Poor Sephora. I continue to pray that she is in the arms of Jesus. 8 years ago my husband led her to the Lord. I can't say that I noticed to much change in her, but I hope. Hope is what I will hang on too. So sorry Sephora.

organizing

I have been doing a whole lot of this lately. Trying to organize the mess I have. I started this post with the intention of telling you how I was going to change my coupon method. But the more I think about it I have been trying to organize the mess in my life. I have been really trying to make sense of it all. Why did I have the up bringing that I did? How the stuff that happened as a kid effects me now and my relationships with others. I think of how I would probably be more likable if I was brought up in a loving home and trained well. The wounds from this when I allow myself to think about them seem to much to bear. But I do know this,

¹⁹ Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,
who daily bears our burdens.
Selah

²⁰ Our God is a God who saves;
from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death.

²¹ Surely God will crush the heads of his enemies,
the hairy crowns of those who go on in their sins.

When I get into the word I almost feel silly for writing the things I do. I mean we have an amazing and awesome God! Because of Him I can escape Death. I have so much more to learn, but I am starting.....starting to turn my hurt into praise. These last 2 years have been really tough and they may even get tougher but I know that God is very real. I am learning that He is the giver and taker of all things. That He does all things so that we may draw near to Him. Boy is this a tough one for me. I grew up with having to do all things for myself and not relying on anyone. It is hard and terrifying to be in a place were (going to get really honest here) I am completely dependent on Him alone. I have been a Christian for 8 years or so and I don't think I have lived that way at all. I also know that I am a person that looks to the future and when it doesn't seem to bright and shinny I start to question God and wonder what he is doing. This verse has been coming to life for me,
Matt 6
³⁴Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
I am going to try and not fret over what could happen. Because I really don't know. My prayer is that I will focus more on the greatness of God and the good things he has done. Which includes these trials of many kinds.

And on a lighter not....changing my coupon method makes this a lot easier!

Her name is Norah and I love her

We like to call her Norah Bean. Not really sure how we came up with that....oh yeah we swaddled her to death and she looked like a little bean pod. Well she has grown out of that phase into this one....you would think that one time sucking on a marker would be enough. Nope. Not for this kid. I just finally got around to taking a picture of it. There is not one thing that she will not put in her month so she is constantly keeping me on my toes. And if you ever have this kid over you may want to hide your markers because she does mark more then just her face. But she is my favorite Norah in the whole wide world....





This is her No No face....now how do you fight with that!

Something I am sure you would love to win

Fabulously Frugal Giveway

I'm Back...

Goodness how time sure seems to fly by fast. It has been over a month since I blogged
and not even sure if I still have a following or not :) Hopefully you will all check in at some point. Part of me didn't really know what to write about. I guess you can say I have been sulking. I believe the Lord is doing a work in me and I am being encouraged by His word and His people. I am still left speechless in knowing what to write, so hopefully you will enjoy all the pictures....

Family

Reese

Dallas

Ava

Norah

A few fabulous finds.

I always tell myself I can walk away from anything. I don't HAVE to have it, but if the price is right...sign me up. Saturday I got to enjoy the day doing one of the many things I love about the summer. Garage Sales. There is something about them that I just get a thrill out of it. I have honestly been this way since I was a little girl. I still remember going to the Mill Creek g-sales with my pocket full of change and leaving with a bundle of goods. In a since I pay people to do my shopping. Only it is a lot less then what they bought it for :) My first find was this cute little decorative pillow. The color matches my living room perfectly and I was a little nervous because it didn't have a price tag on it. I was nervous because I fell in love with it and was scared that I might have to walk away. Well much to my surprise it was only 25 cents. Sold.
The mirror was my next find. I instantly saw it and new exactly were I was going to put it. Right in my entry way. It has the 1950's feel to me and I thought it was just to cute to pass up. The tag said 3 dollars, but she was willing to go down to 2. Sold.
All in all I spent $5.75 and I got a dress, boots for Norah (which don't fit so they will be given to some other sweet little girl), 10 chalkboard slates, a sleeping bag, 2 winter hats, 1960 leather boots from Italy, a 1953 silk kimono (for my grandmother), a purse, and a cute little outfit for Norah. It was a good day.

On to the next thing

So I am not really sure why I do this, but I just do. I personally wish I was of those people that can start something and finish it. Takes a lot of discipline. But when I see something new I just have to do it and there is no waiting...NO WAITING. I am sure it drives my husband nuts. But he would of seen that before he said yes or his LoVe GoGGLes are made of coke Bottles. :)
I was at the mall the other day and as I walked through Nordstroms I saw similar skirts to this. So I decided to make it myself. I think she looks pretty darn cute!