This weeks pictures brought to you by: Mom, Julia and I's trip to the English Rose Team Room in Carefree, Arizona. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or...
If you look at your favorite sellers on Etsy, you will probably notice one thing they have in common: they all have amazing photos of the items in their shops! Having an online shop - where your customers don't see the items in person, can be challenging. But, with...
My dear friend, Cindy, opened her Etsy store - Pretty Pretty Cindy! I had the honor of taking shop pictures for her. Isn't she talented?! I truly admire people who can crochet and sew and knit and chew gum at the same time. That is one talent that is just NOT in my...
Our dear priest, Father Brian, recently turned 70. St. Bernard's staff turned the hall into the S. S. Bell and we celebrated in style with a themed party. Today at Mass, Father mentioned that we had visitors last Sunday - what some people may refer to as panhandlers....
I was so blessed to snag a little time with dear friends and their new baby. So little, so sweet, so smushy. just how I like' em.
Momma and daddy brought the babies back to Arizona. They are home from Grandma Camp 2012! It is so nice to have a full house. On Saturday, Momma , Julia and I snuck out to the English Rose Tea Room in Arizona. We were seated at the Queen's table. We ate little...
Do you remember a few weeks ago when I told you about #PostCFK that our office was going to participate in the Post SIMPLE Service project? Well, our office Sunshine Committee led the charge and did an outstanding job! Our Sunshine Committee is a group of kind and...
I could start this post in many different ways, but it starts with one beautiful truth. All joy comes from God. All happiness comes from Him. This week, I was asked by BlogHer: What resources do I use to increase and sustain happiness? Ironically, I am writing...
From Kim {Thank you, Kim. You warmed my heart!} *************************************************************************************** Kate is a truly special photographer. A friend of mine recommended her to me for family pictures and I'm so happy she was able to...
Brian and I have been married almost thirteen years. We dated for five years and were friends for two years before that. (My goodness - I sound ancient right about now, huh?) A few months ago, I put on facebook that we were giving a 'marriage discernment' talk for our...
Last week two friends graduated from college! I had the priveledge of heading out and seeing their final portfolio reviews at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Congratulations Wendy and Antonio! I am so thrilled for you....
Have you ever read Dottie Angel? She is absolutely precious. She writes with rainbows and meadows and roses. I'm quite sure we would be dear friends. I would sit at her feet, pet Used Dog and Little Olive, go thrifting with her and drink tea. She uses the phrase high...
First of all, those shorts. Why? Yes, my brother and cousins are much cooler than I am. Why am I the oldest and the shortest? Maybe we'll do another reenactment in 20 years. I'm sure I'll be taller then. Thank you, Uncle Mark, for taking the pics! Good memories. All...
Thursday, I flew my babies over to Texas to spend time with my family and Brian's family. When we moved to Arizona, we came up with Grandma Camp. This way the kids can spend amazing one on one time with grandmas and grandpas and cousins and uncles and aunts. I can...
Today, I am happier than a June bug on a tomato plant! I am heading to Texas to see my momma and daddy. I'll be spending some extra time with my Grandma White. I'll be eating chips and salsa and playing Crazy 8's. I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend!...
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. ~ Isaiah 43:19
How could I forget? I am cranky and short tempered, tired and irritable. And then, Amy reminded me... Be still. Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” This week, I am going to...
If we had coffee today, I would most likely tell you how hot it is getting. I'm not great with heat. It's the short temper that comes with the sweaty palms and thirst. But then, I'd tell you that we had a really wonderful day. We took Brian out to lunch for Father's...
My daddy. He has a personality as wonderful as Texas. He is fast friends with everyone he meets and his kindness knows no limits. He still takes my calls when I need help deciphering what funny noise the car is making. He drove to Aggieland just to buy my sweet...
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