This is my first year working in a school, and Im so looking forward to summer break! May has been insane and I cant wait to have some time away.I cant wait for the days of picnics, trips to the...
Its official and Im so excited to share the big news!We are moving backSource: flickr.com via Meredith on Pinterestand could not be more excited about it!God really opened the door for us with an une...
One of my favorite parts of our house is the front yard. When we first moved up here back in November, it was d-e-a-d. I didnt mind, because it didnt take away from the excitement of moving and lets ...
Ahh, running. I have had a mildly volatile relationship with running over the years. I ran my first 5k in October 2009, soon after I moved to Galveston and stuck with it until I ran my...
A few weeks ago, our friend McKenzie suggested we have an authentic Kentucky Derby party. I hadnt really ever fully embraced themed parties, but I thought this was a perfect opportunity to start.I no...
If youve been around here long, you know of my love for Tex-Mex. And how we found some in Utah. However, the big bummer was that its an hour away. Gasp!Well, the rumor mill was running amuck with the...
Yall know Im not a major craft person. However, when I saw this picture, I knew it was just what we needed to go above our sofa in the living room.Of course, a project that for this woman took about ...
So, heres what happened. My in-laws are in town and it was Sunday afternoon. They all decided it was a great idea to lay down to take a short nap. I, like a small child, rebelled against the afternoo...
I got this recipe from my friend Stephanie and it is easy and delicious. Im confident I say that about every recipe I post here. I dont know about you, but I appreciate consistency. I liked this as a...
Hello and Happy (rainy) Tuesday! I have something extra fun to share with you today: my first blog design! I was so excited when my college roommate Andrea asked me to help give her blog a little fac...
Happy (very late) Easter! I wanted to get a post up with pictures from my mom and dads visit before we got too embarrassingly far away from it. We had a blast with them here. Its always fun to celebr...
I think Ive mentioned this before, but Im perpetually "picking up". I found that I inefficiently use my time lazily trying to clean my whole house all the time. Fail.Solution?Enter this edita...
Well, weve made it 3/5 of the way through our parade of guests. I know Ill be really really sad when this round of fun is over so Im trying to take it all in and enjoy every minute.My cousin Francie ...
Its already April. I cant believe it! I wanted to highlight the women who have supported me in blogging over the past few months. They are unique, kind hearted and creative. I am blessed to know them...
For my non-Texas folks out there, help me out. Have you ever had a kolache? A pig in a blanket? Have you heard the term before?We asked our life group friends about it and they looked at us like we w...
Here we go again with It doesnt have to be perfect to be beautiful. Say it with me. This room is far from perfect, in my opinion, but Im learning to leave the door open and embrace the imperfection. ...
My sister and her boyfriend came to spend their spring break with us in Utah. It was an incredibly fun-filled trip. We went to Park City, toured a brewery, went tubing, ate a lot of delicious food, w...
Praise the Lord Friday is finally here. AND our school has the day off. Double win! Here are my 5 favorite things from this week:1. Today marks the start of our marathon visitors to Utah. Let me give...
In keeping with the imperfectly beautiful house tour, here is our bedroom. There is quite a bit of blank wall space that I havent finished yet...but such is life. But I love the high ceilings a...
I came across this recipe on Skinnytaste and knew we had to make it, and once we made it, I knew I had to share it with you! Spicy pasta?! Any recipe that is no-carb-left-behind frien dly is alwa...
Ive been reading The Nester and she did a link up last week for It doesnt have to be perfect to be beautiful. And that really got me thinking about the pressure for everything to perfect before ...
I know I havent been writing very much lately. Theres too much happening to keep you abreast of our every move. And really, would you want to hear about the cats every move, how excited I am about th...
Yall. Ive been tweeting and facebooking about it, but I want to share my excitement on this here blog also. No, Im not pregnant. Buuutttt, one of my very best and dearest friends, Abby, is expecting ...
Keeping up with the challenge has been easier said than done! I dont usually post on the weekend, but I didnt on Friday, so were all kinds of off. Who needs a schedule anyway?! Disclaimer: these pict...
It is a testament to Gods faithfulness that I was able to celebrate Valentines Day as Meredith Espey. There was a time when I didnt know if it would be His plan for us. Those of you who have been the...
Im so excited to be linking up with my fabulous friend, Heather. Im excited to see how God uses her through this amazing vehicle to encourage others!This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week...
So, last weekend, we shut down the computer for the night and the next morning when woke up, it was no more. We took it to the Apple store where we were promptly told that the hard drive had died and...
Ive never done anything like this and Im hoping itll be an intentional challenge to take some more pictures (even if they are on my phone!). Or an epic fail. Either way, well see how this goes! Day 1...
Two things. Thats all I can muster for you today because Ive been downing Thera flu and Robitussin for the last 36 hours like its my job and Im not better yet.First of all, Ive made a few design chan...
I loved the following excerpt from the Insight for Today (Chuck Swindolls daily devotional) on beginning fresh. Its a good thing to learn how much bigger Gods grace is than our sin or our past....
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