One of my very most favorite sewing sites online has a brand new completely updated website. To celebrate the new look, Sense and Sensibility Patterns is having a HUGE sale! The sale was supposed to end today, but I received a notice that it’s been extended until Monday! So head over and check it out. All patterns are 15% off!
We inherited these chairs from the previous owners of our home. They are among the many things they graciously left behind for us when they moved out and we moved in. They sit under a pine tree in our back yard, next to the bird feeder, which the previous owners also graciously left. I love these chairs. I enjoyed sitting… Read More »Extreme Makeover Garden Chair Edition
Today was a full day! We did school. I cut the front grass (most of it, till I ran out of gas in the mower). Josh cut the back grass. I baked 3 loaves of bread. We did hammered flower impressions on fabric. I made a wire ribbon flower, like this one, only mine is turquoise blue. I made dinner… Read More »Busy Day
This past weekend’s weather was gorgeous. We went to a nearby favorite park to enjoy a bit of God’s creation and we celebrated Emma’s 2nd Birthday (technically a couple of days late, but she didn’t mind).Swinging on favorite swings. Playing in the VERY COLD water. Sophie enjoyed her first ride in a swing. Loving the sand and the water, which… Read More »Our Weekend Gift
Yesterday’s discussion at home was interesting. Here’s the question: Can you back up all your decisions with scripture? The topic came up because the author of a blog I read posted the statement that “I think it is wrong for Christians in America to have their children in government controlled schools”. I’ll let you read the most recent post, the… Read More »Theological Thinking
Being a Home Maker is by far the hardest job I’ve ever had. Even when I was working 16 hour days, living on double cappuccino’s with a shot of vanilla because I couldn’t get sleep, my job was easier than it is now. But my “job” now is absolutely, by far, the most fulfilling one I’ve ever had. What I… Read More »We Are Home Makers
Why, oh why did I wait for so long!!?? I finally bought myself a Moby wrap. My midwife told me to, but I didn’t listen to her right away. I have 3 other slings, and I used those. (One of which I used to carry 3 other children. Yes, I’ve had it for a while.) Well, after trying to carry… Read More »My new favorite thing
I know my husband. One of the things I know about him is that he doesn’t say much. I’ll ramble on about almost anything, talk thoughts out as they pop into my head, express my oh-so-many opinions at any time. Not my husband. He talks, but he’s more careful about what he says. So I know when he says something… Read More »He said what?
I fought against having a schedule for years. I’m too spontaneous. I don’t want to be tied down. I want freedom. Well, not having a schedule really didn’t work very well. I always felt like I was behind. I had to get everything done today. Right now. All of it. So this year, I made schedules for us. A schoolwork… Read More »My Schedule Sets Me Free
Today is the first day of March. March – you know – in like a lion, out like a lamb? THAT March. I can actually feel my fingers itch to start raking up the leaves that were missed last fall. I’m longing for the smell of fresh mulch to put on my flower beds. I’m dreaming of my children playing… Read More »Happy March!