Book Review and Giveaway: Daddy Loves You So Much

My husband has been traveling a lot during this season of life. His work usually has him running in the cooler months, but this year his schedule hasn’t slowed a bit. It’s hard to balance family life and a travel schedule. We have learned/are learning to be very intentional about how we use our time when he’s away and when…

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Today I’m Thankful For (1000 Gifts)

A perfectly, lovely Mother’s Day Time with my husband who arrived home yesterday after a week in Louisiana Preparations being made in my home for community fellowship tomorrow Lunch out with Jacob yesterday Watching Jackson- what a blessing it is to listen to his observations about life from his 2 year old little mind. I will miss him being TWO!…

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Today I’m Thankful For (1000 Gifts)

Beehive boxes and frames being assembled in my living room. Painting is next! The progress we’ve made in the little boy room- the walls are almost painted. Next is to finish the trim and floor. Then it’s time for the fun part! New walls Jacob has been hanging that will frame out the bedrooms downstairs. He is doing such a…

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Texas 2015 (Part 3- Fort Worth/Dallas)

Texas is beautiful.   (Paul and I eating at an Italian diner and watching the rain fall across from our hotel.) The wildflowers are blooming. The bluebonnets especially, have come to life- they are magnificent. Our last stop on our Texas trip was Fort Worth. The very best thing I did when arriving in Fort Worth was walk to the…

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Two Long Years

Today has been two years since my mom passed. Two very long years. Mother’s Day cards are filling stores. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought about buying one for my mom. It’s almost like my brain forgets for a moment. I would like to say it’s gotten easier. I guess in some ways it has, but the…

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Slime

“WHAT are we making?” “EEWWWwwwww“, and then there were giggles all around. Mix equal parts of liquid starch and clear glue. Add a FEW drops of food coloring and mix well. (You may have to mix it some with your fingers.) *This slime will not stain your fingers after it has been mixed well! Also, the longer it’s worked, the…

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Unexpected Van Repairs

Are these not the two most smiling folks you have ever seen after having dealt with a car issue? We couldn’t help but smile. Our van roof has a rusty spot that has been leaking. We decided to sprinkle some carpet fresh into the carpet so that it might help with the musty odor of the van. I actually joked…

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The Aroma of My Heart

I’ve been taken with our roses lately. I find myself lingering over them- dreaming of a time when the entire rose bed might be full of blooms, watching the bees buzz as they do their daily work while we enjoy the fruits of their labor. I cut several stems a few nights back. They are arranged in vases on the…

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Book Review: Mommy Loves You So Much!

This month has found me traveling with Paul. I have enjoyed seeing new and beautiful places, but I sure have missed my babies! Being a momma is different than I ever imagined it would be- no one could have prepared me for what it would be like to love someone so much. Your heart begins to grow outside of your…

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Texas 2015 (Part 2- San Antonio)

San Antonio is an absolutely beautiful city. I was privileged to spend time there as a teenager for a high school speech competition and I’ve been there twice with Paul. We were on the road early from Houston toward San Antonio. Paul had decided he wanted to eat lunch at The Canyon Café. It is located not far from town…

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