Sewing Again

(Finally.) It always takes me a bit of time to start sewing again after a new baby arrives. Sometimes, necessity kicks in and I have no choice…that is life for me this week. This is my latest project: Bloomers and pantaloons for Darby. Pantaloons for Meredith. THIS is still my absolute favorite pattern. I’ve used it for years. This was…

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It’s Been Said…

“The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.”                                                                —–Thomas Moore

Blue Jackson

Darby found a marker.  A blue marker. What else would she do with it, but give it to Jackson…..during nap time….in his bed. …never a dull moment.

Jacob’s Graduation Service

Jacob has graduated this year. These are photos from the day our church recognized our graduates: Courtney baked and decorated a cake to celebrate.I made tiny graduation hats…  My Courtney…. 😀Jacob, has been hard at work on his new job and school. He works full time and school is two nights a week. He’s continuing to work one day a…

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June 12, 2014

Today, I’m thankful for…. 1. Time out with Paul to run to the hardware store and exchange hardware we had purchased (it was the wrong size). 2. Good test results from a recent doctor visit 3. Time to nap! 4. Owen sleeping through the night 5. Extra casseroles made and frozen

It’s Been Said…

“When friends enter a home, they sense its personality and character, the family’s style of living- these elements make a house come alive with a sense of identity, a sense of energy, enthusiasm, and warmth, declaring, “This is who we are, this is how we live.”                                                         —-Ralph Lauren

It’s Been Said…

“Your house is your home only when you feel you have jurisdiction over the space.”                                                                —Joan Kron