Man and his dog

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

Collossians 3:15

Rain

Maybe I'm strange but I love when my kids get to play in the rain (sans the thunder and lightening). 

There is something just so refreshing...renewing about it. About 20 minutes before it began to pour they were sitting at the dinning room table just plain frustrated. Math does that to you sometimes. 

I sent them out, one of the many beauties of homeschooling. I know when my kids brains shut off. 

Ya know I've heard kickball has cured many any ailment. It does wonders for mathitis (wink wink).

Peanut butter and jelly

Why is it that when my babies wear jeans, workboots, and a baseball hat they look so much older. (sniff sniff)

 They are 13.5 months apart. Those first few months were C.R.A.Z.Y! Honestly...I don't remember much. We were on survival mode baby! 

But I am so incredibly thankful though that the Lord planned it that way. He has knit their hearts together. I hate to even use the term best friends because even those kinds of friends can come and go. 

 But these boys, they are like peanut butter and jelly. 

 Love them to the moon and back!!

 And for good measure...a picture of the very dirty dog they brought home for me to wash. :)

Saturday Mornings

hApPy SaTurDay!

The boys are off fishing today. So it's just me and little bit. On the agenda...a whole 'lotta nothing! Woohoo maybe I can make a dent in my good reads stack during nap time. :)

{this moment}

{this moment} 

 A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at SouleMama for all to find and see.

Recipe card boards

When I cook using one of my recipe cards I usually lay it on the counter. 

 I thought it would cute to have something to clip it to. This way I can use my cookbook stand. 

 VOILA! Not life altering...but cute. :)

Roll up your sleeves...

parenting is messy. 

There are so many sweet moments. Then there are the days where ya just gotta roll with the punches. Today is one of those days. Ya know one of those where it is hard to encourage because you yourself feel beat down. One of those days where it seems all the baby wants to do is stick his hand in the dog water and share a nibble of the dog bone. 

But I can't call in sick. No nappin' on the job. I'm bringing up young men. They need me today...each day. That is when I lean on HIM the most. 

"And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness..."

- 2 Corinthians 12:9a