I love and appreciate beautiful landscaping, but don't have the time or talent to do anything very elaborate. Fortunately, if you have a nice focal piece to work with like a lovely statue, monument or bird bath, the setting is not too difficult to execute. Here are a few outdoor shrines we spotted in our local community. The fourth photo shows how a family simply placed a statue of Christ in the crook of an old tree for a very nice effect. A few more from local neighborhoods: With just Continue Reading
Paper Dolls: Will I Ever Grow Up?
My sisters and I spent hours making paper dolls when we were young. Drawing the doll was the most difficult part and so my mother usually took care of that part; she's a very accomplished artist. But once we had our dolls printed out and pasted onto sturdy cardstock, the fun commenced! And we had all types of paper dolls - cute little girls, fashionable young ladies, eligible bachelors (of course) and even animals like rabbits and bears. I've saved most of the paper dolls from my girlhood. These Continue Reading
When a Child Needs You All Night….and All Morning
Erik has hit his first growth spurt. Just two weeks old, he wanted to nurse almost on the hour last night and through the morning. I know there's a good reason for this; the demand will help increase my supply. But needless to say, I'm a bit groggy today....and sore. My new mama breastfeeding blister was just beginning to heal but after the marathon last night......ouch! And I feel like I was basically robbed of any meaningful sleep. But, of course, it's up and at 'em the next morning, no matter Continue Reading
Woodland Owl Bird’s Nest Necklace Review and Giveaway
If you wanted to display your love for those closest to you right near your heart, what would be the perfect way to do this? How about a custom-made bird's nest necklace, with jewel-tone beads that signify anything you desire - the number of children you've been blessed with, or perhaps their birth months? Or what about a pair of beads to represent you and your husband? My friend Jessica crafts these lovely nest necklaces and offers them through her online shop, Woodland Owl. She was kind Continue Reading
Our Baby Came Early…..and Here’s the Birth Story!
Friday was a tough day for me. I was having a lot of contractions and this feeling of constant pressure down there that just wouldn't go away. I was in town with all five children running errands and very eager to be done and just get home. Our baby was not due for another 10 days so I figured this was just another "warm up." You know, those days when it feels like your body is going through a trial run, but then things eventually settle down? Well, turns out it was the real thing. We made Continue Reading
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