resolutions

taken by Sophie

I have been reading so much on blogs and Facebook about resolutions. I think it has been many years since I have really done them. I guess basically all year long I am thinking of changes that I need to make and things to let go that it becoming a new year doesn't cause me to make those changes. 

I think the idea is great and it does bear weight. Especially if it has been a hard year and people need to turn a page and start fresh.

For me the hardest thing is realizing the calendar starts all over again when it feels like its still December. Does anyone else feel like this?

The official part of the remodel is done and we are getting our final inspection by the guy who did the preliminary one to tell us all that we had to fix to get the funding through USDA. Then the ladies from USDA (who really didnt want to fund the house in the first place) are walking through it after that and are excited to be doing so because of the changes. hmmmm...God does give favor doesnt he? ;o)

There is a weight lifted little by little as things like electric panel get updated and rotten bathroom flooring gets replaced....yet there is also the feeling of "ugh, I didnt realize this was such a mess!" and the cleaning that is taking place. 

All of it to make it our home though...OUR home.

I. love. that.

So if I were to make a New Year Resolution for 2012 I would say to continue making a home for my family...even the married couple who visit now. xo
AND to spend more time with that precious family doing fun things

Lori 

xo

January 1, 2012

 Starting out the New Year right! Hot cinnamon-y coffee topped with whip cream and sprinkles in Frosty's head....bliss.

Wishing you and yours the start of a marvelously family-filled, good food eaten, richer walk in God, more fun had, and much more year!

Lori
xo

Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

There is much I would like to say, but I have a gift to make for my newest family member Elijah. Priorities right? Have a BLESSED Christmas

Lori

a new son

My oldest baby, daughter, rambunctious little foal was married this past Saturday. I have so many emotions still swirling around that I don't want to ramble on here, but I will say that her day was beautiful and now I have a son added to our family.

So much to be thankful for during this time of being grateful!

Lori
xo

still going strong

Hannah's Soccer Team the Montesano Rangers are still going STRONG! woop woop! they won 2nd in their district a few weeks back and then just won 2nd in another district a few days ago and will continue on this Saturday.
I absolutely love this team, the players arent full of drama like you would think of 12 year olds, the coaches are balanced in toughness and compassion....the girls are THRIVING.

love it!

on the table

the sewing machine has been lonely for quite awhile now, but isn't any longer.
two flower girl dresses are humming through
two owl totes being made by two young girls are too!

what is in your machine?
Lori
xo

freezer finds

Sophie had a sweet tooth the other day. I really didn't want to go to town and there wasn't any flour in the cupboard. hmmmmm
off to the freezer in hopes of something to be hiding in there that's sweet.
we found a box of puff pastry
the trees had apples
a neighbor had brown sugar
oats were in the cupboard and maple syrup in the fridge.
sweet tooth problem solved without the trip to the store
(yes, the neighbor was compensated with an apple treat of his own)
xo
Lori