through the fire
Here's what we've been up to:Michael is waiting on an interview with the City of Charlotte for a job that would help our family A TON. And it would be doing what he enjoys and is good at (well, he's...
View Articlegenerations of beauty
I think I have finally found a blog background that I will keep! Sorry for the design whiplash some of you may be suffering from. This one here totally fits me! I love quilts. They make me smile. They...
View Articlemorning sun
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter until the full light of day.Proverbs 4:18*acrylic on cardboard... yup... I'm fancy...
View ArticleLook Who's Walking!
John is officially walking! This was taken just a little bit ago at Tastebuds in Salisbury, NC. If he gets any cuter, his face might be kissed into smithereens! :)
View ArticleMelaleuca Monday : Luminex
My Monday's have usually consisted of cleaning the house and watching Once Upon A Time on ABC's website. Love that show. We don't have cable so that's the only show that I follow. But I am adding...
View ArticleJoy Ride
John got a front facing car seat, thanks to Aunt Sarah! Sorry- there seems to be no audio. :( But you can tell, he reacts in true John-style. He took it all in and was inspecting his new chair and...
View ArticleMelaleuca Monday : Cellwise
Antioxidants are our friends! I had no idea how important they are until I started reading into some of the amazing products at Melaleuca. I'd heard about free radicals and antioxidants but I honestly...
View ArticleThanksgiving and such
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We did! We had the "traditional" Thanksgiving breakfast at Michael's grandparents house with the whole family. Homemade waffles, fresh coffee, and deer sausage....
View ArticleMelaleuca Monday : Sol-U-Mel
I'll start off by saying this: I wonder if my Attain weight loss shake still counts as such with the whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. I'm gonna go with No. And yes, it's a little weird that I...
View Articlefatness and the end of the story
Have you ever read a book where you feel yourself getting anxious? You're on the edge of your seat. I tend to play with my hair and scratch my head nervously. And here's the kicker- You know the end...
View ArticleHappy 1st Birthday, John Isaac!
Homemade Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Icing (Michael made the icing)Why can't I touch the candle??He hated his hat and bib!John loves chocolate :) I sneaked some chocolate chips in them"Mr....
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
Hope everyone had a great holiday season. This year me and Michael stayed home and had our very own Christmas morning! We had John's presents set out on the floor so he could find them easier. I put...
View ArticleDrum Roll Please...
That's right, folks. John is going to be a BIG BROTHER! Apparently, a year is enough time to forget how laborious labor can be, so I'm ready to do it again. :) I'm probably about a month along. We are...
View ArticleBecoming apParent
The last four days have moved in slow motion. This new pregnancy is interesting. For those of you with more than one offspring, you will understand: I'm forgetting about it and yet at the same time, it...
View ArticleA Day in the Park
So Today is beautiful! John and I headed out to Rockwell Park after his morning nap! We had a little picnic with sandwiches. Of course, I mostly held his sandwich and milk while he and I ran around....
View ArticleGiving Love & Receiving Grace
This might be a long one- I've got a lot to say. The last few weeks have been really good. Challenging but good. Father God has been faithfully speaking a lot of good stuff to me lately. Thus, I'm...
View ArticleCities4Life
Sooooo totally didn't mean to skip March but times have been crazy busy. I've been almost wearing myself out doing life: family, church, traveling, building a business, getting ready for my craft/yard...
View ArticleThe Strong-Willed Child notes: Chapter 1
I've spoken with several mommas out there that would love to read the super-helpful book by Dr. James Dobson entitled, "The Strong-Willed Child" but they just don't have the time! I borrowed the book...
View ArticleFrom the Garden updated!
More from the Strong-willed child is coming but I just wanted to say that I've updated my "From the Garden" section. Enjoy the sneak peak at our small family gardens this year. I think I'll post a new...
View ArticleSWC series: Chapter 2 (pt. 1)
fun with pudding! May 2012 Okay readers! I'm continuing my series on The Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson. To reemphasize, I am simply reading through this book again and quoting notable...
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