Wedding Days

This summer is flying by! Whatever happened to the Lazy, hazy days of summer?

Soon we will have a wedding upon us, 

but until I can share about our wedding I will share a few pictures of

this beautiful wedding that we attended in Maryland. 

It's June Already!

So much for slower days in June.

My sweet husband has been to Turkey and back. 

I did get a lot done around the house while he was away,

but thought I was capable of getting much more done. 

Sometimes I forget I am not 25 any longer. 

Hydrangeas are in full bloom!

Just wish they lasted all summer. 

I will be helping my boy move from Charlotte this weekend. 

My little ones are coming to visit this next week.

That is sure to mean a busy week!

Temperatures are well into the 90's here, and the humidity is something else!

It seems like not too long ago we were complaining about how cold it was,

but we definitely have the heat   now!

Rehearsal dinner is planned!

My boy has a new job, and this is what they are working on.

He is working for Holder Bros Timber Frames.

want to see more of their unique projects go here.

We have a wedding to attend in Maryland, wedding showers,

and who knows what else will be happening. 

It is looking like a busy summer!

Would love to hear what you are up to this summer. 

Blessings, 

Jackie

Busy

Things have been busy around here for the past couple of weekends, 

 but, a good kind of busy. 

The last weekend in April, we headed to Augusta to help with this.

My son's fiance organizes this event for children with varying disabilities.

Their own race where they bike, run and swim.

What a joy it was to sit and watch as their smiling faces crossed the finish line. 

Then this past weekend, it was on to Florida, so this little guy could have a camp out.

It was a little rainy, so fortunately they have a huge covered porch, and we set the tent up, 

were able to roast hot dogs, and have a fun time camping out .

Here he is totally excited about the tent!

You can also get a good look at his DIY haircut.

This little girl had so much fun,

 she bounced herself to sleep quite quickly on more than one occasion.

and here's Papa with his two happy campers!

Tomorrow it is on to look for a place to hold the rehearsal dinner for out

upcoming September wedding. 

April Showers and Random Things

Wow, I can hardly believe that it has been a month since I last posted!

I guess I can catch you up on a few things, and hopefully begin regular posting again.

It has been steadily raining here for the past day, and this morning as well.

I am amazed at how beautiful and green everything turned overnight! 

First time this Lady Banks Rose has bloomed like this.

Our Cherokee Rose that is always in full bloom.

For us who live in South Georgia, we have had a long cold winter, and we are welcoming Spring!

Last weekend was a very productive one for us, and we spent all of Saturday on outside projects.

The Adirondack chairs have been cleaned, stained and resealed.

Front porch swing got the same, both porches pressure washed. 

All of my Christmas cactus' have been re-potted and some geraniums started. 

Came across this picture of my two favorite guys that I thought I would share.

My sweet husband will be headed to Turkey in a few weeks. I would appreciate your prayers.

and in other news, these two will be getting married in September, and we are very excited for them. 

Next post I will show you my little bird nest project. 

Praying you all have a blessed Easter as we celebrate our risen Lord!

Jackie

Look What I Got!

Only the best Birthday Present ever!

My sister came across this picture of the two of us a while back.

Her card said to my "

Cool Big Sis"

Actually she is the cool more fashionable blonde in the picture.

I would be the brunette behind the sun glasses. 

I will certainly treasure this.

Hope you are having a blessed day.

Lately

Here's a look at the past couple of days. 

Watching the rain.

Judah decided he needed to take a few photos with my phone while we were out shopping.

He took 32 of this shot today while we were in Sams, before headed home.

Another important shot of our purchases. 

He is especially fond of taking pictures with my phone or can't you tell?

Enjoyed loving on my babies, and looking forward to the weekend.

Day 13: I Know I am Behind!

Things are still progressing over here, but often times real life hops into your well made plans. I can make a list of everything I plan to do every moment of every day and I have learned to accept those interruptions.Many times I need to welcome them.

My parents are here visiting, and it is time to visit a bit. My friend has delivered a trailer for me to start loading for the barn sale. I will load a few things that are priced and move them out of the way. I have one piece of furniture that has a small bit to finish it up, and I will load it as well.

I will take a few pictures of the finished pieces before I load them so you will indeed see that I am still making progress. Yesterday I finished painting a small table, a mirror, and a small urn. I priced a box of fabric pieces that will be going to the barn sale as well. My mom brought a few pieces to put in my booth, and we priced them immediately and got them down to the booth today.

I pray that all is well with all of you. Have a wonderful weekend!

Day 11: Sunday

It has been a great Sunday! With all I need to get done around here, it is hard to keep myself from working. Instead, I rest and think on my list of To Do's for tomorrow.

 Tomorrow we are back to our regular scheduled programming. 

Praying you all have a blessed week!

Monday, Monday

Hope you all have had a good Monday. I meant to have this up and posted this morning, but here it is, time for bed and I am finally getting around to it. Here's a little bit of what we've been up to around here.

We spent the last Saturday of January having a fun day at the beach enjoying this view, and a little bit of thrifting. The weather was perfect. Sort of a last day away, before the weeks of 6 / 12 hour days start for my guy. 

                                                                                             I organized Craft Night for the ladies of our church, this past Thursday. We made felt flowers and did some embroidery hoop art. The pouring rain didn't keep 20 ladies away. We enjoyed a taco supper, and fun night of crafting. 

Friday, I headed South to see my daughter and her family,  much needed time away, and a great visit with everyone, especially this little guy. He is Mimi's favorite!

We spent our time just hanging out at the house. He and I checked out all of the pretty flowers in the yard, and had lots of good snuggles. Mimi always tucks him in when she's there. His new phrase was, "this is just wonderful!" and "oh my goodness!" He is something else, for sure. No shyness or lacking for personality with this one!

Today, we have had rain, rain, and more rain!! The chance for rain tomorrow is 100% and 80% on Wednesday. Really need to get some painting done for my booth, and around the house. I have a few small projects that I am hoping to finish, and will share some pictures when I do. 

Ready to get into the PJ's and settle in with a good book.

A Boy and a Turkey

 

A couple of weekends ago this little fella visited his Mimi.

He is sweet, daring, mischievous and full of energy.Trying to get a picture of him is like trying to hit a moving target, and that is no exaggeration! 

 

I wanted to get a cute picture of him with the pumpkin. Thankfully it was not real, because he continued to throw it like a ball while I was trying to get the picture.

 

We also made this turkey shirt. My daughter had seen it on One Pretty Thing with this tutorial for making the turkey with little ones hands and feet. The only thing that we did differently was to stitch around the design after we ironed it on. We used buttons instead of gluing the little eyes on. We used a variety of fabrics that I had on hand, and I like the way this little turkey turned out. Would love to see your version if you decide to give it a try.

 

I am really liking my new blog design. Check Maree's shop out here, if you are looking for a new design on a budget.  I liked several of them, and it was hard to choose. She has been wonderful to work with, and come to find out we live not too far from each other.

 

It's a rainy Monday here, my favorite kind of Monday, just wishing I were home today. Have a blessed week.

A Lot of Coming and Going!

For two whole weeks I got to see this every day! This picture was actually taken during the time Beryl was out in the Atlantic. Great waves!

Rows of these...

blowing in the breeze...

and this little guy loved the ocean!

I am missing this already! I came back feeling more relaxed and having more clarity than I have had in quite some time. Lots of time to think read and enjoy God's wonderful creation.

Here's where all the coming and going comes in. We arrived home Sunday afternoon with a message that someone was very interested in our townhouse that we have been trying to sell for over a year! My husband sat my suitcase (which I had not unpacked) back into the car and I headed for Augusta to show it. The couple made an offer that evening and we have a contract!

This was definitely a God thing, because we had not been advertising for several months and during vacation we had decided that it was time to really get diligent and go at it again. Clarity came concerning this while we were away. Sometimes I think God is just waiting for us me to let go.

Inspection is tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Please pray that all goes well.

I traveled back to Augusta this Sunday afternoon, picked up a table and chairs that I will be putting in my booth, then yesterday traveled to Athens to surprise my Mom for her birthday, have lunch with her and my Sister, visit for a little while, then 3 hours back home Monday evening.

After we hear that all is moving forward to close on the townhouse I will be headed over there to pack, and hopefully sell a few things on Craigslist. We would like not to have to rent a U-Haul to bring it back here.

I will be keeping the little fella above at the end of June, which will involve a little more traveling. Needless to say, I have got to focus on a some organization, and have a plan to be more  productive in the coming weeks. Hope you all are having a blessed summer.





On The Road Again

This year seems to be one where I have constantly been on some sort of road trip. This past week I took this sweet boy's Mama for a Dr. Visit. He is growing like crazy and no longer the little baby he was. He is always on the move, and doesn't like to sit still. Afraid of nothing.

 He loves Edgar and is constantly trying to pull him by the tail, kiss him in the mouth, you name it, Judah is trying it. Fortunately Edgar tolerates it very well. Stella on the other hand is another story.

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I have another upcoming road trip and can't wait! This should something that I will see soon. My boy will be coming from NC, as well as Judah and Ansley. There's nothing like long days listening to the tide roll in and out.

When I return I plan to be more regular with posting. Sharing some thoughts with you and hopefully a little inspiration as well. I am looking forward to this being a productive summer with all sorts of projects happening around here. Hope you'll join me.

Weekend ReCap

I had not seen my boy since Christmas and it was time for a visit! I left Friday, and headed to Charlotte. It was so good to see him. He humored his Mom and let me take this picture of him in front of this huge display in one of the Charlotte malls (don't know which one) just know that it was the one that was not, for the most part in our budget. He is 6'3" so you get an idea of how huge this window display was.

I lead such a sheltered small town life, I had never been to Anthropologie. I have now checked that off the list. I came away with two coffee cups. Very unique merchandise, again a little on the pricey side for me.

We attended a talk at the Seminary, and just had some great time hanging out. It was a wonderful weekend.

Busy Boy!

Over the past week we were busy with this little guy! Definitely a good kind of busy! Of all of the pictures that I took, this is my favorite. He is one difficult little one to photograph, and with my lack of photography skills it doesn't help.

Papa loves this boy.

Can you see a little look of mischief in those eyes?

We had a wonderful week visiting.

Hope you have a blessed week.

 

It's Been a Long Time!

Wow!! I have been away for a while! and I am not sure if there will be anyone out there to read. I have really needed some time away to refresh and think about exactly what it is that I want to do with this blog. I want the things that I share here to be helpful and encouraging and sometimes just fun, to those who are reading. We will start back with a little fun. I will give you a little hint about what I was up to last week.

We saw this.

Did a little bit of this.

This was the preferred mode of transportation.

Ate here.

And saw this cutie every day!

If you guessed we were vacationing at the beach you are right! I am missing those ocean breezes already, as we endure 100 degree temps here in south GA! We had a great time, and eventually Judah decided that he likes the beach too. He wasn't too sure at first, but my husband and I love spending time at the beach, so we figure we had  to get him started early. Next year it should be a little easier, when he has figured out that the sand is not there to eat.

I have some new posts planned that I hope will be helpful, practical, and sometimes like I said, just plain fun! I will be also trying to get together a little summer giveaway, so I hope you will hang in there with me. What about you? What has everyone been up to lately?

Have a blessed week!

Pitfalls of Perfectionism and other Random Ramblings

I finally decided that it was time to post once again. I have not quit blogging, not to say I didn't think about it. I am not sure there is anyone out there still reading.   I guess there hasn't been anything  to read, now has there?

Remember this?



 Well now we have this!

I wish I could report to you that all is finished, and all is well, but alas, it is not. The counter top has been wrong twice, and just when I thought we were past counter top issues, there is a spot on one side where the laminate is separating. It has been a slow process, especially when I have done most of the painting on the existing cabinets

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Here's where pitfalls of perfectionism come in.

 My eye seems to be drawn to every imperfection, and I have had to decide what I can let go of, and what has to be fixed.

There were some paint issues on the doors. Corrections made. They are not perfect, but I still love the way it looks.

When you are paying someone, I guess my standard may be too high?

The bead board is great, however the installation...not exactly what I was hoping for. But it is getting there. A little more caulking, and touch up. It is looking like a totally different kitchen.

Beginning a major project during the holidays is difficult, however, this was the best time for us.



I even celebrated the big 50 while I was away!

My husband brought me my favorite cake, and we celebrated quietly, just the way I like it.

Other things that have been going on:

• I helped give a couples shower/dinner for a friend that got married last weekend.
• Last weekend spent helping prepare for the wedding reception. I was the coordinator, of the food that is.
• My son is home until his next move to Seminary in the fall, at least that is the plan. It has been a joy to be able to spend more time with him.
• I am reading through the Bible with our church. It has been a blessing. I have never read through the complete Bible. I am learning a lot, mostly God is speaking to me about many things.
• I am learning to crochet. That has been fun!
• My cute grandson (and his Mama) have been to visit several times during all the mess.
• My parents are coming Friday, so I am trying to do some intensive cleaning!

I warned you that this would be random. On another note, I am wanting to change things up a bit here. Not sure yet, exactly what that means, but I know I do want my writing to be meaningful and encouraging to others.

For now I will close, and promise not to be so long in posting again.

Blessings to you all.



Still here, and time for a Happy Dance!!!

Yes, I am still here. Things have just been busy here, with holidays, the flu, visits, and still working in the kitchen! 

One day I will have some after pictures to show you!

 It is coming along, but slowly, and having my house in one giant upheaval of a mess is starting to get to me. The doors are ready to be installed, now it is just up to me, to finish painting the frames. I want them to be just a little too perfect, so that slows me down. Today I found out that the shop making my counter tops lost the order. We ordered from a local building supply, I had not heard from them and thinking just maybe I should check on them,  I called (thankfully) to find out that the counter top shop did not have the order on record. They have put a rush on it, so they should still be ready in time for this slow girl.

Visited this little fellow during Christmas, and my how he is growing!

Now here is the reason I was doing a happy dance today. My boy is officially  a college graduate!!!! Long story short, in order to get credit for a class he had taken, he had to pass 2 different tests. This was a requirement since he had taken the classes at another college, and they were not in the state university system. What he did not realize was, that if he did not pass the test, he would have to repeat the classes! Something that everyone failed to mention. The pressure was on! He also got the flu before Christmas, and felt bad until Christmas eve, so needless to say there was not much test preparation going on. He put in a lot of hours studying, and this Mama was praying.

I knew the test started around 9 this morning, and he called around 10 to say he had passed the test, and would be getting that diploma in the next week!!!! We are so proud of him!

In other news, I am getting close to post number 300! So I am thinking we may have to do a little giveaway, so spread the word. Not sure what it will be, but I will try to make it a good one. What would you like to win? Let me hear from you, and in the mean time I will be thinking on it.

Be watching because I will post it some time next week.  For now have a wonderful weekend!

Snuggling

Just couldn't resist showing you this picture of the little Snuggle Bug that was at my house during Thanksgiving.