July has been a month of ups and downs, celebration and mourning, reconnecting and letting go. I am never in a hurry for summer to end but I must admit I am ready to bid July adieu. Celebrations July started out on a positive note with my sweet daughter’s birthday: Memory Lane Monday: Our Sunshine…
The Hippie and the Pirate: A Love Story (Part 3)
The Hippie and the Pirate: A Love Story Part 3: First Kiss David and I faithfully attended church youth group every week, eagerly anticipating those few minutes together afterwards while waiting for our rides. We would also talk on the phone every chance we got. Our family phone was in the kitchen and those were…
What I’m Into (June 2013 Edition)
I’ve seen several people doing these “What I’m Into” posts recently. I’ve really enjoyed reading them so I decided I’d do it, too. Here goes: Around My Home Early in June David rented three levels of scaffolding and replaced the siding on the peak on the front of our house. This is a project he’s…
Autumn to Christmas
I’m in the process of turning my home into a cozy nest of Christmas-y cheer. Christmas is the bright spot in a season I could otherwise do without and I love to “deck the halls”. Here are some before and after pics of what I’ve been working on: This table is just inside our entry…