Looking Back.....

Goodbye little cottage

many memories....
many firsts.....

we will always hold you dear......

love

t.b.a.o

{Pieces of Fall around our Home}

A daily reminder on the mantle for me, that this is not only a season to give thanks but it is always a time to give of myself for the glory of God and as this verse perfectly says; cheerfully![I'm,God's still working on that part in me ]

Here is one of the little projects I have been working on lately

A place mat for Arabella and to protect our table [from marks from the spoon]

How to:

• Find some cute paper[Here is where I found this paper]
• Cut to a size you wish or use an existing place mat for a pattern.
• If your paper is thin, cut a card stock the same size to back your paper with.
• Cover front and back with clear contact paper[like a sandwich]
• Trim edges of contact paper to look even but not too close to paper where it will come apart.
• And Voila, let Bella beat away [okay, not really]

[It is really fun to embellish the place mat also but you have to be careful that it's not too bulky or the contact paper/laminate will come apart.]

Catching up!

Here are some random pictures from last week

Maebrianna turned one!!!

{Jason& Heather's}

You can't walk by our house with out being seen!!!

We are watching!!! ha ha

Hey it's great entertainment for Bella & Orrin

Ahhh my Latte

We were Plugged in!!

Since the storm last Sunday knock the power out just on our side of the street, our neighbors were so nice to run a cord across the road from their house to ours for the necessities like the fridge,freezer, espresso machine{OK not really a necessity}but.... I thought the fridge would hold for a little to press up some java.{I think we better pay their bill} On Tuesday when my Mom came over we actually keep switching the plugs around so our sewing machines would work and... my Mom sewed up not one but two dresses in no time at all.{and cut out two} Amazing! Thank you dear Mama.

Yes I am addicted!!!

...but I do share! Stop by anytime!

Birthday Breakfast Treat!

Since we had made a cake a couple of weeks ago,

I decided to make her a yummy breakfast!

French Toast with Creme & Blueberries

She was thrilled!

[silly Mama only put one candle at first]

{She's Two!!}

Our Newest Trick

I don't go to far away during this stunt. Bella would love to push him all the way to the store if she could. It is amazing to see what God puts in us when we are little. Little girls motherly instincts. What ever I do she copies on her babies. Rocking, Feeding, wrapping in blankets, putting in the stroller & then what Grandma said the other day makes me realize all my privacy is now gone [not that I have any thing to hide]. Here's the story. She had one little baby and one bigger baby laying down taking naps, I assume. She pats the little one then walks to the door & shakes her hand at the bigger one. I am guessing "You go to sleep right now!" would be what she would be saying in her emphatic hand shaking. Grandma thought it was so funny to see. What's she going to tell when she really starts talking!!

Delectable Strawberries

Picked fresh out of the field early this morning!
Stemmed & ready to go into freezer for yummy recipes like smoothie & scones.
Fresh Strawberry Cream Pie!

The little wows of our today

Hello! Just thought I would share more of our life with family & friends & who ever wishes to peek in.



" oh wow, oH WoW" are the little words coming from the dining room & there I find Arabella "helping" get Aunt Leah's gift ready to send.(Don't look yet A. Leah) She is a kindergarten teacher so fun items for the classroom & for her birthday
The chase is on especially when she has fun ribbon to trail after her
Fresh lilac trimmings! Spring is Here...
...and green grass....
... and beautiful sunshine! Thank you Lord you give us Hope with our spring showing up all around us.