We got back from Texas late Sunday. After I travel and see my family, I always have a hard time getting back into the swing of things. Do you? On Monday, the kids helped me pull out all of the Christmas boxes from under the stairs. In my brilliance, we kept going. We...
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Insta-Friday…
This weeks pictures brought to you by: 142 fourth graders. 4 hours. The Nature Conservatory. And the letter "T" for Tuesday. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app...
Happy Thanksgiving
Quiet | The Yellow Chair
Last week, wandering through Junk in the Trunk vintage market, sweet baby J pointed out a chair she thought I'd love. She was so right. It brightens up the room and now I have a new spot just to listen to the piano. I treasure these days with sweet baby J. Everyone...
Insta-Friday…
This weeks pictures brought to you by: The joy of parent / teacher conferences. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their...
Coffee Date: Reflections
If we had coffee today, I would tell you that I am in this incredible bubble. I am in a blessed, happy and content world right now. I'm in that place that I don't want to sneeze or even blink, because things are really, really good. I love when people ask, "what do...
Awake | My Fall Table
It can be so easy to change the seasons in your home. So easy - and very affordable! The table runner was in Sweet Baby J's room, so I kidnapped that for fall I pulled out a rustic farm bowl from my cupboard. I found a beautiful dish towel that I bought from Amy's...
Awake | Yellow Buttercups
I sat out by the pool today and tried desperately to clean it so that Mr. B wouldn't have to. I texted him that I couldn't get the skimmer to work correctly and he texted me right back not to worry. A few months ago, I would have ignored his kindness and tried to fix...
Veterans Day | Nice guys DO finish first
Stories of greatness... {My grandfather, Forrest Arnold Thompson, Sr. } {Grandpa Thompson and his P-39.} Once a pilot... always a pilot! {I was about 8 years old} {From January 2011} Inspired by Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation, the Mayor’s Council on Senior...
Awake | Company – the four legged kind
Murphy has friends over for the week. If you knew me growing up, you know that I was terrified of big dogs. Nope, no reason in particular ~ just scared. A few years ago, my sweet friend Aimee was very patient with me as I got to know her beautiful big dog, Gretchen....
