Mister & Sister

I love Matilda Jane

Keeping with the Love Month theme, let me share with you a line of clothing I am in love with.  It's called Matilda Jane and it's fun, funky and fabulous!  And I happen to be hosting a virtual trunk show starting today and running through Wednesday.  How convenient!  Here is the website:

Matilda Jane Clothing

Click on "The Goods" to view all of the collections.  The newest line, Hammond Bay, is launching today but you can certainly order from any line.  Your order will have to go through my trunk keeper, Bekki, to be counted as part of my trunk show.  If you find something you can't live without, shoot me a message or leave me a comment and I will make it happen!  HAPPY SHOPPING!!

And our own little Matilda Jane model, Sister!

  

Loving encouragement

"Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name! For the Lord is good; His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His faithfulness and truth endure to all generations." Psalm 100:4b-5 (AMP)

 

Winter love

I've come to realize that I'm one of the few people I know who doesn't mind one little bit that the sun isn't shining and we continue to have snow.  It's been so long since we've had a winter, a real winter, that this has been wonderfully refreshing for me.  We were blessed with a Christmas blizzard with well over a foot of snow and while it did a number on our travel plans, I wouldn't have changed a thing.  It was beautiful.  My children loved it and that alone made it a great thing. 

Since Christmas, we've had at least three more snowfalls and each one has been even more beautiful.  Most recently, we enjoyed a full day of the biggest, fluffiest snowflakes the kids had ever seen.  The trees were coated with white cottony puffs and all of the brown lawns were transformed into soft white blankets.  It truly was spectacular. 

Take a minute today, wherever you are, to enjoy the beauty of nature.  Whether you're navigating snowy paths or basking in the warm sunshine, dodging rain puddles or bracing against the cold, remember that there is something beautiful and positive in everything.  Sometimes you just have to dig a little deeper inside of yourself to find it.

Mister's Love List

Again, in no particular order:

• Wii
• Nintendo DS
• Braxton
• Evan
• Momma
• Sister
• Daddy
• Silky (his blanket)
• Tom & Jerry
• Monkee Bizness
• Fruit Snacks (note this was also on Sister's list)
• Uno
• Trains (still)
• Taking showers
• Spaghetti O's
• Milk
• Phineas and Ferb  

A mother's love

A different take on love

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Rom 12:15 New King James Version

This week I've been thinking a lot about how blessed I am.  I'm not talking about the things that people so easily rattle off...great husband, wonderful children, etc.  I'm talking about being spared from some of the pain and heartache that those around me are feeling.  Today, will you join with me in praying for some of these folks?

• My friend Matt who lost his job last week and is checking himself into rehab for alcohol addiction today.
• A friend of a friend who tried to end her life last week.
• Sam, a 12 year old boy from my church who was hit by a car before school on Monday morning.  The driver was a sixteen year old girl (who happens to visit our youth group frequently) who also needs our prayers.  Also, pray forSam's mom who saw it all happen.
• My neighbor Kevin who lost his mother unexpectedly last week. 
• A family from my church dealing with brain cancer.  The father has slipped into a coma.

Thanks for praying.

Sister's Love List

In no particular order:

• Mister
• Bubby aka Frisco
• Sissy Loo Loo aka Lacey
• Daddy
• Mommy (sometimes)
• Hanerees (Hayden & Reece)
• Barney
• Non stop talking
• Singing
• Mustard
• Fruit snacks
• Dolls
• Playing dress up
• Miss Courtney
• Miss Misty
• Bradie, Kennedy & Andie Grace
• Grandma
• Grandpa
• Basketball
• Tea parties

The Love Month

I'm going to try and post something about love every day this month.  I missed the mark yesterday but perhaps this sweet picture will make up for that.  Thank you, God, for giving me children who genuinely love one another.  They really are the best of friends.

And then there's Sister...

Yesterday as I opened her car door to get her out of her seat, she greeted me with, "Hello, gorgeous..."  Just as my heart was melting she tacked on "...poopyhead."

Heaven

Friday, I started my new "job" taking care of our friends Evan and WIll in the afternoons.  Evan, for those who don't know, has been one of Mister's best friends literally since birth.  He and his little brother, Will, attend the same preschool as Mister and I agreed to bring them home with us on Friday afternoons.  Basically, I'm being paid to host a play date.  The kids are thrilled to have friends over every week and I'm thrilled to have a few extra bucks in the bank! 

On Friday evening, we were driving home from Sister's first basketball group when Mister shared this with us:

"Momma, do you know why Evan is the perfect name for Evan?  Because Evan rhymes with Heaven." 

Sometimes, my heart nearly explodes.