Friday, July 30, 2010

Shake, Rattle & MATCH: Sound Matching Game Tutorial

I've been racking my brain trying to think of something original to make for the Fireflies & Jellybeans Iron Crafter Challenge.  The secret crafting ingredient for this crafting throw-down was...
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Coming in August: Life Lessons Preschool

My number one and only son is starting preschool this fall.I am happy for him.He is so bright, talented, sweet, and amazing.I will miss him terribly. Instead of letting it break my heart into a million...
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

I'm Going With Gladys

Thank you, everyone, for your name suggestions for my bike.I enjoyed them all. But in the end, I just had to go with Gladys, my grandma's name. I think my husband thinks it's strange to name a bike...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Now That's a BIKE!

I know what you're thinking...Now that's a real bike! My bike-loving husband picked up this little beauty at our neighbor's garage sale the day I sprained my ankle for a mere $5! Apparently, when he...
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Golden Moments

My baby girl is sick with a fever.  So is my middle one, but for some reason she won't admit it.So in addition to resting my foot, these days, I am holding sick babies.I shouldn't look like I'm...
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Friday, July 23, 2010

Sah and Me

This is Me and my Great-Grandmother, Gladys Holman.We called her Sah. We became good buddies when she came to live with our family.Apparently, I never talked before that time, but she helped me find...
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Keeping It Simple. Keeping It Real.

My blog is rather simplistic. Have you noticed? If you've found your way here...CONGRATS!It was probably through word of mouth, and I mean that literally.  Someone probably told you to come. Why...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

A Quick Peek Into My Soul

I have received a blog award from my friend Kendra at The Things I Love Most.  As part of the award, I have been asked to share seven things about myself with you. 1.  In general, I take...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Irish Wit

I've aways loved Irish sayings. For a long time now this one has been my favorite.  I even cross-stitched it: But this Irish toast always makes me chuckle when I hear it: May those that love us,...
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Monday, July 19, 2010

Little Warm Fuzzies

My last post had crawdads and worms in it, so I decided to do something a little less gross today! Here are some sweet things that have come into my life in the last week. First:  These S &...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Beauty, Beasts & Blogaversary

Just thought I'd share this photo from our week of stay-cation.I call it "Beauty and the Beasts".We went fishing three times last week.  (You're welcome, husband.)We caught a bunch of bizarre little...
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Monday, July 12, 2010

Birthday Ripples: Celebrating A Birthday Through Service

I read this post by my bloggy friend Lara over at The Golden Seven some time ago, and I immediately knew that I wanted to follow her example.  To celebrate turning 37 earlier this year, Laura did...
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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

Mothers, I believe this, I really do. And I am thankful for the Mother who taught me these truth...
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Thursday, July 8, 2010

She Wants To Marry Me

These are my kids. As my brother-in-law observed during his visit, they've got big personalities and do everything with a lot of character.  The last night of their visit, Scarlett and Guy had their...
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Me In Real Life

This is me in real life. This is the man I love. These are the children who light up my life. This is them acting normal. This is my niece Ella wearing the necklace I whipped up for her on...
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