“If a home doesn’t make sense, nothing does.” —–Henrietta Ripperger
Month: June 2014
Today I’m Thankful For…… (One Thousand Gifts)
175. Fresh blueberries picked this morning!! 176. Summer is always slow for Paul’s work. We’ve been very thankful to have him home more this past several weeks. 177. Another finished sewing project (this time, Rapunzel’s dress) for Meredith 178. Time with a dear friend this week 179. Progress on our home schedule (it seems like we’re always tweaking the routines!)…
It’s Been Said…
“My life will always have dirty dishes If this sink can become a place of contemplation, let me learn constancy here.” —–Gunilla Norris
Old Photos
My Great-Grandmother. She had a graceful beauty.
Today, I’m Thankful For… (One Thousand Gifts)
170. Older children who can get things done in a hurry! 😀 171. The items Paul has finished on his “honey-please-do-list” today 172. Bright sunshine (I do realize it’s hot but it actually feels *marvelous* to me today!) 173. Snuggles with my two little men today 174. Another finished sewing project! (Today, was repairing a television camera cover for Paul’s…
Jackson
Almost two and very sweet. He does have his moments….
Darby Turns Three
Darby’s birthday was such fun to plan! She has been in love with the movie Frozen since the first time she watched. Making her a dress and cake to celebrate her special day just seemed obvious. I’ve never sewn formals. My mama made three of my prom dresses and after pricing the fabric and the finished costumes (have you priced…
One Thousand Gifts
It’s been a long, exhausting month. I’m trying to remind myself of my blessings…. 165. Meredith’s curls that look like tiny springs around her head when rain is coming. They feel so soft against my cheek when she comes up to hug me at night. 166. Ripe blackberries on the vines outside our home 167. The tiny one and his…
Family Game Night
We do still try and find time for fun on Friday nights. On this particular Friday, we had additional guests…. I *adore* the people in this room. To sit and listen to the laughter and watch them having fun, meant the world to me. There are days I *wish* I could freeze in time.
Owen’s Baby Celebration
For Thou, O LORD, hast made me glad by what Thou hast done, I will sing for joy at the works of Thy hands. Psalm 92:4 Our church is always thoughtful to throw each new mama and baby a shower to welcome them to the world. (Yes, even a 13th baby!!) These are a few photos from the shower given…
Old Photos
Courtney and I have spent quite a bit of time scanning photos we found at Mama’s house a year ago. It’s been fun to see my family in some photos I had never seen before. There are moments that make me sad as I think to those who have passed, and those that just take my breath: My grandmother is…
Matthew’s 15th Birthday
Matthew’s name means “Gift of God”. That certainly is what he is to our family. To celebrate this year, he invited a friend over for dinner. We had the most delicious chocolate cake with chocolate-coffee icing. I have very much loved this last year with Matthew. Joshua has now left the house for a home of his own. Jacob is…