I’ve had this tigerwood picture frame for years. It was originally my great-grandma’s. An oil painting of her as a young woman used to be in it. I’ve always wanted to do something with it so that it could be within my view everyday. Finally, it came to me. I decided to convert it into …
There’s something about the New Year that instills so much hope in me. I feel energized, invigorated, and as if all the things I feel I’ve failed at during the past year are suddenly attainable again. AND! I’m a list maker… Are you? Ever make a list just so you can revel in crossing stuff …
This post is sponsored by MomSelect and At Home Stores as part of their Back to Campus Campaign. Distance is hard on family and friends sometimes. Often enough, it seems, those we love the most are farthest away. We’ve got loved ones spread all across the country. Sometimes it’s hard for the little kids to …
Oh my, friends! Do you know that I’ve been wanting to share this with you for almost 2 years? When we found out that we were pregnant with Sunny, one of my first thoughts was, “Oh geez. Where are we going to put her and her stuff?” All three bedrooms of our small home were already …
It’s not the first day of Spring, by any means, but there’s something about the start of April that brings a renewed sense of purpose and refreshes my soul. Maybe because it’s the month where the Midwest finally starts seeing its nice weather. Or maybe it’s because my birthday falls on the first few days …
Bear has needed a decent work station at the house for some time now. We have a foldable table that we use, but I thought that a “real” desk might help him get into his preschool activities more. I have a rough-looking desk that I scored at a garage sale for $2. After a few coats of white …
Schoolwork is calling, so I’m just gonna share a few pictures from around the house. I hope you all are doing well. I’ll post soon….
I was so excited when we were invited by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to participate in a craft challenge based on the 72 kid-friendly crafts in the Cape Discovery catalog. After looking through all of the great crafts, we decided to create our own version of their Jungle Window Box. After we got our …
The holidays are a time ripe with emotions. It can be due to death, deployment, estrangement, or several other reasons. And it’s a difficult time. My heart goes out to all of you who are separated from a loved one this Christmas.
The Sergeant is getting ready to deploy. I have so many worries and feelings on this. So when this photo op presented itself, I couldn’t resist.
