I wrote this post sitting in the airport yesterday when my flight delayed on the way to visit my sister, brother-in-law, and my 3 week old nephew. I figured I might as well take advantage of the peace and quiet of the delay and write a post or two that I'd been thinking about for awhile now anyhow. Like this one that's been on my mind for ages... “How to be an Awesome … [Read more...]

I'm pretty good with color.  If I have to pick a paint color for a room, or look at a forgotten named color in one house to match it for another person, I can do that too.  And 98% of the time I'm pretty spot on.  So when I had to do some color matching this morning, I felt pretty confident in my ability to match...matching to a reddish to yellowish color...or to an olivey … [Read more...]

So I'm just gonna say it, because you have noticed it undoubtedly...I've been a horrible blogger. I've been writing one, maybe 2 posts a week, and I've decided that for right now...I'm not gonna make excuses or even say sorry for that.  It's what I've needed to do.  And I think it'll lift here soon, but not gonna make any promises about that either.  This season of being … [Read more...]

I have a treat to share with you all today! My bloggy friend, Rhonda, from Abide at Home is popping by to share some kitcheny valentine fun with us!  Rhonda and I both share passions for cooking, crafting, faith, and family, and I'm thrilled to introduce her to all of you!  She's sharing one recipe that I'm a total sucker for, and one that's new to me (but not for long!) I'm … [Read more...]

This past fall, I had the priviledge of attending an amazing christian women's blogging conference called The Relevant Conference.  It was a sweet time of fellowship, a time of learning ins and outs of the blogging world, and for me, the sweetest part came through the encouragement I felt and the friendships that I made...friendships that will no doubt span years and … [Read more...]

It's kind of a dreary day here today.  It's ok...I'm going on a date with my Hubs tonight.  Thinking indian food.  Something about it sounds really yummy to this baby in my belly! Spent the morning looking at washers and dryers.  Spent the middle of the day doing more research on them.  And here's what I'm learning...there's no perfect set. So, I think I've decided … [Read more...]

The first time I ever met Cydney was when she asked for a tampon on the first day we moved into our boarding school dorm in the 10th grade.  We were both new students and didn't really know anyone.  And you know the friends who are real with you from the beginning... well, it's my experience that they are the ones who remain that way forever.  And it's true of us and our … [Read more...]

One of these days I'm gonna get back on a regular blogging schedule...but for now, I'm doing well to get through the day just doing the basics...taking care of my family, doing laundry and trying to keep house together while I feel sick as a dog most days.  This too shall pass, but for now it's sticking around pretty solidly. There's something else that's been going on lately … [Read more...]

Friends, I'm sorry I've been so quiet lately.  Thanks to those of you who have asked if I am ok.  I am.  I have felt really sick lately though.  I promise that I won't turn this blog into a full on documentary of pregnancy, but that is why I've been MIA online lately.  I'm exhausted all the time...as in taking a nap every afternoon and going to bed right after my kids do at … [Read more...]

Oh my words I'm so tired ya'll.  Seriously...all day I feel like this... But somehow I feel it literally in every single joint, every single muscle...I think even the action of yawning is exhausting to me.  I forgot how pregnancy does this to me.  So fatigued these first few weeks that I fall into bed at my baby's naptime. After we put our kids in bed tonight, I dragged … [Read more...]

Oh friends...I had the most hellatious night.  As in, it was so bad that I picked up the "quotable women" book on the back of my toilet at 3am and felt inspired by the words of Roseanne Barr ...of all people.... "There's a lot more to being a woman than being a mother, but there's a hell of a lot more to being a mother than most people suspect." You know things have gotten … [Read more...]