thrifted finds

Tracy / August 26, 2013

I LOVE finding a good deal! This little kitchen set was $14.00. Everything worked. It had all of it’s pieces with the exception of some little baskets. It’s been played with *each and every* day since it was purchased. I love the thrift store!

darby

Tracy / August 26, 2013

treasured baby girl…

one thousand gifts

Tracy / August 26, 2013

128. boys that love their mama 129. the smell from the kitchen when Courtney is at work 130. jacob’s smile 131. little girls giggling in the evening 131. beautiful greens just after the ferns are watered 132. benjamin’s critters 133. dirty laundry reminding me of those that live here

family heirlooms

Tracy / August 25, 2013

My friend Sheryl, wrote such a sweet post on her mother’s Bible. I asked her if I might share it will all of you. It’s had me thinking about my own Bible. As a little girl, I remember seeing my Great-Grandmother’s Bible on her chest of drawers. It was well-worn. I can remember flipping through the pages to see little…

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jackson’s 1st birthday

Tracy / August 25, 2013

It was a bittersweet day. My little baby, turning 1 year old this week. My mama, was missing from our celebration. We celebrated as we have with all of our other children. So many years ago, she bought this panda bear cake pan. I think she may have first made it for one of my cousins, but we also have…

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one thousand gifts

Tracy / August 24, 2013

118. a wonderful, amazing day with my grandmother yesterday (I’ll post pictures before the end of this day 119. sweet friends who check on me, realizing this has been a long, excruciating season of pain in my life 120. new life and an eight year old big sister that kisses my tummy each night …already excited for the newest little…

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bowling

Tracy / August 24, 2013

Have you tried Group On? I purchased my first two Group On deals this summer. Basically, companies offer fairly good discounts on their goods and services if you purchase through the site. I had heard good things. I’m so glad I gave it a try! Our first Group On discount was for 2 hours of bowling for 4. Paul and…

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basement work

Tracy / August 19, 2013

Someone recently told me our home is beginning to remind them of the movie, Money Pit. (Not in a bad way, just that one project is leading to another…) When we decided to have our roof done, the roofer told us if we were going to have siding placed on the home, it would be less expensive to install it…

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tv truck

Tracy / August 18, 2013

Paul has been working LONG hours. He is such a good husband. I never have to wonder if he is going to work, or if he’s going to keep a job. I know if it’s within his power, he’ll always try his best to earn a living and provide for us. It’s a blessing to be married to him! …I…

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pinterest project

Tracy / August 17, 2013

This week’s Pinterest project…. I’m happy with the results and it only took me about half an hour! Have you been working from your Pinterest boards recently? I would love to hear about your projects!