Emerald Isle, NC

  About 2 weeks ago we were on our family vacation. All 17 of us. It seems like it was so long ago. The weather could have been better, but it also could have been worse. We enjoyed each others company tremendously. It really was wonderful. I didn’t think it would feel like vacation to me.Continue reading “Emerald Isle, NC”

break time

I have taken a little bloggy break because we have been on vacation. I am back now but quite busy because I am trying to clean up and get organized from hbeing away for 10 days. I am excited to post about our trip to Emerald Isle, NC and also write about a beautiful wedding that we were  privileged toContinue reading “break time”

Homeschool Preschool

Last year, A friend of mine started a play group for all of her “SAH Mom” friends with toddlers . This year she wanted to be a little more structured and decided to do a little Homeschool Preschool for all of the children ages 18mo-3yrs. We meet once a week for two hours. The two hours include a “circle time” where weContinue reading “Homeschool Preschool”

The Excellent Wife

 The Wife of Noble Character: Proverbs 31 Her Character: Confident – v 25 Courage – v 17 Dignified – v 25 Diligent – v 14 Early Riser – v 15 Faithful – 21 Generous – v 20 Industrious – v 13 Influential – v 10 Kind – v 26 Moral – v 30 Not lazyContinue reading “The Excellent Wife”

And it rains.

As my Husband is busy soaking up the 106+ gallons of rain that has taken residence in our basement, I am hanging out with the sweetest most beautiful girl in the world. Because he told me to. Or I’d be helping. Even though I really wouldn’t want to be. It stinks down there. My soulContinue reading “And it rains.”

The Mascara Project

I have been consistently wearing mascara for 10 years and I have not been able to find one that I love. There have been a few that I like for a little while, but there is just something missing. Side note: When I was in middle school,  I didn’t know the perks of mascara (I wasn’t reallyContinue reading “The Mascara Project”

Super Easy Homemade Fruit Pocket Pies

For some reason this morning I was motivated to make breakfast. Well, a homemade breakfast. I usually do make breakfast (if you count instant oatmeal and cereal). This was SO SO simple, Lucy and I had it made and out of the oven before 8am. I got this recipe from the Today Show. Click on the link for theContinue reading “Super Easy Homemade Fruit Pocket Pies”