Because I never got it sent out...

Enjoy!

Computer Probs

Sorry for the long delay in posts! Two weeks ago there was a power surge in our house, caused by a tree falling on a line up the street. The surge blew out a surge protector in our living room and our computers power source. Some friends of ours let us borrow their power supply for now.... so I will try and post a few pictures before anything else happens.

Carving Pumpkin Pictures.... Overdue

Yes, I realize these are overdue, but oh well. Here are some pictures of Kyle and Ryland carving our pumpkin. :)

Sactification Through Marriage

Our church is amazing and our pastor is a vessel used by the Lord to "yell" truths into our lives. He did a sermon on Sanctification through Marriage.... sheesh... not an easy sermon for me to hear, but OH MY how it convicted me! For several weeks now I have been working through the things he said and the things that are so desperately needing change in my life.

But for now, I know this to be true: Kyle cannot "save" me from my tiredness, or my messy house, or my overflowing trash can, or my laundry piled high, or my leaf covered front yard... yes he can help with those things, but there will always be MORE to do and MORE "saving" needed. My saving comes from God alone! No matter if my husband is an "idiot at times" - Matt's words not mine - the Lord still feels sorry for him because he has to live with ME (the overbearing, contentious woman that Proverbs talks about)!!!

Please go listen to this sermon. You will be affected and I hope you heed to His calling on your life.

Kyle - I love you for the wonderful man you are! You have provided richly for our family. You listen to me with understanding ears. You give direction to me when I am not listening to the Lord. You encourage me in my weaknesses. You challenge me in my strengths. Your commitment to our family is something I look up to. I am so thankful that the Lord ordained you to be my husband and gifted me with your life. I love you!

Sweet Love

I know... it's blurry... deal....

She is my sweet oldest child and I LOVE her! She hardly looks at the camera anymore these days, so I take umm when I can get umm... even if they are blurry....

Ironing

Just in case you hate ironing as much as I do, try this: 

It will change your ironing life forever!

***I know Kyle is happy! :)

Northpark...

Escaping the madness of 'home'...

Pumpkin Patch

Pictures from a few weeks ago when my sister and I spent the morning at a pumpkin patch in Flower Mound, TX. It was fun, muddy and Ryland did NOT want to look at the camera, but here are some cute shots. :)

Babies Don't Keep

by Ruth Hulbert Hamilton

Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth,
Empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
Hang out the washing and butter the bread,
Sew on a button and make up a bed.

Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She’s up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I’ve grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue.
(Lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due.
(Pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo).

The shopping’s not done and there’s nothing for stew
And out in the yard there’s a hullabaloo
But I’m playing Kanga and this is my Roo.
Look! Aren’t his eyes the most wonderful hue?  (Lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).

The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow,
For children grow up,  I’ve learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.
I’m rocking my baby and babies don’t keep.

Babies don’t keep.

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Shopping

Royal Jelly Body Butter... I want this!!! Check out Farmhouse Wares, a new store to me and quite frankly a new favorite!

This is such a cute site with really great packaging ideas for gifts. The picture shown is the Winter Essintals Kit and it goes for on $34.00. If you have time, hop on over to Nice Package and check it out.

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clear nail polish

According to Real Simple, 5 uses for clear nail polish:

1. Keep an eyeglass screw in place. If your glasses are a bit wobbly, tighten the screws and top them off with a dollop of polish.

2. Secure buttons. Apply a thin layer of polish to the center of a button to keep the thread from coming loose.

3. Avoid rust stains in the bathroom. Coat the bottom of a shaving-cream can to fend off rings on the ledge of the tub.

4. Seal an envelope. When a flap won't stay stuck, find closure with clear polish.

5. Extend the life of jewelry. Paint a thin coat onto a costume bauble to prevent it from losing its luster.

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Jars

Loving this Esty store right now! I am loving the simplicity of these vintage Ball glass jars! The Midwest Finds shop on Esty dot com has several different types of Ball jars and set up for several different uses. Totally loving them.