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

It’s Been Said…

“Taking joy in life is a woman’s best cosmetic.”                                                    —Rosalind Russell

It’s Been Said…

“Genius is of small use to a woman who does not know how to do her hair.”  😀                                                             —Edith Wharton

Very Special Gift

Owen’s new Bible is back from being engraved. It’s a special gift from a very special person in his life.

Mother’s Day 2014

YES! They were all home. I was in my p.j.’s, feeding Owen and in walked Joshua. It made my day. It was this time last year, that my mama passed. That thought never leaves me now. I thought of her in heaven. I do wish she could see my family all together, but I know she would never want to…

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