, humor, giveaways...whatever unfolded for you lately.
  • Grab the code and post the party button or linked text somewhere on your blog.
  • Visit a few links (it's a party, people!).
  • Pin only from the original posts.
  • By joining Fridays Unfolded you are giving us permission to post a linked photo from your shared post.



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