Monthly Archives: August 2017

I do not and have never claimed to be a fashionista. I frequently listen and read some fashion bloggers who shop and offer encouragement and advise to their readers. They shop almost every day. They try on outfit after outfit … Continue reading →

You are 4 months old today.  I am so grateful for an outlet to write about your first months of life. To hold close the memories of where you are and how you’ve gotten here. Here you are on Day … Continue reading →

Dad is in the hospital …….. again.  It’s always serious if you are admitted to the hospital but this time it just seemed to be harder.  Hospitals are busy and loud. So many sick people and no one is more … Continue reading →

This room give me all the feels. It’s far from done. I have pictures to hang  A beautiful rug to find The fireplace is a wreck.  But just take it in This room has the prettiest floors Just look at … Continue reading →

This wall  Right here Plain and boring  It’s the wall you see as soon as you enter the front door I wanted it to make a statement.  I wanted shiplap. You know, the Joanna Gaines famous shiplap? Yep….that shiplap.  I … Continue reading →

Well that’s not exactly true. I actually have many words but not sure how to adequately express them.  Last week we prepared for Baby Jacks dedication day. Many know of Christenings but we celebrate dedications as we dedicate our children … Continue reading →

My son was born today. His birth story, no matter how long ago was a doozy.  Getting pregnant was NOT hard for me. Staying pregnant was. My first pregnancy resulted in a daughter.  Courtney was 2 years old when we … Continue reading →

After the roof on the carport was complete, the walls were next.  Ya’ll…calling the walls “walls” is a big stretch. The owner who built the garage in the 70’s decided to puzzle piece the walls together with whatever he could … Continue reading →

The Old House had an extra added benefit when we bought it.  Now some people might have thought it was just an eyesore……which it was, but you have to look past the roof that looked as if it would cave … Continue reading →

One year ago today we had a wedding on the front porch of the old house. It was a magical and very hot evening full of love, family and friends as we witnessed the marriage of Justin and Courtney. From … Continue reading →