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  • Bittersweet

    my prince charming is growing big and stronghe just doing it at such a rapid pace . . . everyone warns you it happens this way, but it really has to be your babe who grows in your arms to appreciate the bittersweet wonder that it truly is. Be still my heart. still. still. still.…

  • Settling In

    Greetings from the other side! The move is finally behind us and we are settling into the new house. Boxes are still everywhere but this little place feels more like home with every passing hour. I didn’t expect to feel “at home” in the way I do. I’m hoping this is a gift of obedience…

  • I will take one of each, please . . .

    One to glam-up diaper duty. One to whirl and twirl my little prince charming. One for reading fairy tales. And one just for me. For nap time and such. Yes, I could be enticed to curl up in a pile of ruffles and have sweet afternoon dreams. Who is with me? decadent images spotted here.

  • Closed

    We closed on the house today. I keep reminding myself that we did not close on our home. Thank you for all of the encouragement. Now on to the next step in the journey . . . “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake…

  • Currently

    Boxes Boxes Stuff Dust Clutter Baby fussing Closing in five days Boxes Boxes Moving Packing Clutter Baby needs changing Closing in four and a half days Boxes Boxes Oy! Disorganization Baby needs nursing Closing in four and one quarter days . . . Hanging in there. Busy. Thank you for all of the encouragement on…

  • Slipcover Love

    I just love slipcovered furniture-soft, welcoming, casual yet elegant. I have sewn many slipcovers for furniture in our house. Now with a little boy around, I think slipcovers are here to stay in our house . . . I am in the early stages of shopping for a new sofa and I’m torn between slipcover…

  • Wynn at 3 Months

    I am just a touch late posting these as Wynn will be four months this week (sniff). But for the sake of record and comparison, here is my little love at 3 months. Compared to 2 Months in the same basket: Compared to 1 month (different basket 🙂 ) Keep growing big and strong, my…

  • Seeing God on the 4th of July

    The Heavens are singing about how great God is; and the skies are shouting it out, “See what God has made!” Psalm 19:1 (paraphrase) “Jesus said ‘I am the light that has come into the world. No one who believes in me will stay in the dark hiding anymore.” John 12:46 (paraphrase)

  • Cheery Front Door Makeover

    Check out this great DIY front door project from Country Living Magazine! I know it is styled for the Holidays but the bright red screams summer to me. I just love the look of the house number on the front door-it is a removable vinyl stick-on! from www.fastsigns.com The great red paint on the door…