The reading list. Not much to say here. I’ve not been able to find time for reading until the last few weeks. Here is where I am: Devotions, Advice & Renewal for Motherhood Feels Too Hard: Devotions, Advice & Renewal for Weary Moms –DONE! How to Write a Book Proposal Rekindling the Romance: Loving the Love of Your Life Leadership…
Month: August 2013
updated goals
Life is full of surprises. I guess when we started the year, I NEVER dreamed where we would be now. Normally, I get frustrated when my goals aren’t being met. This year, I’m just picking up where I am- and moving forward. So, here are my updates: General- Establish at least 7 new garden beds – Not done, not even…
moving forward
It’s time to start considering my health. Well, actually very much past time. Paul and I are both on a diet. He decided on Weight Watchers. I’m trying Trim Healthy Mama. We’ve both been on our diet for a week on Sunday. At weigh-in, he had lost 11lbs. I had lost 9 1/2. Obviously, this is first week water weight…
one thousand gifts
101. playtime with “Jacksie” in the floor this afternoon…he’s learning and growing by the day! 102. excellent thrifted find this week…a big, poofy, pink skirt for a certain 4 year old who likes to play dress-up 103. my dearest returning home after a business trip 104. listening to older girls picking on each other and giggling in the distance of…
southern summer
Don’t tell them the pool is a little small for all of them….they have no idea. 😀
hello texas!
Courtney has been traveling with her papa this past week…..
another reason
Another HUGE reason to be thankful! WE LOVE OKRA! These were dropped off by an elderly neighbor. He grows a huge garden every year. The children and I admire his goats and bantam chickens. #91 neighbors we adore #92 dreams of winter veggie soup
one thousand gifts
92. more than half-way FINISHED with Christmas shopping…yes, I am! 93. citrus Yankee Candle tarts melting in the living room- ah, yum!!! 94. baby’s first night in his new room…. amazing, he’s almost a year old. 95. smiling boys and giggling girls 96. finally finding a good, used dresser for youngest children- it was absolutely perfect! 97. grabbing a few…
Community Fellowship Reminder- August 13th
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my very happy, 41st birthday
Paul bought me roses…. They made me a big, southern breakfast!My family worked hard to make my day wonderful in every way. I’m very blessed. I love each of them …. ……..the Lord has poured out blessings. I think I had one of the best birthdays of my entire life.
mama’s chair
I don’t know why I post these things. I guess I am trying to hold on to each and every detail of her life. I don’t want to forget one, single thing. This week was three months. Three, very long months. I made myself do something I’ve not wanted to do- we got rid of her chair. When she had…
saying thank you
A most wonderful birthday gift arrived yesterday…. Oh, my! This is going to be SO good. (…and if you live in an area that doesn’t have Gigi’s, I’m truly sorry.) Thank you, again! There are going to be some super-excited Lamberts! 😀