The View

I snapped this picture from our front porch last night. We are officially moved into our new home and trying to get settled in...it has been a long and stressful journey, but we made it. God is good. ❤️

Snapshots & Changes

The last few weeks have been a bit stressful. We listed our house on the market and were officially under contract as of two weeks ago. We began house hunting right away and after four rejected offers we ended up getting a contract on our NEW dream home! Deep cleaning and prepping for the move are officially underway. I’m excited, scared, nervous stressed and deeply excited!

Anyway, the reason for my absence has just been for coping purposes. I am so ready for routine and normalcy. 😉

Happy Tuesday!!

Just Me

I caved to peer pressure...

Happy Sunday!!!

Currently: April 2020

Whew, ya'll! Most days, we've been doing good. I have to admit, I had a *cough* moment last week, but after a few minutes by myself, a hot bath and a stack of books to read, I was good to go!

Doing: We have made it a point to get outside multiple times a day with the girls.We go for walks, or sometimes I just sit on the porch while they ride bikes or play with chalk. We've also been going on long drives listening to music or books on CD, etc.

Listening: I've also enjoyed listening to music in the evenings when I do my routine tidy up. Ellie Holcomb, David Archeletta and Ben Rector have been a few in rotation. If you have have a favorite band or singer, share away! I love finding new tunes.

Reading: Tons of fiction and biographies!!! I literally requested over 20 books to keep at the house. It has really helped me to keep my mind off of things and for our quiet weekends at home. My favorite book so far this month was Lizzy & Jane by Katherine Reay. She is one of my all time favorite authors!

Homeschooling: Before the quarantine happened, I had planned for the girls to finish school early next month. Instead, I think we are going to shoot for early June. It gives us a little more grace over the next few weeks. We have been enjoying Art Hub Videos and Cosmic Kids on YouTube to change up our school routine! Cosmic Kids is a yoga for kids channel and it is the CUTEST workout videos I have ever seen! Think story themed complete with fun backgrounds! They even had a FROZEN themed workout.

Drinking: Iced Coffee, Iced Whipped Coffee and more iced coffee. What can I say? Coffee is keeping me happy as ever. ;)

Watching: Josh and I got started on The West Wing. Binge worthy!! Toby, Josh, Sam and Leo are by far my favorite characters. I love the dynamic that they bring to the show. I also love CJ, and of course, the president's secretary.

Tuesday Thoughts

Princess dresses and fancy hair for these cuties. 💕

I’ve been cleaning, reading and drinking lots of coffee (of course).

It’s good to slow down.

Happy Tuesday! 

Thankful

I’m thankful for rainy days...because the girls got to splash in puddles.
That the library is closed...now I have to tackle my own book stash.
For grocery delivery...I was able to order a few treats.
For Jesus...His peace surpasses all understanding.

Thankful this morning. ♥️

Prayer

 

Spending the morning in prayer. He is able. 💙

Thankfuls

 After an allergy scare, I’m thankful for two happy and healthy girls at home with me right now.

I’m thankful for new recipes and iced passion tea to cheer me up after a cold, dreary day.

I’m thankful for daffodils. They remind me that spring is coming!

Blue skies! We’ve had weeks and weeks of rain, so the blue skies have made me happy.

My kitchen. I love it! 

Happy Saturday! 💕

Valentine’s Day!

May your day be filled with delicious chocolate, cozy coffee and happy memories!!
Ours certainly was. 😉

Happy Valentine’s Day!

A Getaway

The day after Christmas we headed to Branson for an overnight trip. We stayed at one of our favorite hotels...they have comfy rooms, an indoor pool for the girls and the best breakfast! We enjoyed shopping, eating, and just getting away as a family. It's one of my favorite traditions!

Christmas Morning

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” Laura Ingalls Wilder

We stayed up so late getting everything set up just right. I wanted twinkle lights on the tee pee and the stocking stuffed and ready...

There were squeals and giggles by both girls.

I pulled out the Polaroid for a nostalgic feel...

The look on Ella's face says it all!

Christmas dresses from Belks. Perfect Christmas colors...my sweet girls.

Oh boy, I had to bribe to get pictures...too much excitement for the littlest. ;)

Christmas breakfast! Homemade cranberry bread, cinnamon rolls, coffee and puppy chow!

Their last gift was a letter...with pictures from Oliver the Elf and one last surprise! We took the girls to Branson for an overnight trip the day after Christmas.