Sunday, May 10, 2009

i am a momma

this is obviously not new news for most since our oldest was born over 7 years ago. but, for many reasons that i really don't understand, every year on mother's day i become increasingly aware that i am a mother. not just a mother but a momma to 3 precious children that mean more to me than ANYTHING! i knew the second that i saw our first child, my life was forever changed. since then as each preceding child has come our way i have to say that i view this life that i live so differently. i think that the biggest difference is that i choose to make choices and decisions that will most benefit these indescribable gifts instead of basing them on myself. i have found that when i choose to make these choices they also directly benefit my God-given husband. speaking of that man of mine...i am so thankful that he enables me to be the kind of mother that i want to be to my little ones. what another amazing gift!

so this year when the hint was thrown out there as to what i would like in the way of a mother's day gift. i could not think of a thing (except i did ask my momma for some honey crisp apple trees. best darn apples you ever sank your teeth into.) there is NO gift that compares to the gifts that i am given each day through the blessings that God has placed in my life. a mother that would run through a blazing fire to do anything that i needed, a daddy that is at home doing my laundry because i was so behind, a brother that is like a second father to my children and a friend like no other to me, "my girls" from kentucky to st. louis that i would never want to do life without because they make some seriously great days for me, 3 children who have so abundantly blessed my life that i want for nothing, and a husband, what a man, i can not put into words...i am speechless because of his love for me!


have a wonderful mothers day.

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Friday, May 8, 2009

thrifting today

it has been so long, too long, since i have had the opportunity, and it is indeed an opportunity to venture to my local thrift store. i had so much fun for 25 minutes. i found a beautiful vintage glass carafe that is imprinted with one liter, a set of william sonoma snowflake pancake molds, a children's book, 4 vintage VHS tapes that i watched as a child and i know my children will love, and a talbots jean skirt that is too cute. all totalled 7 bucks and some change. thrifting...nothing better!
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Thursday, May 7, 2009

coke coupon

deal seeking mom has this up today. great coupon for coke. http://www.dealseekingmom.com/1-off-printable-coke-coupon/
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

stitchin' tomorow

just a reminder sewing class tomorrow at 7. see you then.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

garden update

vegetables are already popping up everywhere. thyme, beans, limas, corn. amazing. i am so excited to watch the garden this summer. just can't wait!
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another money saving tip...i also planted flower seeds in my flower pots. they are already coming up to and i should have flowers within the next few weeks and they were only pennies vs. shelling out some serious cash to the local nursery.

Monday, May 4, 2009

walgreens 5

here is the low down. total before coupons and register rewards...51.60 total after coupons 19.97.
use the manufacters coupons for the razors, listerine, batteries, magic eraser (BOGO), and deodorant. here http://www.tryv8.com/ is the fusion juice coupon $2 off. use the back button on the computer to print more than one.
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Sunday, May 3, 2009

a wedding shower


we hosted a bridal shower today for a precious teacher from our school. the young ladies, moms, and other teachers came dolled in pink from head to toe. the pink bridal shower was a special day for the little girls, at least my little one. i really enjoyed watching the lovely bride. she is a gift from God to our school and our family. i have watched her mature into a genuine, Christ-honoring, sincere woman who i thank God for each day. we love you miss a, soon to be mrs. h!

here are some pictures of the decorations from the shower.
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