the pleated polka dot

{{watching my children grow in their friendships}} these girls are the daughters of my closest friend (the one in the middle is mine) . ...

:photo: {Books I love} 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp: Honestly this book has been life changing for me. I have learned that perspective is e...

{photo} he says it with devious enthusiasm every time "want some oreo's?" i immediately want to say no....my waistline be...

baby giggles. i am going to be honest. i am not a fan of the snow or cold weather. i like to be covered and warm from head to toe, coffe...

{reading} "when i read my child a story i am doing far more than entertaining him. i am expanding his world with language, words, tho...

joy : [noun]; the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying. it echoed from wall to wall...

"{sabbath} is time to stop, to refrain from being seduced by our desires. to stop working. stop making money. stop spending money. see...

{photo credit} baby giggles. candles. date nights. that my husband still opens the car door for me. love notes on my dashboard. eisley...

**my sweet friends and secret santa** {please excuse the poor quality pictures- inside, at night, with a point and shoot=blah} this year,...

this book.... wayne muller - {sabbath-finding rest, renewal and delight in our busy lives} seriously guys...it's been life changing ...

**the fact that everything is inspirational** i read this quote not long ago...and it keeps coming back to mind. "today be aware of h...

*** late nights spent creating handmade goodies last night my sweet friend Alison came over for a sewing date. i fell asleep on the couc...

*** {repentance brought about by forgiveness} *** photo credit last night the bedtime process had a bumpy start. snuggles and a quick sho...