13 to 100 years

I'm sitting here...the cursor is blinking...taunting me.  I have lots of posts I want to write, but lately I feel like pulling back.  Life is moving fast.  It's rolling on.  We're celebrating milestones and on the back end waiting for heavenly homecomings.

My girlie turned 13 this past week.  That's major.  She's officially a teenager.  I look at her and marvel at the young woman she's become.  She is no longer little...waaaaaaaa!  But that's okay.  I would rather her be who she is now than that cuddly little newborn.  She makes me proud PROUD!  It's a good age.  It's a good time to be a momma.

For her birthday I decided to relive my own teen years a bit, so I went and scooped up all the little make-up tidbits I thought she might like.  No eyeliner.  No major color.  Just a little powder and mascara.  Just a little blusher and some gloss.  I remember my mom teaching me the basics, and it just seems like a good time to pass them on to my sweet girl.  She squealed;)

Little chick got her this to attach to her backpack.  Perfect for her.  Love that she has this outlet.  It's a good thing.  If you don't follow her on Instagram you should check her out...bigchick7 is her IG name.  She has a gift.


Okay so in addition to my girlie reaching a milestone this past week my mom's mom is about to make her grand entrance to Heaven soon.  She turned 100 back in November and has been declining rapidly.  My mom got the call that she's only got a few days, so she flew out to Arizona to be with her.  She's there now.  She wants to be there when she finally dies.  I'm praying this gift for her.  It's major.  She's had her momma for 70 years.  She wants to be by her side when she sees Jesus.  Please pray with me too.  We would really appreciate it.

Be a blessing.

989.  the washing machine doing my work for me in the background

990.  that my momma made it

991.  phone calls with friends

the soft place

Happy Friday friends.  I hope you've had a great week.  To be honest I've been kind of a hot frazzled mess.  I'm 100% blaming hormones.


The other night I dreamed I was sitting in my daughter's third grade class getting ready for her Valentine's day party when in saunters Kelle Hampton.  Love her!  She's my blog crush.  She's also 9 months pregnant.  Anyway she sashays in...looking gorgeous and all put together as usual and she starts handing out lovely handmade Valentine's to MY daughter's class.  Meanwhile much to my horror I realize I don't have any Valentine's for little chick to hand out and she starts sobbing on the spot...so disappointed in me.

I mean what in the world kind of convoluted dream is that!?!?  I woke up in a teary panic..heart saddened.  I mean isn't that every woman's worst moment...dropping one of the many balls we have flying in the air. Letting down the people we love the most.  Grrrrrrrr!


Then there was the lunch with a friend that had me in a sobbing state when she just casually mentioned she might move. Might.  Probably won't, but might.  Did I say might??  I lost it.  Seriously I couldn't even make eye contact.  It's no secret moving was hard for me, but finding and keeping a friend that I have so much in common with...who gets me.  Well that's like a lifeline right now.  It took a feather to push me over that edge.

Seriously I blame hormones, but I also know that I love deeply. I'm emotional and sentimental and one giant sloppy mess most days, but that's okay.  I care a whole lot about the people in my life and sometimes that sets you up for big hurt.

As much as I love them, I know that I know, that it's just a teeeeeeny tinnnny speck of how much my Savior loves me...Valentine's in hand or not...emotional hot mess and all;)   Resting in that soft place of reassurance.  

**Thank you all so much for sharing your love stories with me.  I read each one.  It's so good to remember back isn't it??  Okay so the winner of the Eco Natural Soap give-away is:

Lindsey at Piecefully Home!  Congrats girl!!  

Her love story is here.  It's a good one.

Be a blessing.

985.  my big chick who turned 13 today!  

986.  cuban food with tamara

987.  sunsets that set the sky on fire

988.  cupcakes in my near future

our love story & a give-away!!

 

When Danielle asked me to write our love story I didn't hesitate. I love thinking about how we met...how God brought us together. I've written our story before. It started in high school. Long story short I fell for the bad boy. We all do it. We think they need us...that we can change them. I fell hard and got majorly hurt. My honey came after that hurt. He was ALL good. He saw past the pain and took care of me. Nice role reversal...

TO READ THE REST CLICK HERE...and then come back for the give-away;)

 

Okay friends...I've got a little treat for you.  I was asked recently to try out some products from an all natural, organic, family owned business called Eco Natural Soap.  They sent me a selection of products and I have to say I'm completely smitten. 


The Citrus Sunshine dry skin balm is absolutely heavenly.  It takes just a little bit and your hands are instantly soothed and moisturized.  The smell is amazing!!! 

The lemon-rosemary lip balm was a surprise.  It's bumpy on your lips, so that threw me, but my lips LOVE me when I put it on.  It's my favorite product!  It has completely won me over and you know I'm the lip balm queen.  I can't get in the car without applying.  The smell is beyond good and it's all natural.


The soaps they sent...The closest shave , The coconut milk/honey oatmeal bar and The Jojoba, shea and flaxseed bath and body bar are awesome.  I collect soaps.  I'm fussy.  I love to smell good and it needs to make me feel squeaky clean, but not dried out.  These all delivered!  I'm really excited that one of you will win 2 soaps, 1 body balm and 1 lip balm:)!! Go check out their site and let me know what you would pick...also just for fun if ya want...I'd love to hear YOUR love story. 

Be a blessing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

980.  friends over for the super bowl

981.  brownies two days in a row...eeeek!

982.  dinner and board games with the sweetest family

 

983.  CUFF sales that blew my mind...THANK YOU!!!!

984.  going down memory love lane 

Open for business...occasionally

Happy February 1st friends!!  Can you even believe that?  I thought taking a breather from my shop in January would feel really long.  I would get soooo much accomplished, but it didn't really pan out that way:/ 


I did organize my studio...that was MAJOR!! And I did a few things I've wanted to get done, but beginning that new thing didn't happen yet.  But it will, and it will because I'm doing something drastic. Well not drastic, but different.  I've decided to make my Etsy shop occasional. 

 

That means...


I will only be accepting orders and have my shop in view from the 1st through the 15th of the month.  I hope this isn't too hard for you to remember, or that it will discourage you from ordering, but I just need to continue to set aside time to pursue this thing;) 

With that being said I'm OPEN FOR BUSINESS today!!!  I've found some reliable new suppliers, (so no more hiccups!!) and I'm ready to create something special just for you. 

As an "open for business" gift I'm offering a 15% discount this month.  Maybe a cuff with your word for the year...or a Valentine's day gift to yourself or a loved one:)  Just enter occasional15 in the coupon code.

Be a blessing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

975.  flipflops in January

976.  supplies that came in

977.  letters in the mail that make my heart sing

978.  possibilities

979.  carving time to begin