Amy could not be happier with her new bedroom! She had a vision and we took it slow and kept to it. Her mom, me, tends to a rush to finish! This is the first of several posts about our recent renovations of the girls’ bedrooms and the downstairs dining room and living room. First, … Read More about Bedroom Fit for a Teen
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Fusing and Transforming
Fusion, the fall kick off of student ministries includes sleep overs for the kids’ small groups. It was the theme, a timely one. When is it not for any believer? FUSION “the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity” They come together first as a large group … Read More about Fusing and Transforming
Apples Galore!
It’s Apple Season! What could be better than a day full with all your sweet girls and freshly picked apples? After a rousing brunch…that would be some breakfast and some lunch food at Friendly’s on the way to the orchard that included Will who then left us to go do guy stuff. One man kept looking … Read More about Apples Galore!
Mom’s Roast Beef
School has started and I am busier than ever! How about you? Does dinner time sneak up on you? Those days I rely on 2 hard working small appliances…my basic no frills large sized crock pot and an 8 cup rice cooker. Our rice cooker is used just about every week. Rice only takes … Read More about Mom’s Roast Beef
DC Brunch Shabby French Style
The window had arches. The chalkboard annouced the daily events. I knew we were in for a treat! We were ushered upstairs. The seemingly original wall paper was peeling. While I would HATE this in my own home, it added the shabby to idealized quaint French cafe of yesteryear. Nancy, Meg and I joined Jessica, her … Read More about DC Brunch Shabby French Style
Renovation Blues
At our house we have the renovation blues! The closet doors are 2 weeks late. TWO weeks! The custom made doors were not painted as ordered. We just got a call that the paint job was not satisfactory; one more coat will be applied. I am so glad our contractors have high standards. Thursday the … Read More about Renovation Blues
Fragile…mom influence
Dear Mom’s, You sweet momma’s who love your children beyond what it seems is possible, Your daughters are just a fragile as you. Tonight I am sharing about my spiritual journey with some ladies who are also well along in their own journeys. What can I say to these saints? Why would they be interested in what … Read More about Fragile…mom influence
Renovating Our Old Farmhouse
Living in an old, old house has its draw backs like lack of closet space and an abundance of walls. This old house had no fireplace. How is that even possible? Living in an old house has its advantages too. after all it is a piece of history. We got two estimates. I knew what the result … Read More about Renovating Our Old Farmhouse
Post Haven Conference
These ladies could not have been more friendly! They were just as excited to be at Haven as Rosemary and I were. Watch Beach Flip on Sunday nights at 9PM to these gals work their renovation magic! My youngest daughter, Meg and I hit the road to head south to Haven 2015. Nothing outstanding … Read More about Post Haven Conference
I was the Mother of the Groom
See this picture of me. Do I look pained? No! My heart was full to overflowing. I am trying my best to not boo hoo. I was looking at my boys standing next to each other with their father. I was feeling emotional. Joy for them with a mother’s heart. I was the mother of … Read More about I was the Mother of the Groom