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Inspired by SouleMama: {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to...

a special offer from my etsy shop

I have spent quite a bit of time lately updating my Etsy shop with some new designs, and some old favorites.  Right now I have a special going on.  With every order placed in my Etsy shop you will receive a FREE pack of Mystery Note Cards.  What are Mystery Notes, you ask?  It’s a...

Down for the Count

We  have a large family by today’s standards, and we love it.  But having a large family has a few drawbacks.  Going to the movies with four kids costs as much as a day at Disney World.  And when a virus strikes, there are mass casualties.  For the past week a strep-like bug has bounced...

Mama Odie

Ella brought this masterpiece home from school this week.  Isn’t she lovely?  Ella told me that her name is Mama Odie. When I asked her why she named her that she said it was because she is one crazy looking mama. Mama Odie now hangs on our kitchen wall.  And I love her.

Ella & Ramona at the Cabin

Menu Plan Monday

As I was getting ready to work on our grocery list for the week this morning I read a blog post by a friend and felt inspired. Shannan over at Mommy Bits made a menu for her family for the week and posted it on her blog.  I used to be much better about menu...

on my mind…

Thoughts, ideas, interests & desires that are consuming me lately… ~grandma ruth’s raisin spice muffins ~a blanket for alaska ~katniss ~cloth napkins ~bread baking :: have a recipe you care to share? ~naptime ~old family homes ~filling the deepfreeze :: winter will be here before we know it! I hope. ~le creuset dutch ovens ~beer...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to...

For Sam & Kate

Late last night Sam came down with a fever and complained of a headache.  He screamed and cried, telling me that it hurt too bad to even sleep.  Oh my poor baby.  It took such a long time for the Motrin to kick in.  This morning he was still feverish, lethargic, headachy & full of...

Black & White Pictures of My Babies

Fall 2010

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

Ready for Preschool!