All posts filed under: life

All in the name of love.

Have you ever met someone that just click with? From the moment you meet you just kinda get the feeling that your going to be good friends for the long haul? It’s a good feeling, isn’t it?  Yes, one of the best blessings from God I think. Especially for a girl transplanted from California to […]

2012 words for the year.

photo credit The past couple of years I have picked a word or two for the year. Something I want to focus on, study, make a point to remember  and practice as the year rolls on. I take some time to pray and think about it at the end of the year/start of the next […]

what are you listening to?

It could be in the still, quiet of the early morning. Maybe you are alone. Maybe you have a little one sitting next to you. It could be loud with this and that going on around you but in your small inner space it is quiet. Maybe its in the middle of the day while […]

tis the season.

Hope you are all enjoying this special time with family and friends. We are loving this time together as a family to celebrate a season of joy and newness of the new year approaching. Soaking in every minute! merry christmas and happy new year!

focus focus hocus pocus.

focus focus hocus pocus! This is a clever little saying I’ve come up to keep our kids on track with whatever it may be: reading, cleaning rooms, getting dressed. Sure it is so easy to get distracted by the TV that may be on, that toy across the room or what our sister is doing. […]

oh little town of bethlehem.

Oh little town of bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in they dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For christ is born of mary, and gathered all above While […]

christmas at the barelas.

This is our first Christmas in this house. I was so excited to decorate and try new things. As I was unpacking decorations I had not seen in two years I realized that I was getting tired of most of my stuff so I got on good old Pinterest and got some inspiration.  I love […]

It’s what we do.

We are making our way to my parents house as I type. As we drive I’m thinking about all things I am looking forward to. The things we do every year. These are the things that just happen without us thinking because it’s just what we do. We usually order pizza tonight because who wants […]

pinterest love for Christmas.

I am feeling the love and excitement for Christmas on Pinterest. Here are some ideas I have found that I would like to incorporate somewhere in our home this season. Come next weekend the the decorating begins! Fa la la la la la! Have a great weekend! And happy pinning! Source: smallbirdblog.wordpress.com via Aubrey on […]

thankful.

This banner hangs on our mantle. It’s a constant reminder that I have so much to be thankful for. Here are just a few. coffee with a new friend last night weekly coffee date with a special friend tonight a warm house hugs and kisses in the morning from 3 little people a new workout […]