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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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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

here and here

The Pantry

here and here

Our Master Bedroom

found here and here

The Parlor 

here

This is where I wash my clothes

here

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

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.

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.

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