Heart strings

                                               Meet Sophie. The newest member of our family.

 

She belongs to Anna, but we are all in love.

                                                         She's like a little puppy cloud!!

 

I think she's gonna grab our hearts in a hurry.

Prayerful

Yesterday we found out that a dear family we have known for many years lost their beautiful 19 year old daughter in a tragic car accident Sat. morning. We loved this girl dearly. She grew up with our 20 year old son. They took lots of classes together.......just can't believe it's real. Today I have been so grateful for my children. I'm almost afraid to hold them too tightly, but then I've always known they truly belong to the Lord. He has been so gracious to give us so many years with these beautiful children and I am thankful for each and every day. If you're reading this, please be in prayer for our dear friends.......and don't take one moment of time with your children for granted. They are an absolute gift.

Venturing Out

OK....I have actually been on blogger for a while now. Over a year! Normally I am not a slow learner, but time and other things have kept me from doing very much with my little blogging life. Part of the reason I love blogging I think is for the challenge! I have really had no one to help me. My son helped a little in the beginning, but now he has other things to do, so...I'm on my own.

                                                    
I put on my big girl pants and started learning for myself!
You've probably noticed if you've been here much that it never looks the same here!
I'm always experimenting and finding new and different things. Now I'm going to be playing with my pictures for a while, so excuse the mess while I make more progress!!

Tblesscape Thursday!!!

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Hello again ladies! Well...I thought I'd try again to share just a little with you on this beautiful Tablescape Thursday. Be sure to go to http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com to see some super impressive ladies sharing their awesome ideas. I'm really still a novice when it comes to blogging at all, but I keep plugging away, learning a little as I go along. I'm sharing my cute little gateleg table today. I found this sweetie tucked away in an antique shop for only $40.00. It was in pretty bad shape, but I knew it's potential. A little sanding and a new coat of paint made it just perfect for that spot in my dining room I needed a little something. The first pictures are taken where the table generally lives, then you can see....it can be transformed into something totally different! I love pewter and have a small collection I've picked up at antique shops over the years. I think it makes the perfect cozy little table for two. During the holidays, I pull the table out and set it for the children. Four children can have their own private dinner and feel very special indeed. I hope you all have a very BLESSED day today.........
                                                           God Bless Your Home
                                                             God bless your home
                                                              And all within,
                                                             The friends who come;
                                                             Your kith and kin;
                                                             Your sheltr'ing roof,
                                                             Your homely fare.
                                                             Your place of rest,
                                                             Your toil and care,
                                                             Bless absent ones
                                                             And those you love,
                                                             And guard and guide
                                                             Them from above.
                                                             And grant that soon
                                                             Sweet peace will reign
                                                            In this and ev'ry land again.

                                                                         Anonymous

Sweet Little Birdies

See those sweet little birdies? You can see them along with lots of other one of a kind hand made goodies at our shop blog.http://www.artworkscustomframing.blogspot.com. Have a beautiful week-end!

Tablescape Thursday

Today is my first Tablescape Thursday. Join www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com for some incredible ideas on making your table something very special indeed. Hope someone will enjoy these gorgeous tables set by my dear friend Theresa Clark. Biscotti....tea...handmade quilts...what could be better?

Take a deep breath

OK....so the bedroom project is still moving....slowly. I've vacuumed so much honestly, the carpet has never been cleaner. Last night hubby sanded the entire room, then spread the first coat of sheet rock mud.

This is the space we are remodeling. After working all day, I started thinking of what would help me wind down and relax.......

It didn't take long to figure it out. Anna helped me set the tray and after a while....all the dust in the world could have settled on my shoulders, and that would have been just fine with me. Ahhh the joys of taking  tea.