Dear November, I’m sorry you have to leave so soon. It seems like you just got here and now you’re headed out already. I always hate when you go. It seems that we never get around to doing all we planned to do together. I know I say this every year, but next year we’re [...]
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One of the most peculiar things for me to subscribe to when I became Lutheran was the liturgy and the church calendar. I’ve been in a liturgical church for five years and I’m just now starting to really anticipate the rhythm and the meaning of it. In some ways, it seems simple and straight forward [...]
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the kids table…. dear dacor range, how did I ever live without you? the big kids table… parker House Rolls, ten years running my reason for living happy-tizers a few of my favorite people step away from the chocolate-orange dream cake right out of the oven a few more people I love…. the feasting begins [...]
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I’m not gonna lie, it’s hard to host anything at your house when you homeschool. There are books and #2 pencils and notebook paper e.very.where. This buffet that I’ve had for many years has recently become our locker. It holds all our books and is usually hideous like this. But without our beloved school room, [...]
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Like you, my next three days will be quite busy, baking and cleaning and decorating and such. I wanted to pause this Monday morning and give thanks for this house. This place of sanctuary from life’s troubles. We are thankful for it and for the precious ones who dwell here with us. Prayer for the [...]
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If I were stranded alone on a deserted island and could only take the bare necessities with me, I’d take my espresso maker and my books. I know what you’re thinking. I’m gonna wish I had my toothbrush and my laptop. Okay, I’ll take those too. If there’s one thing that I don’t like about [...]
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I think I’ve got a crafting hangover. I need some motrin and a day to sleep it off. But what do I do instead? I make us (you and me) a pdf file of last years’ Thanksgiving banner. I liked it so much, I’m using it again. And I wanted to share with you. [...]
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Good Morning Peeps! It’s SATurday and I’m up at the crack of dawn because I’m can never sleep in and I’m so mischievous because guess what???!!! There’s one more day! This is like the surprise party you’ve always been waiting for. So enjoy this encore to the ’12 Days’ because you’re in for a treat—— [...]
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If you’re new to the ’12 Days’, you may visit the previous days by clicking on the day you of your choice: Day 1 Crayon Roll Day 2 Zippered Pouches Day 3 Appliqued Placemats Day 4 Quilted Potholders Day 5 Camera Strap Day 6 Embellished Dish Towels Day 7 Bean Bags Day 8 Alphabet Crayons [...]
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If you’re new to the ’12 Days’, you may visit the previous days by clicking on the day you like: Day 1 Crayon Roll Day 2 Zippered Pouches Day 3 Appliqued Placemats Day 4 Quilted Potholders Day 5 Camera Strap Day 6 Embellished Dish Towels Day 7 Bean Bags Day 8 Alphabet Crayons Day 9 [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
