When I look at our kids, I see my little super heroes. They make it easy because they like to dress up and pretend to be caped crusaders all the time. But their playtime roles are not really what I'm talking about. I'm talking about their beauty, their strength, their innocence, their creativity, their joy, and most of all their ability to love. They inspire me all the time. I think you know well enough to know they aren't perfect. Neither is their mama. I lose perspective all the time. Continue Reading
Building a Fire Pit
Would you believe me when I say that this fire pit was free? It didn't cost a dollar. The sweat and time were the only price for this huge, beautiful fire pit. When we were visiting my sister the other week in Arkansas, we wanted to help her with some projects while we were there. She had on her to do list to build a fire pit. We literally found all these big rocks on her property and carried and carted them over to where she wanted her fire pit built. I wish I had huge gorgeous rocks like Continue Reading
Out of the Box Art Studio {+ a chance to win Summer Art Camp}
I love using my kids' art to decorate our home. I think it is such a special way to celebrate and applaud their creativity while capturing and appreciating this special season of them being little. I know I have shown you my art wall in a lot of posts. There are only two pieces on my art on that I did. I'm sure you can't tell which two they are ;). Most of the art on this wall my boys created at my favorite local art studio, Out of the Box Art Studio. Have you heard of Continue Reading
Birds of a Feather Flock Together {DIY Valentines}
I am so excited to share with you these sweet Valentines I made for my kids. The other day I was watching them all play sweetly together (which as much as they love each other does not happen all the time), and it made me think of that popular phrase "birds of a feather flock together." They are my sweet little flock that always wants to be together. They love each other and it warms my heart. I am going to show you step by step how to make these sweet little Valentines that you can Continue Reading
Gender Reveal Party
While we had everyone home for Christmas, my mom threw a gender reveal family dinner for my sister, Annie, and her husband, John. They have a baby coming in May! We were all so excited to find out if it was a boy or girl! So far, I'm an Aunt of adorable little nieces. That little fact helped sway my guess as to what the gender might be! I want a nephew! Keep reading to find out what she is having, and I have something special for you at the end! We arrived and all placed our votes on the Continue Reading