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

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

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.

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.

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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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

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

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