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As the storm rolls in…

I'll be praying for you. On my knees asking our Savior to keep you safe. Pounding my chest to make the storm pass. Listening to the thunder to know when I should run to your side. I'll be praying that you see beauty in the color. And beauty in the design. {Thank you,...

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Life is Either a Daring Adventure or Nothing ~ Helen Keller

I put a frame around that picture just for you. You're welcome. This might be a long post, I can feel it... so bear with me. I promise I'll try to be my Tina Fey funniest? Ok?! K. I knew I wanted to hang these up... And I knew I wanted to have a cross wall again. I've...

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Insta-Friday…

Flagstaff, AZ. The Lowell Observatory. Looking out over Route 66. A beautiful letter at the Lowell Observatory about naming Pluto.   Happy Friday! ~Kate    

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Corners of my home {224}

{Fresh flowers for the in-law visit} {Golden Books and Scales and little houses from Creative Paper Trail} {See the tree IN the pool from the last dust storm? Crazy!}

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Grandma Camp {In the Meantime… Tonto Natural Bridge}

From http://www.pr.state.az.us/parks/TONA/index.html: Tucked away in a tiny valley surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park has been in the making for thousands of years. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the...

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Grandma Camp {2011 – In the Meantime, continued}

Payson, Arizona was the breath of fresh air I needed. It was the date my soul craved. Old schoolhouses full of stories and dreams. Beautiful flowers. Secret paths... that lead to hidden chapels. Discovering what is hidden inside of us is a beautiful gift. Maybe it is...

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Insta-Friday…

Can you believe the dust storms we have been having? I am going to have to pick up a few more cans of Pledge at the store... Happy Friday! ~Kate  

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Gussy + What inspires me…

Today, I am linking up with the ever lovely Gussy! Her question this week is what inspires me? My family. They fill me with laughter and love. I've noticed that since having children, I am more free to be me. Does that make sense? I am not worried, looking over my...

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Insta-Friday…

I L-O-V-E beautiful packaging. Love, Love, Love. Weekend trip to Flagstaff, AZ. The Arboretum at Flagstaff.   Happy Friday! ~Kate

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Grandma Camp {2011 – In the Meantime}

Our first weekend, we headed up to Payson, Arizona. We headed to Payson, Arizona to find weather cooler than 118 degrees. Payson is in the heart of Rim country. Have you ever driven the Mogollon Rim? It's really, really beautiful. If you ever have the chance, you...

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Grandma Camp {2011 – Week 2}

Week two was with Mr. B's family. The kids watched the 4th of July parade in Roundtop and had a wonderful time with aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents. Their Cousin C is such a sweetheart. I sent fifteen hugs for Cousin C with each kiddo. Cousin C, you got...

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Rags to Stitches Guest Post… Repurposing a Bookcase

Thank you, Alissa, for having me to over to share my bookshelf makeover with you (and motivating me to document the process). Sweet Baby J loves her books. I love that she loves books. The kids are away at Grandma Camp, so I decided to tackle a bookshelf project. I am...

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Insta-Friday…

This is my inspiration board at work. It helps keep me grounded and reminds me of what is important in life. Dessert in Payson, AZ Thrift stores in Payson, AZ. Crazy good breakfast. Can someone tell me why it is 114 degrees at 8pm at night? Murphy. I luff him. It's...

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Fill me…

Fill me, O God. Let all that I do be to Your glory. Let all that I say be filled Your gentleness. Let my hands be used to reach out in kindness.   Fill me, O God. Empty me of bitterness. Empty me of selfishness. Empty me of pride.   Fill me, O God.   I...

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Glimpses into Grandma Camp {The Switch Off}

My parents met up with Mr. B's parents for the switch-off. I am so blessed. My children are going to grow up surrounded by the love and wisdom of our parents. Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

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Glimpses into Grandma Camp {Day 3}

Aunt Margaret's house... One item on the kids list for summer camp was to go to Aunt Margaret's house. They love to swim and make cookies! My sweet daddy with my babies. Then, on their way home... Dad can find any car show in a 50 mile radius. Did I ever tell you that...

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The Walmart Ice Cream Social #theicecreamsocial

Mr. B and I headed out to #theicecreamsocial. We were so excited ~ It has been hovering around 115 here in Phoenix. We had some terrible wind storms yesterday and when we arrived we learned that the freezer had been knocked out from the wind storms. What?! Oh no! The...

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Glimpses into Grandma Camp {Day 1}

The Houston Zoo and Aquarium... Thank you mom and dad for taking pictures! They look like they are having an amazing time! Mom, I think Julia is going to outgrow you any second! Love you, Baby Girl

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4th of July Wreath #gluenglitter

Materials: Elmer's Foam Board Scissors Yarn Wooden Stars Sparkly Star Stickers Are you like me? Did you wait until the absolute last minute to make a cute 4th of July decoration? Well, this one only took about 45 minutes and I found all supplies at Walmart. If you...

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Grandma Camp {2011}

This is our 2nd year doing Grandma Camp. We decided that since we live in Arizona and all our family lives in Texas, we would share our kids each summer with the Grandmas. One week with my family, one week with Brian's family. Last year I spent the first week moping...

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