i’m told on a regular basis to not take my family for granted.  i’m trying not to.  i’m determined to note all the outrageously spoiling aspects of where i come from and who i live with and not let those moments pass me by as i think, this is how it always is, right? last… Continue reading one of my many blessings.

i never thought i’d post anything about my personal fashion.  why?  because 1) i’ve never thought that i have a very unique style, 2) i don’t have a very good camera to take pictures (unless outdoors), and 3) i don’t actually have a third reason, but aren’t you always supposed to have three points? i’m… Continue reading brightly dressed

Dear Jesus, I’m not sure I’ve ever wanted to live in Iceland but then I saw this today and it’s rather changed my mind.  Can you create a spot like this on the northeast coast of the US for me, please?  I would be very grateful. Love, Louissa

whenever you need some fun in your life, just gather my little munchkins up and spend time with them.  if you’re having a hard time getting them to spend time with you, just offer them chocolate.  and if you promise chocolate, you’ll probably be able to get a kiss out of it. and then they… Continue reading munchkin goodness

it’s late.  i’m exhausted.  my backside is tired from sitting in my car all day.  i finished my first scarf and started another.  i should be asleep.  i should have been asleep an hour ago. but i just have to say that i do believe i found the etsy shop just for me.  how could… Continue reading found it.

beauty for ashes.  ruins rebuilt.  strength for weakness.  He’s promised them.  and today, i remind Him of His words that are unfailing and unchanging.  i whisper to Him that i’m in a desperate need to see and experience them for myself. “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me… to grant [consolation and joy]… Continue reading isaiah 61

i gave him leftover french toast while i gulped down my coffee.  he asked why i was in a rush this morning.  i told him i had to go to work and his older brother would stay home with him today.  i quickly scribbled a list of chores and school for the day and told… Continue reading busy busy busy

is it possible for me to have reached a new low in life?  if it is, i did tonight. after being in an office for 8.5 hours straight i came home with arms full of boxes.  those boxes held work which was going to be taken care of tomorrow while i stay home with the… Continue reading

tonight, other than being my normal cute self i picked up the long wanted hobby of knitting. i took a bunch a yarn — yarn that was purchased and supposed to be made into a scarf back in the day when she was around and i had platinum hair, but busyness or lack of self-discipline… Continue reading she be a knittin’ sort

i told myself that i need to write something — anything — but i’m feeling so uninspired this evening.  i just had the most monotonous day. big people aren’t supposed to have monotonous days, are they?  i didn’t think so either. i have typed and deleted numerous times tonight.  everything that’s coming out is stupid… Continue reading the office in my world