It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (And a winner!)
Christmas is in the air! What a wonderful weekend it has been. Little Man and I joined Nana, Grandma, and Grandpa for the local Christmas parade and craft fair on Saturday morning. The five of us have...
View ArticleA Broken Hallelujah
via Today I am linking up with Prodigal Magazine and SheLoves Magazine, two amazing ministries that have joined forces this month on a subject that is very close to my heart: finding beauty, hope, and...
View ArticleMore Adventures with Pip – Elf on a Shelf Ideas
Pip has been busy lately! (You can check out the elf’s arrival and past adventures here.) In the past week or so he has: crashed the gallery wall and put his own art in the shadow box brought a special...
View ArticleHoliday Giveaway Quartet | Signal Mountain Artists
Welcome to the third act of WSW’s Holiday Giveaway Quartet! Are you guys enjoying the Giveaway series so far? I know I am! We have had some wonderful artists so far and I am so thankful for their...
View ArticleP&G Holiday Savings – Last Minute Shopping Deals
This is sponsored content from BlogHer and P&G. Phew! I am in the midst of a busy few days. Can you believe Christmas is a week from today?! If time has snuck up on you like it has me, you probably...
View ArticleBlessings of Christmas (And a winner!)
via As I’m reading my devotional this morning, cup of coffee in hand, listening to the chatter in my home from my Little Man and my Mama and looking forward to a lovely day ahead filled with family,...
View Article2012 in Review
In less than an hour, we’ll say goodbye to 2012 and welcome in a new year. Are you as baffled as I am that it could be possibly be 2013? I really don’t know where the last year has gone. It seems like...
View ArticleOne Word.
In my last post, I took some time to reflect on the last year and all of the blessings, challenges, joys, and lessons it held. While it’s important to look back from time to time, it’s so much more...
View ArticleFather’s Day
Sunday is Father’s Day. My boy has never had a Father’s Day with his daddy. For the first one, The Hubs was deployed. Since our boy was only 6 months old then, I didn’t do much for him. But I tried my...
View ArticlePerfectly Imperfect Mother
As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been missing for a while. If you know me personally, or have been a very observant reader, you probably know that I have a poor coping mechanism when I get emotionally...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2012
For some, every day is Memorial Day. We love you and miss you always.
View ArticleThank You
To all who have served or are currently serving, as well as the families who support you, thank you. Your selfless service and daily sacrifices are so very appreciated today and every day.
View Article2012 Holiday Giveaway Quartet
Can you believe that tomorrow brings December?! Already! Where has this year gone? To celebrate the final few weeks of the year and all of the wonderful holidays that they bring, and to say thank you...
View ArticleHoliday Giveaway Quartet | Liese Chavez
Welcome to the opening act of WSW’s Holiday Giveaway Quartet! Today I am featuring the amazingly talented Liese Chavez. I first discovered Liese in November of last year when I traveled to Colorado....
View ArticleAdventures with Pip! | Elf on a Shelf Ideas
Our sneaky holiday friend has arrived! Our Elf on a Shelf, adorably named Pip by Little Man last year, showed up the day after Thanksgiving and the kiddo has been thoroughly enjoying the tradition so...
View ArticleHoliday Giveaway Quartet | Inspirations Jewelry
Welcome to the second act of WSW’s Holiday Giveaway Quartet! This week I am featuring the talented, super sweet group of ladies over at Inspirations Jewelry! Inspirations Jewelry is the collaboration...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!
via I have so much to be thankful for. Not just today, but always. My health, my happy and healthy son, my wonderful family, my amazing friends. The roof over our heads, food on our table, clothes on...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Kiddo!
Five years ago right this very moment, my life changed forever. Happy 5th birthday to my sweet, funny, high energy, smart, compassionate, wise, and loving little boy. You are the raddest kid ever and...
View ArticleHoliday Giveaway Tree-o | Pattie Jansen Studio
Welcome to the first day of the Holiday Giveaway series! For the next three days, I’ll be featuring some amazingly talented and generous artists. The common theme? Courage, hope, and inspiration for...
View ArticleHoliday Giveaway Tree-o | Cynthia Elizabeth Linsenbardt
Welcome to the second day of the Holiday Giveaway series! For three days leading up to Christmas, I’ll be featuring some amazingly talented and generous artists. The common theme? Courage, hope, and...
View ArticleHoliday Giveaway Tree-o | Sophia Blue
Welcome to the third and final day of the Holiday Giveaway series! For three days leading up to Christmas, I’ll be featuring some amazingly talented and generous artists. The common theme? Courage,...
View ArticleMerry Christmas
via And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is...
View Article2013 in Review
It’s that time again. I know everyone says it, but I really truly cannot believe another year has passed. It honestly feels like yesterday that I was sitting at this very desk, exactly as I am tonight:...
View ArticleOne Word 2014
Yesterday I reflected on last year, but today I am ready to look ahead. While I do enjoy setting goals and challenging myself, I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions. Those things are just doomed to fail by...
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