Tuesday, May 29, 2012

come on in...


Hi all...how was your weekend?


Mine was spectacular:

the roses and peonies are in bloom,

we have a  new grandbaby,

my roses are blooming,

we managed to get a load of furniture painted,

and did I mention that

my roses are blooming?

I have been sprucing up my blog

and 


adding some page elements...(those tabs under my header)

For this week's posting, I am going to post one of the 

pages...it has all of the links in one place.

I thought it might be helpful 

for the new readers 

that may not know me.

I hope to get some pictures 

of the roses and peonies later today.

Oh, and here is one more baby picture...indulge me,

 k?




Have a great week...be back soon.



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come on in


We've lived in this house for 15 years now

and

I'm on round 2 of decorating.

I love creating beauty in the everyday things around me.


My current style love is a jumbled up mix of:
shabby, romantic, primitive, romantic, farmhouse,

with a touch of victorian.

And  ViNtaGe.

The more vintage the better.

We'll go room by room

and 

 I'll keep adding links as I cross off my projects.



My Kitchen


The Pantry
here and here


Our Master Bedroom
found here and here


The Parlor 


This is where I wash my clothes



My girl-youngin's new room.
here and here

linking here:

White Wednesday @ Faded  Charm
Show off Your Cottage @ The House in the Roses 
Creative Blogger's Party & Hop @ Homemaker on a Dime
Tuesday Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch 
Your Cozy Home @ Cozy Home Scenes
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
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Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Farmhouse Friday @ Laurie Anna's Vintage Home
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
PRIMP Your Stuff @ (PRIMP)
Thriftin' on a Thursday @ Savvy City Farmer
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence
Potpourri @ 2805

Sunday, May 27, 2012

welcome, baby g....





Monique Adelyn
8 pounds   2 ounces
Born May 26…9:30 pm




mama g is tired



daddy g is proud



isn't she beautiful?
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.

oh.my.goodness.
being a mama  is hard work... I am exhausted ...you would think I was the one who just delivered a baby...I think it just might be harder to watch the process than do the process...
 mama and baby are fine but
labor and delivery were not without complications...

I am so thankful it is over and all are safe.


I can't wait to hold baby girl again.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

baby bump...




Last week, I took an evening to take maternity photos
for mr and mrs g
I need to hurry and post ...her due date is tomorrow!






Before you were born I carried you
under my heart.
From the moment you arrived in this world until the moment
I leave it,
I will always carry you
in my heart.
-- Mandy Harrison 



A great Joy is coming.
author unknown





Is her name A_________ or is it M______ ?


I think they're leaning towards M______.



 Life is always a rich and steady time
 when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.
-- E.B. White, Charlotte's Web














"The instant of birth is exquisite.
Pain and joy are one at this moment.
Ever after, the dim recollection is so sweet
that we speak to our children
with a gratitude they never understand."
Madline Tiger


We are in the final days, 
when I go to bed with the telephone close by,
wondering at each ring if it "is time?"

I am remembering my moments of giving birth.

I am terrified for my girl, knowing what she will endure.

I am confident that she can do it...as women for all time have done it.

I am excited beyond measure to see my girl with her girl in her arms;
knowing that she  will never be the same.
knowing that she will now experience a love that I have only been able to tell her about,
with words that were completely inadequate.
(I tear up just thinking about it)

I am thankful for the One who created motherhood,
and who has my girl and her girl in HIS hand.


Tuesday, May 22, 2012

decide to decide....


decisions...I hate 'em
I don't know why
it's fear, I guess
fear that I won't make the right decision
fear that I will neglect the ones I love the very most
fear that I can't live up to my own expectations


After 
stalling for as long as I could possibly stall, 
lots of prayer and talks with My Mr.
I did it.
I decided.



We have a date!


miss gracies and friends
ViNtaGe barn sale
June 22 and 23

I've pulled up pics of the past 3 sales
to show you
and remind me of what I've done for past sales
be warned: lots of photos ahead




2011









2010











2009





Making the decision is what it took to get me moving,
I have been busy shopping and pinning and planning
We have a HUGE paint weekend coming up
If you're in Idaho and think you might be able to make it
shoot me an email and I'll mail  you an invite
missgracies@gmail.com


linking to:

White Wednesday @ Faded  Charm
Show off Your Cottage @ The House in the Roses 
Creative Blogger's Party & Hop @ Homemaker on a Dime
Tuesday Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch 
Your Cozy Home @ Cozy Home Scenes
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
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Under $100 @ Beyond the Picket Fence
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Farmhouse Friday @ Laurie Anna's Vintage Home
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
PRIMP Your Stuff @ (PRIMP)
Thriftin' on a Thursday @ Savvy City Farmer
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence
Potpourri @ 2805
Show us your Shoppe @ Jenifer Rizzo



Monday, May 21, 2012

family farm fun...

 We gathered Sunday evening 
to wish Brogan  
Happy 4th Birthday
at his other grandpa's house.


I took advantage of the situation 
to enjoy the setting
and the little cowboys



 Birthday Boy Brogan
and
Baby Brother Briscoe


try saying that fast 10 times 


simple  rustic beauty found



pick-up truck heaven




before indoor plumbing


 the other grandpa


this little man would stop 
and say cheeeeeeeeeeeeeese...when he saw my camera



Can you resist this face?
I can't.


I know you are reading a lot of family posts right now
and
there are more coming.
It 's what I've been shooting  and doing lately.
but 
I do have an announcement to make tomorrow.
You'll have to come on back.

linking to:

Tuesday Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch 

Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
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Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Farmhouse Friday @ Laurie Anna's Vintage Home
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence