Two years ago, the Mister and I went on a mission trip to Katira, Costa Rica. It was an amazing, life-changing experience. You can read about that here. This summer, our church is going on mission to Peru, but sadly, we won’t be on that trip. We have lots of things going on in lifeRead more
One day last year at TJ Maxx (my favorite store), I came upon this absolutely BEAUTIFUL 15 inch cast iron skillet. It was $29.99 and I couldn’t pass it up. The price and the size made it so hard to walk away from. This pan normally goes for upwards of $70. A couple of weeksRead more
I have really taken to throwing themed parties for my girlfriends. I love gathering all the fun and beautiful elements and throwing them together to make something really special for someone really special to me. This time, I didn’t do it alone. My friend Sarah and I threw this baby shower together. Stephanie has beenRead more
For the past 6 years, the Mister and I have celebrated Christmas Adam. (Some call it Christmas Eve, Eve) Christmas Adam helps us be able to celebrate Christmas together with friends. Christmas Eve is usually spent doing last minute things and time with The Mister’s family. Christmas Day is spent with my family. For theRead more
It’s that time of year again! My little old blog here has been on the “world wide web” for 3 years this month and well, I am growing fond of CELEBRATING! I’m giving two items away: A Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays cookbook AND A $40 Target E-Giftcard YAY! BE EXCITED WITH ME!Read more
I was invited to a Wedding Dress Tea Party by my very creative and fun friend Sarah two weeks ago and there was NO WAY that I was not going to blog about it. My wedding dress was packed in a trunk, in the garage. It had not been cleaned or preserved. Still, I pulledRead more
I have become quite fond of throwing lingerie showers for my “soon-to-be bride” friends. It all started last year when one of my old students from high school ministry turned very dear friend (Making me feel old) got into a relationship that seemed to be headed towards marriage. She was a part of my ownRead more
I know that I have been missing from the blog world for a bit but I’m feeling better now. For those of you who didn’t know, I have been sick for the past 3 weeks! While I was sick, I struggled A LOT with drinking enough water and even eating enough food. It was terrible.Read more
I had the honor of throwing a lingerie party for my friend Patty this past weekend. I had so much fun putting it together, decorating and making food. Here are some snapshots. I ordered a digital invitation from Rachel on Etsy at Ruffled Sundries. The Invitation: When my friend got engaged we got herRead more
It’s New Year’s Eve and I think we are gonna stay home and enjoy a quiet night (except for all the fireworks that will be going on around us). It’s cold outside and wet too. That combination of weather conditions are NOT my favorite. I was running errands yesterday and my blue jeans were soakedRead more