Bluebonnets

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There were bluebonnets… Lots of them. I could have watched him play all day in that little patch of blue. Of course I sat him down knowing he would try a taste of something… be it the dirt, flowers or grass. He chose a mouthful of bluebonnet. The wildflowers are extra beautiful this year. Maybe [...]



Bluebird Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday everyone!  Hope you’re having a beautiful week so far! I {finally} redid my bluebird tuesday logo – it was way past due in my opinion!! A few weeks ago Mary requested a quote by the beautiful Angie Smith. via Do you have some favorite quotes/ verses or lyrics that bring you hope? Feel [...]



And the Planning Begins!

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Agh! I seriously feel like I have NO time to be planning a big birthday bash for my Bubby. Or not enough time rather. Anyhow I originally wanted to do an old school Ninja Turtles theme for his party but to be honest the stuff I am finding is not so cute! I think I’ve [...]



Healing or Something Like It

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I think the questions have stopped. Maybe forever, maybe not. But right now they just don’t seem that important. All the Why’s and What if’s. I am not at total peace with her absence and her death, but I have peace without answers, if that makes any sense at all? Driving today I thought about [...]



Oh, for the Love of Sunflowers

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These beauties grow by our church’s campground, and this pic was actually taken last summer. I look forward to seeing them bloom again this year. They are pure amazingness to stand next to. Link up with the yellow songbird‘s saturday snapshot and share your pictures here :) xo



My {handmade} Happy List ♥

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Today I’m linking up with Natasha’s uplifting blog hop, sharing some of the things that put a smile on my face… like pretty dresses! Have you seen this place?? It’s absolutely fantastic. Dress heaven. It’s called the Shabby Apple. *swoon* Oh, and does Lisa Leonard get any more fabulous? I think I’ve convinced myself that [...]



Bubby’s 1st Rodeo

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I hadn’t been to the rodeo since I was 4 so it was like my first time too! ;) Anyhow we went last Saturday with Pete’s brother and my sweet friend Katie. It was lots of fun just watching everyone rodeo up and act like we wear boots all year! Rides are fun, but this [...]



Making a Layered Rainbow Cake

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As if I’m a baker. Ha! I got this idea from my friend Katie, so all the credit goes to her. I’ve been obsessed with making it ever since! Anyway, I got a few requests about it, and thought it would make a fun post! Lots of fun colors anyway :) 1… Get your ingredients [...]



Bluebird Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday everyone :) I don’t know about you but somedays I just need a pick-me-up. Today is one of those days. Tiffany requested this quote last week and it resonates deeply with me today. I guess I need a little perspective today of what really matters… and what doesn’t. Wishing you all a peaceful [...]



A few things the 1st day of Spring brought…

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I ventured out into Jenna’s garden today and it was a much needed break -Just to be outside- Not to mention the beautimous weather that puts me in the ‘gardening mood’ :) I spent over an hour pulling weeds. I don’t know how weeds manage to survive the ridiculous cold winters but pretty flowers can’t. [...]



Miscellany Monday

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Excuse my random pile of thoughts today… or join in on the madness at Carissa’s blog! Mama please. NOW! That’s what Bubby’s saying these days without even saying a word. He’s noticing my absence {and by that I mean a few footsteps into the kitchen while he can still eye me}. He’s suddenly very interested [...]



Small Miracles Blog Hop #2

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I admitted to Pete yesterday that Jenna just feels so far away. I mean obviously, right? But it’s different than it used to be. I remember just having that feeling {for lack of a better word} that she was right there with us. I like to think she’s close by even though it doesn’t feel [...]



New Designs

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If I could call this collection of blog designs anything it would be prettiness. Scroll down to see what I mean :) This last blog design has a spiffy rotating banner with three different banners. Click F5 to reload the page and a new banner will appear! Wait list is currently open~ click here for [...]



Jenna Journal Update ♥

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I don’t want to sound like a cheeseball but I seriously want to cry with happy tears. I just finished counting the journals in hand, and the amount of donations that have been made. It is >>seriously<< overwhelming. In a good way ;) So you want to know the numbers? Just now I counted 140 [...]



Blog Design faq {part 3}

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I know this stuff is super boring if you’re not interested in bloggy makeovers but for those thinking about it, it may answer some questions you have rolling around in your head. These are questions I get asked a lot, so I hope it helps someone out there :) Oh, and if there’s anything you [...]