• October Scripture-A-Week
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    October Scripture-A-Week

    September 25, 2018 - By 

    I just realized this didn’t get posted on the 15th like its supposed to. September is probably my craziest month of the year and this year is worse. I take team and individual photos for the local travel soccer league and that eats up all my free time in August and September. I’m currently dealing with an issue with one of the companies that prints the Memory Mates. It’s always one thing after another! I’ve also had a lot going on with my job, which I’ll might share with you later. So with just these things, my stress meter is…

  • Summer Wrap Up 2018
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    2018 Summer Wrap Up

    September 22, 2018 - By 

    Jeez, now that September’s almost over, I thought I’d better do my summer wrap up. Before you know it, it will be Christmas. Sheesh! So for us in Alabama, school gets out in late May so that’s where our fun will begin. –MAY– Memorial Day Weekend my 2 nieces stayed with us while their parents traveled to NYC. On that Saturday was their Recital Day! On Sunday, we went over to Lake Martin. We hiked at Smith Mountain and then enjoyed some lake time with our friends. The boys rescued a turtle. Back in March, Drew got in a wreck,…

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    September Scripture-A-Week

    August 15, 2018 - By 

    Hey ya’ll! Hope everyone is having a great week! Here’s your September scripture a week sheet. These can be used to memorize, to post around the house as reminders of God’s love, etc! The follow words resonated with me. I hope they touch your heart like they did mine. Happy Fall, Y’all! Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” ~Hebrews 13:5 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. ~Psalm…

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    Currently – August 2018

    August 1, 2018 - By 

    Here’s the currently post for August. Follow along with Anne for the Currently link up each month. /following/ Here are 2 of my favorite instagrammers that I just love, who inspire me. A post shared by Susan (@susan.grimes) on Jul 17, 2018 at 7:08am PDT A post shared by Melissa Gibson Photography (@melissagibsonphotography) on Jun 2, 2018 at 8:45am PDT /ordering/ With school around the corner…All my money is going to towards, school stuff. Supplies, marching band shoes, instrument lyres, school lunches… /pinning/ I’m always pinning tons of randomness, but as of late I’ve pinned some super cute fall outfits…

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    August Scripture-A-Week

    July 17, 2018 - By 

    Here’s the next Scripture a week post for the coming month of August. I know for August much of the south will be returning to school. Teachers, administrators, janitors, bus drivers, and students gear up for another school year. While most parents are glad to have their kids back to a more structured schedule, many parents are reluctant to have to get back into all that comes with school and the after work activities that happen during the school year. With all that being said, I’ve gathered some more verses for us to pray over and possibly memorize during the…

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    {Recap} Spring Bucket List 2018

    July 5, 2018 - By 

    Here’s my list of things that I wanted to accomplish before Spring was over. Take pictures of Cherry Blossoms Yes, here’s a close up of one that I got at Arlington Cemetery in DC Shop at a farmer’s market – didn’t happen Take Daisy for a walk Go to a museum Oh yes, watch for those posts Decorate for Spring – nope Find a four leaf clover – no Go to a Spring Training game See post here. Do something you’ve never done before Visit a new thrift store or consignment shop – didn’t do Skip rocks – didn’t happen…

  • Currently - July 2018
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    Currently – July 2018

    July 4, 2018 - By 

    Happy 4th of July!! /celebrating/ the 4th by driving home. Yeah, having 4th of July on a Wednesday didn’t work well with having to get to Baton Rouge on Thursday. We are leaving the mountains of North Carolina today heading home for the night only to have to get back in the car and drive to Louisiana tomorrow. /visiting/ family in Baton Rouge tomorrow. We will get to see Rob’s older sister, who we haven’t seen in about 15 years. Her and her 3 boys (our nephews) will be there. I’m excited to get the cousins together and see the…

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    Summer Bucket List 2018

    June 19, 2018 - By 

    Summer officially starts this week. In case you wondered summer is from Thursday, June 21 through Saturday, September 22. Although, my 9th grader starts school August 8th and my college kid starts August 20th. And since both the boys have been done with school since May, I’ve let a several weeks go by. I need to get busy. – Make popsicles. – Make something off my Recipe Bucket List. – Make some bird feeders. – Go swimming. – Make root beer floats. – Go on a quick family trip somewhere fun. – Go on a family hike. – Visit family.…

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    July Scripture-A-Week

    June 15, 2018 - By 

    While thinking of July, I think of how grateful I am to live in America. Even with all the drama and politics, I am happy to be free. So I was feeling a freedom theme. As an American, I know I take my freedom for granted, so I was thinking finding a couple scripture related to freedom would help me to remember something I don’t often think of. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. ~2 Corinthians 3:17 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm,…

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    Currently – June 2018

    June 6, 2018 - By 

    I’ve missed one of my favorite posts the last couple months, so this month I’m so happy I remembered to do my Currently post for June. Be sure and check out Anne and Sarah for this month’s link-up. /traveling/ This month, I am staying home and enjoying (hopefully) getting stuff done around the house. Honestly, my Fibro is kicking my butt lately and I’m just not feeling like doing much of anything, but when I have the energy I have a new ‘toy’ that I hope to be sharing with you soon. This is a hint: /grilling/ I love to…

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    June Scripture-A-Week

    May 15, 2018 - By 

    I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve posted a scripture a week. Not sure why that is. Maybe because end of April and May are just so busy. End of year concerts, ceremonies, recitals, etc. As I searched through scripture to memorize for June I found several that spoke to my heart. I think I say that every month, but it is so true. I really take quiet time and pray and ask God to place scripture on my heart for not only me but for you as my readers. I found this last month or so with my…

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    May Scripture-A-Week

    April 15, 2018 - By 

    I know I say it every year, but this year is just flying by. I don’t know why I’m every surprised. How are you doing on your scriptures? Whether you’re memorizing them, just keeping them nearby for encouragement throughout the week, or using them for bible journaling, it is great to have some scriptures that are your GO TO scriptures in time of need. This month have several of my favorites! Like I said these scriptures for May are a few of my all time favs. However I don’t have them memorized completely. I have the jist of a few…

  • Spring Bucket List 2018
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    Spring Bucket List 2018

    March 23, 2018 - By 

    Who’s excited that Spring is here? I know many places around the country are still knee deep in snow. I am praying that in a couple weeks when Rob and I fly up to Boston that the snow stops because we have to end up in Washington, DC for Rob’s work conference. So here’s the list of things I’d like to do before Spring is over. Take pictures of Cherry Blossoms Shop at a farmer’s market Take Daisy for a walk Go to a museum Decorate for Spring Find a four leaf clover Go to a Spring Training game Do…

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    April Scripture-A-Week

    March 15, 2018 - By 

    How are you enjoying Spring? Has it started raining a lot where you are? We haven’t had a ton of rain, but I know North Alabama has had an abundance of rain. With April I expect to see lots more overcast, gloomy day and lots of rain puddles. I love this quote about from Dolly Parton about rain and rainbows. The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. ~Dolly Parton Here are the 5 scriptures I plan to memorize for April… I will send rain on your land in its season,…

  • Currently | March 2018
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    Currently | March 2018

    March 7, 2018 - By 

    It’s time for another currently post with Anne and Sarah. /planning/ We leave for our annual Spring Training trip this Friday. So I am planning on enjoying some Florida sun and hopefully be able to relax some. /seeing/ With the super warm weather that’s popped up in February, we’re /seeing/ lots of flowers blooming already. /making/ I’m /making/ an effort to drink more water. It’s a real struggle. /pretending/ /Pretending/ that my baby isn’t really turning 14 today! Man, they grow up way too fast! /wearing/ /Wearing/ a sweater today since it’s back to being in the 40’s. We enjoyed…

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    March Scripture-A-Week

    February 15, 2018 - By 

    How’s is going so far for February’s Scripture-A-Week? If you’re not familiar with how Scripture-A-Week works check out my post here. I’ll have to say I started off great! I had my scriptures written in several places the first few weeks. I put it in my car, on the fridge, on the bathroom mirror. I was rocking it! Then, life got busier and by Thursday one of the weeks, I realized I hadn’t started or even thought about my scripture. So this goal is like anything else, you have to make time for it in your daily schedule. I start…

  • Currently - February 2018
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    Currently | February 2018

    February 6, 2018 - By 

    /currently/ hanging with my nieces and nephews while my sis-in-law and brother-in-law go to an appointment. It’s funny when the 4 yo tells me something and then says, “but don’t ask Mommy!” /finishing/ editing pictures from the Youth Winter Retreat from this past weekend. /subscribing/ to lots of Youtubers. Here’s a few of my favs right now… Neemor’s World Cosmopolitan Cornbread Garden Answer Monica Church Big Family Homestead Peter McKinnon /wishlisting/ I’m trying to decide if I really need this little light for restaurant food photography. I’m anxious to start this new devotional by Tim Keller. I’m dying over these…

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    Happy 20th Birthday, Drew!

    January 23, 2018 - By 

    Dear Drew, As I reminisce back to your first days, I remember getting up with you at all hours of the night. I would often turn the radio on as I rocked and fed you. I’ll never forget the song Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden was popular back then and I would sing that song to you and you would stare up at me so intently. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pertinent Lyrics from Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden I’ll be your dream, I’ll be your wish, I’ll be your fantasy. I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your love, be everything that…

  • Snow Days 2018
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    Snow Days 2018

    January 19, 2018 - By 

    We got word around 10am on Tuesday that there would be no school for Alex the next day. Rob, Drew, and I didn’t hear about our work and school until right after I left work that evening about 4:45pm. We figured it was coming, just a matter of getting the alert. Wednesday morning we woke up and bundled up and ventured outside for some fun in the snow. Well, all of us except Rob. Even the dog and cat came out with us. The snow was beautiful. We got about 3 inches and it was so light and fluffy, which…

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    February Scripture-a-Week

    January 15, 2018 - By 

    How are you coming along so far with your Scripture-A-Week? So far I am doing great. I have found myself thinking about it quite a few times throughout the day. When I’m starting to feel stressed or sad for one reason or another I refer back to scripture sheet for encouragement. I love having these scriptures as part of my daily life as I feel God working in my life, which is amazing. It’s also motivated me to go to the Bible more often as well. How have you seen this Scripture-A-Week goal affect your life so far? I know…