Wednesday, May 16, 2012

on how i spent mother's day...

We are back home
from watching my girl
play
golf 
in the Idaho State Championships.


She struggled  with nerves on Day 1


but came back on Day 2
ready to have some fun


She cut her score from the previous day by 10 strokes
and finished 11th overall


Definitely, the most unique Mother's Day 
I've ever had.

(Preston, Idaho)

I was tempted to stay home and work.
I am so glad I didn't.

It turned out to be a great  time
away from computers, deadlines, and responsibilities.

I was able to really watch my girl.
to see  her smile...even when  she hit the ball into the water
or missed a short putt.


It was an awesome gift of  beauty.

I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

my children...


completely




hold


my heart.


I am so thankful
to get to wear the name of Mother.


I don't think I have ever 
properly introduced 
my family
so since this is Mother's Day
you will have to indulge me this one time (right)
while I brag about my children.


Meet my oldest daughter Katie 
with her Mr. Wonderful
and 
3  (busy) boys. 
She is kind, compassionate, and creative 
and such  a delight to  me.
We have shared some hard times together;
I consider  her one of my very best friends.
She can sew and garden like no other...
 traits that remind me so much of my grandmother
and 
definitely not from me.

since this photo shoot
Baby James has been added to Katie's brood
(I think it is almost time for another shoot)


 Next in line is my oldest son, Jason

loyal, patient, hard-working

I miss having Jason at home;
he was my debater 
and
my fix-it man.

I love watching him parent  his batch of triplets
and being a husband to his sweet wife, Tasha.


My son, Brian

 conservative and hard-working
I miss his teasing...he kept us laughing.

He is married to Sheila...
and Dad to these 2 (tractor-loving)  boys, 
with another one (it's a boy, too)  on the way.


  If you've been a long-time reader,
you know my 4th, Mrs G with her Mr. G,
otherwise known as Grace.
She is my delight.
She is creative in the kitchen and on the computer.
She is kind, determined, organized and a hard-worker.
(I'm noticing a pattern-they are all hard-working-must be because I love to work:)
I am so looking forward to meeting Baby (GIRL) G soon.
due May 25
Grace is going to be a great mother!

 the.baby.of.the.family.

Abigail

This girl keeps me young, makes me laugh
and plays the most beautiful music. 
She is a threat on the basketball court,
volleyball court
and 
on the golf course.
She is the reason, I  am still teaching algebra
and still answering the infamous question
"Will I ever use this in real life?"

She keeps me on my toes
and challenges me to live by grace.

And just because
this is my most favorite pictures of my
grandbabies.
Not pictured:
Baby James
and the two in the oven.

Thank you for bearing with me...
as I celebrate these perfectly wonderful blessings.
I have to say this is one of the most unique
Mother's Day, yet.
Celebrating is in the heart
and celebrating, I am.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

my mother's whites....



Sometimes a girl needs a break...

During the last week 


I have stepped back from the computer

not completely, 


but enough to rest and to regain some balance.



I have been digging in the dirt,

 watching my girl golf, 

working on my porch

and 


just enjoying the sunshine.

This week to continue with my break,

I am going to pull out some previous Mother's Day posts





In honor of Mother's Day

I'm going to show you  my mother's house.






as you can see 

we do love 

our shabby WHITE







and our roses







I have lived near my mother

 for all of my married life

We have spent many hours together 

shopping for treasures 

and

discussing decorating trends and ideas.

She is my friend, my companion, my mother.

linking to:
White Wednesday @ Faded  Charm
Show off Your Cottage @ The House in the Roses 
Tuesday Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch 
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
Air Your Laundry Friday @ Freckled Laundry
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


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

white background

 One of the things that I am loving about  white
is the way it becomes a  
background  
for a pop of color.


It's May Day
so I thought it would be perfect day
to show you my May flowers.
I love the touch 
of  spring color
with my white.



 more roses...this time in pink


sweet lilacs against my favorite chippy white door


and the white picket fence



my brandywine crabapple blossoms 


 that look just like tiny rosebuds


I absolutely love these blossoms...I just wish they lasted longer




happy pink and white


How's  your week going?


Mine is better;
more sunshine, more flowers, more hope.

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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Cottage Garden Party@ Fishtail Cottage
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Air Your Laundry Friday @ Freckled Laundry
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

Thursday, April 26, 2012

beauty in the rain..

I woke up this morning 


with my heart as  heavy
as the clouds 
that were pouring their tears upon us.



 I see changes coming.



Coming as quickly as the weather  
that changes from 
bright and cheery
to 
dark and dreary.



As any self-respecting, middle-aged ,mid-life crisis hormonal homeschooling mama would do,
I left my girl doing algebra 
and 
 I went outside to play.




I sought to find beauty in the rain.



Out on the porch, down the road, and into the alfalfa field
I went.


And do you know what?



I found it.


I found the beauty.
I just had to look for it.




 Find rest, O my soul, 

in God alone; 

my hope comes from Him.  

He alone is my rock and my salvation; 

He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.  

My salvation and my honor depend on God; 

He is my mighty rock, my refuge.  

Trust in Him at all times, 

O people; pour out your hearts to Him,

for God is our refuge.

Psalm 62



Where are you looking for beauty today?

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

white in the parlor...


A few of my favorite photos of my parlor


I so love
 the peacefulness of white,
 the warmth of wood,
with just a titch of pink roses.






















That's all for today...hope your week is grand!



linking to:
White Wednesday @ Faded  Charm
Show off Your Cottage @ The House in the Roses 
Tuesday Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch 
Cozy Home Scenes
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Under $100 @ Beyond the Picket Fence
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Air Your Laundry Friday @ Freckled Laundry
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