Owen’s Photos

Tracy / August 19, 2014

I gave up studio photos many years back when I realized Courtney’s photos were actually better than the ones I was paying to have taken! We’ve learned a few things: It would be nice to have a bean bag for little babies.  They slouch and move.  A bean bag would just make things MUCH easier.  If you live close and…

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Baked Oatmeal

Tracy / August 19, 2014

My friend Sheryl, shared this baked oatmeal recipe with me after I asked for breakfast ideas a few days back. We’re definitely going to give it a try. I do bake oatmeal for my crew but have never had a recipe that I *loved*. I’m filing this under the Home Organization section you can find on the top menu.  …

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It’s Been Said…

Tracy / August 18, 2014

“Style has nothing to do with money.  Anybody can do it with money.  The true art is to do it on a shoestring.”                                                               —–Tom Hogan

Fall and Winter Breakfast Ideas

Tracy / August 15, 2014

Fall and Winter Breakfast Ideas I’ve added another document to the homemaking section of the page. If you can’t tell, we’ve been working to “fine tune” our menu management around the house. 🙂 Do you have some good ideas for breakfasts in your home?? I would love for you to share! With love, Tracy

Fall and Winter Lunch Ideas

Tracy / August 15, 2014

Are you looking for some fresh lunch ideas for the fall and winter months? I’ve been assembling my list for the upcoming season and thought I would share! Fall and Winter Lunch Ideas Do you have favorite lunch ideas for the cooler months in your home?? I would love to hear!

…Man and Wife

Tracy / August 14, 2014

The wedding day was perfect. My son was handsome and looking like the man he has grown to be seemingly, overnight. My new daughter-in-law was beautiful and excited. We were surrounded by friends and family. It all still seems a little surreal, but wonderful. Praise God from whom all praises flow….. Please be praying for this new family!!

This Summer…

Tracy / August 13, 2014

I guess I’m just becoming so sentimental as the years pass. This summer has been full, overflowing really, with so many good memories. It’s hard to count them all…the Lord has given us so many wonderful gifts. He’s filled our home and our lives with folks that treat us like their own families. We are blessed. I’m trying to catch…

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Today I’m Thankful For (1000 Gifts)

Tracy / August 13, 2014

181. A beautiful new daughter-in-law 182. Babies growing healthy, joyful and strong 183. Good friends who came to visit our home, yesterday 184. A few days with Paul home this week 185. Watching Jessa learn to sew…really all the children learning new things!

It’s Been Said….

Tracy / August 11, 2014

“Oh, the fun of arriving at a house and feeling the spark that tells you that you are going to have a good time.”                                                           —–Mark Hampton

It’s Been Said…

“Your possessions express your personality.  Few things, including clothes, are more personal than your cherished ornaments.  The pioneer woman, who crossed a wild continent clutching their treasures to them, knew that a clock, a picture, a pair of candlesticks, meant home, even in the wilderness. ”                            …

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Counting the Days

The wedding is only a couple of days away! My family has finished the sewing projects (for the most part!). We have stacks of supplies by the front door ready for transport tomorrow. The children are excited and my thoughts drift so often to Joshua and how the years have passed. I’ll try and update with pictures as time allows.…

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