A few years ago we go this beautiful distressed china cabinet and I’ve had more fun decorating it for the various seasonal holidays. For some reason I’ve never decorated for the 4th of July much in the past, but this year has bumped up my patriotic spirit due to Conner joining the Navy. (I may…
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Continue ReadingHow to DIY made a War Room prayer-closet type area for myself with a thrift store desk.
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Continue ReadingHi friends. How long has it been since I posted? I don’t even want to look back! I have been so absorbed with family and friends I haven’t been very faithful about posting lately! Part of the craziness involved the holidays. This Christmas I was so blessed that both my out-of-state kiddos came home and… bonus!…
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Continue ReadingLast week I had a first – I took my first cruise. Mind you, I have never been at all interested in taking a cruise before. I am more of a “get submerged in the culture of a country” kind of traveler and prefer my vacations with two feet firmly planted in the soil of…
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Continue ReadingSisters. Miles may separate them but they pick up right where they left off when they are reunited once more. It was such a treat to have both my girls in the same place the other night. Mr. Wonderful and I are currently empty nested and it’s been a little tough on me at times.…
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Continue ReadingCreating a DIY fairy garden at home can be a fun project for kids and adults alike!
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Continue ReadingIt’s official. I’ve now entered into another phase of life for one of my children. The Navy mom life. Warning! While I usually post tons of pictures with each blog post, you’ll see none here. That’s because while my son is in bootcamp, I have received only very very tiny bits of information…and NO pictures.…
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Continue ReadingI watched you walk to your car, a bounce in your step, that cap on your head. Don’t you know you’re walking out of my world? A thousand long miles away. You go, into your new world, a world of adventure and learning and sweat and possible danger. And I am bursting with pride, but…