May

I HAD to share this with you.  I think it is my favorite picture of her...ever.I love it! 
It makes me happy :)

Anyone else reading this book?

Want to totally mess up your head and wonder what in the world you are doing?  Read it then.

I'll be back next time to talk more about it.  Right now my thoughts are too jumbled to decipher anything coherent...but I'm working on it.

May is the busiest month of the year for me.

I love it though.  Wrapping up the school year with lots of fun activities...I'm trying to enjoy every second of it.

Have a blessed weekend friends!

Twelve

Turning twelve is bittersweet for this Momma.

How in the world did my baby turn twelve?  Why does it go so fast?  And yet...thank you God for twelve years.  Thank you for this child who makes us laugh, who drives us crazy, who has started with the typical "teenager"moodiness.  Thank you for his work ethic, for his generousity, for him still needing hugs and kisses.  Thank you for his passion, whether it is baseball, fishing, basketball, or surfing...Thank you Lord for these twelve years.

I so look forward to the man he is becoming.
Happy Birthday Logan, who first made me a mother.  My love for you runs deeper than the sea.

Is it just me?

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Is it just me or are more and more bloggers telling the truth?
I love that it's not just about decorating or organizing the spice rack anymore.
It seems that the facade is over...and I'm glad for it.
Not everyone can do everything, and if you can, great!
I love the stories of honesty the best.

My favorites of the week:
Beth
Paige
Sarah
and especially Tara's.


Yes, we are all so different.  We all have a story.  And it is all a beautiful mess.
Have a blessed weekend friends.

I made something...

I'm slowly, but surely, getting my creative mojo back.

Inspired by this pin,  I found this spare piece of scrap wood in my garage and painted my own version.

This is our master bedroom.  It is meant to be gray and white, very soothing, with pops of color and whimsy.  I'm working on the pops of color and whimsy :)

The wood was already very weathered.  After painting it I did a light sandpapering and made the little pendant banner with some cute birdie fabric I've been holding on to.

Next...toying with some new ideas for my etsy shop.
We'll see what happens.  :)

Have a blessed weekend friends!

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Fashion Help

Ashton took this instagram of me last night.

Yes, I am a dork and I was wearing my Big Bang Theory  shirt.

(my favorite tv show right now)

I've been wanting to participate in What I Wore Wednesday for the longest time.
If you've never heard of it, it's a weekly link party that shows your outfit choices for the week.

Since I've been pregnant, nursing, or generally busy taking care of young children all day for the last few years, I had gotten into a bad habit of hair in a ponytail, no make-up, and either work-out clothes or a t-shirt and jeans get up most days.  I've decided I'm ready to start looking my own personal best and having fun with "getting ready" for the day.  WI WW is a great bloggy idea for some inspiration.

I'd like to start investing in some really beautiful clothes and jewelry that not only make me feel comfortable and fashionable,  but that also benefit a good cause.  I'm looking at some jewelry accessories from The Noonday collection.  I would LOVE some advice or direction on any clothing or jewelry companies that are Christian based or or designed to help others in some way. 

Thanks in advance!  I can't wait to see some of your suggestions :)

Hello Six

Hello Six.

 Hello Art Party.

Hello Art Studio (dining room)

Hello pinata.

 Hello art cake.  Thank you Publix.

Hello presents.

Hello Just Dance 3.

Hello completed canvases and proud artists.  :)

Hello Besties.

Hello blue eyeshadow.(what?)

Hello "best-day-of-my-life" she says.  :)

Linking up Hellos with Lisa