Insta-LOVE

I love how Instagram has the power to capture everyday moments that might have otherwise gotten lost in the shuffle.  But with a quick snap, they are recorded and remembered.  Here are a handful of those ordinary, but splendid moments in our recent daily lives.   Amazing the smiles you get when you feed this …

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Things That Make Me Jolly at Christmas

I’m loving the smells, eats, and tunes of this season, how about you? Here’s a few things I’m into at Christmas time… Favorite Sniffs:  Fresh Christmas Tree {Brooks evidently does not share this love} and The Smell of Christmas by Aromatique Must Watches: Elf, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life Favorite Pinterest Christmas Inspirations: …

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Finding Rest in the Motherhood Mayhem

Today is back to reality after a handful of days at the beach, and a couple of days of some truth-filled teaching.  My soul feels more at rest than it has in quite some time. It was so so good y’all.  And this weekend’s instruction reinforced a message that I needed to digest. “Rest is …

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If You Give A Boy A Creek…

If you give a boy a creek, he’ll want a rock to throw in it. If you give him a rock, he’ll throw it and watch it splash. The splash will make him want to feel the water splashing on his toes, and he’ll want to dip his feet in the water. Once his feet …

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1st Day of K

One printable first day of school sign wouldn’t do. 😉 Today these handsome fellas started their 1 day a week program. There were no tears shed for either side. Just a few welled up in my eyes that I didn’t let escape in front of them.{Although I had to fight them back heavily when one …

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Caption Me: Before and After

These deserve a caption or two, don’t ya think? This is the reality of my boys the sweet is always mixed with “true boy” flavor! 😉 Have fun giving these some commentary!

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1 Fish. 2 Fish…

The boys caught not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4…but 8 fish in 9 casts the other night. As you can see from their expressions, they were quite proud of themselves. These boys love being outdoors, especially with their daddy.  {And I have to admit, I love an hour in a quiet house after …

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The Not So Elaborate Days…

  I can feel it slipping – these days of sunshine and simplicity. Days of neglecting some of the to-do’s for the gifts in front of me… Days of constant noise and chatter… Days of make believe, laughter, togetherness, and play… Days of childhood that can be cherished a little longer… It’s fleeting at an …

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