Now You're My Whole Life

I would love for you to meet 2 wonderful blog writers! The first is my wonderfully talented mother. She's blogged before, but finally found a name that catered to all of her gifts! It is called Sew. Cook. Create ., and I enjoy everything she posts. I know she is my mom so I am biased, but she is truly amazing! If you have read my blog for awhile you know that she owns a small business that teaches sewing lessons. Check out her facebook page here ! Her blog is full of great recipes, crafty things she has done around the house, and cool hand-stitched creations! The next blog you have to go check out is my friend Samantha from She & Him . She has read several blogs for awhile now, but now has been inspired to begin her own. I have the privilege of working with Samantha! She is a fabulous first grade teacher! She is one that actually does what she pins. So many of her cute lessons are pins that she has made her own. Now, she and her hubby have placed a house under contract an...

Money. Not the most glorious topic of conversations to have with ANYONE, but a necessary one. Instead of small group on Monday, we all made it out to church to hear Joe Sangl give his two cents (aren't I a comedian) about green! He was humourous, knowledgeable, and with-it! He even gave us free...yes FREE...documents to balance our money.  I will say that my handsome hubby was really in his element. When I walked out of church I asked him if he learned anything new. He responded with a simple no, but said he really enjoyed it! At one time Joe asked if anyone was driving an older car and asked what it was. People were saying 2003 Grand Caravans (not too old to me), and I decided Ryan needed to share. I flailed my pointer finger up in the air and aimed at Ryno's head. Joe asked what he drove and he proudly shared about his dependable 97 Toyota 4Runner with over 200,000 miles on it. I am so proud of my hubby for standing by his statement, "drive it to the wheels fall off...

Have you seen it? It is one of our favorite shows. We used to love Wednesdays even more because we would get Up All Night added on to another favorite show, Revenge. NBC moved Up All Night to Thursdays, so now we have to wait! It's worth it! It's about a quirky couple (Christina Applegate and Will Arnett) who are making it through their married life with a new baby! Ryan and I relate to so much of the show, so it's hilarious to us! Let us know if you enjoy this dose of weekly humor!!  

 Announcing our new addition...the bathroom!  We have an awesome bathroom...if I do say so myself! So, to make it even more awesome, we are adding some beadboard. Our inspiration is from the cabin we went to a couple of falls ago.  It was 100% perfect, so we are having my baby brother recreate it!  Here's the inspiration!  Here's what my bro is creating! Looks good, right?! :) Right now, it looks like a construction zone, but it's well worth it.   Lyla is amazed!   My favorite part is this gorgeous mirror. It's a Martha Stewart special and Greg has made it look like part of the wall. How awesome is that?   I can't wait to show you all the finished product! Come back soon!   Thanks Greg!   

 So, this morning I was reading my devotion in Jesus Calling and was reading the verses at the bottom of the page. I continued reading Luke 6:37 and it led me to **WATCH OUT ** Luke 6:38. "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." This part stood out:   The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. Source: godlivesandloves.tumblr.com via Michelle on Pinterest It made me stop and pause because I had just texted my friend Sara over at Mixon Mania . We have been throwing around our need to go on a mission trip. I referred to this back in my 30 Before 30 list and again on this post ! I just can't shake it. I know God wants to open my eyes to the world that is all around us. We, as Americans, are so rich, and it's time I share what God has blessed me with. We look around and we...

  These are a few of my favorite things! My bff, Danielle, is hosting a fabulous linkup! I love the idea, and I will be sharing my favorite things in her linkup!    When I think about my favorite things, this is what comes to my mind! I really feel great in my Nike Phantom shorts. Mine are hotpink with a pink band and white words! Talk about POP! They have an awesome liner along with the coolest band! I love seeing the Just Do It . . . the motivation that little phrase brings is unbelievable! Peanut Butter...what a fatty I am! It seriously makes me so happy! Bad isn't it? I have a spoonful in my smoothie every morning. Am I alone in this love affair with Jif? Lotion...not just any lotion but Bath & Body Works True Blue Shea Butter. It's amazing. I wash my hands a ton . . . life of a teacher. When it gets down to it, I don't want to be a lizard handed gal. I use the lotion a lot, but it lasts even after a good number of washes. I have to put it on in the a...

Happy Wednesday lovelies! Here are some things that I am loving this week as I link up with Michelle and Jamie ! Aren't they fabulous for hosting? I am loving that one week of tax season down, is one more closer to the end! No, I am not an accountant, but I happen to know a great one...Ryno!! Y'all, accountants work HARD, and their brain NEVER STOPS! I am absolutely excited about this weekend because I have ZERO crazy commitments except for church and maybe a dinner date! :) Thankful doesn't even describe my feelings of the great friendships I have in my life! They keep me focused! Source: matildajaneblog.com via Catherine on Pinterest Go check out my amazing mother's awesome blossom BLOG! You may learn a thing or two or three! I have! I am pumped about Malorie and Peter having a sweet baby BOY! These pins are also making my heart happy! When is spring going to be here?  Source: thepinkpeonies.com via Van on Pinterest Source: facebook.com via Van on Pi...