I moved this seat into the mudroom to see how it would look, and it was perfect. And when I happened upon it later in the day, this sweet princess was found sleeping upon it. I do believe it must be enchanted, though the princess was able to awaken on her own, no prince required.
While my husband was working on the addition, the Littles were eating lunch on the back deck. Husband was putting some roofing shingles on, peeling off the paper backing and setting it aside. A swift breeze came by, picking up one of the discarded papers and sending it down to the table where the Littles were sitting – a brown… Read More »Hunting for Treasure
I’ve been working on saying Yes to more of the kids’ requests. I can easily get caught up in all there is to do around our home, both work and play, and I’m a bit of an introvert these days. I’m perfectly content to just be home. But my children? Well, there’s a whole world of adventure out there for… Read More »Just Say Yes
I’ve posted a few of Silas’ cute quotes and a couple of stories on facebook, but I want to be able to remember them later, and since I don’t have a journal, this is the best place to share and save them. Silas: (limping in to me) “Mama, I have only one leg.” Me: “Only one leg? What happened to… Read More »Words
Sorry for the extended break. We took a trip to North Carolina for Thanksgiving to spend a holiday with ALL our children for the first time in 4 years. Husband and I, our seven children, our son-in-law, our granddaughter and our brand new, just born on November 18th granddaughter! Meet Norah Jane! Isn’t she just beautiful? The whole family is… Read More »New Grandbaby! and Silas’ Lunch Quote
The week before three years ago, we were busy! My dad and stepmother were here for a visit, hoping to meet their grandchild. But the grandchild wasn’t cooperative. Our daughter, son-in-law, and our granddaughter were visiting and were getting ready to return home. Our oldest son was preparing to leave home for school. My husband was preparing to drive him… Read More »Three Years Ago
I think, and having loved and talked with a few octogenarians and even nonagenarians (my family is blessed with longevity) I have learned, that the things we will look back on with fond remembrance doesn’t have a whole lot to do with what our homes look like or what our work is, but how we lived. I don’t want those… Read More »Times to Remember