Summertime Goodness

I made this strawberry trifle for a cookout this weekend and, thank goodness we had leftovers, because I've been noshing on it all day! So yummy! And the fruit makes it healthy, right? Right.

Little missy and I have been having fun buying summer hats at thrift stores lately. She loves being my model!


And lately, every day when she gets a little tired I hear "Nuggle, Oosee!". Translation: "Mommy, will you snuggle with me and watch Lucy?" She is in love with the I Love Lucy show right now and, gee, I wonder where she gets it from? And, hey, who wouldn't want to snuggle with this little chickie? I sure don't mind!

Just for fun...



Oh, this summer is just going way too fast and I've been way too busy! It's so hard to slow down, isn't it?

They said "I do!"

This weekend I coordinated a wedding for a friend of mine, Sheryl, and her new husband Greg. She was a beautiful bride and he was head-over-heals about her!

So fun to watch.


My sister Sara (left) was a bridesmaid...


The simple but pretty wedding cake...


The best part about helping with a friend's wedding is that I get to take hubs along! Although, believe me, weddings are so not his thing and he is usually happy to stay home!

Notice the baby bump starting to grow? and grow. and grow. Happy day!

Kids Memo Board Project

I saw this project on The Nester's site and knew I had to make something like it for Avery's room.

So, here it is - a little memo board made from canvas that I covered with floral fabric and wrapped it with different kinds of ribbons.

Cheap, easy and oh, so cute!

It's All About Me, Me, Me, Me, Meeee!

Since it's time to do a blog post but my mind is completely blank, I thought I'd fill out this little questionnaire from my new blog buddy Tricia's site...

Happy reading!

Favorite person (outside family)? Wow, this is a hard one! I have some really good friends and they are all my favorites!

Favorite food? Ok, this is not a fair question to ask a pregnant woman! Right now, I'm into Lucky Charms, Twizzlers, and steak. I know, weird.

Quirks about you? Speaking of cereal, I always feel like I need to brush my teeth after eating a bowl. And I've been eating cereal a lot lately. Like, all day long.

Any regrets in life? Yeah, there are a few, but if you know me, you know that I'm way too private to share them on the world wide web!

Favorite Blog recently? The Nester is always a good one to read for decorating inspiration and a good laugh.

Worst job you’ve ever had? Washing dishes at a restaurant. Not really THAT much fun.

What job would you pay NOT to have? Being holed up in a cubicle with a bunch of people in a job that requires no creativity. I just couldn't stand it.

Favorite Bible verse right now?

Phil. 4:11-13 (Message Bible)
I've learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I'm just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I've found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.

Got any confessions? Are you kidding? I'm perfect! What a dumb question.

If you HAD to spend $1,000 on YOURSELF, how would you spend it? Oh, man, let me think...since I'm in the preggers stage, I don't really want clothes right now. Ooh, I got it. Maybe a plane ticket to go spend a weekend in Paris with some girlfriends! That sounds lovely. Course, $1000 probably wouldn't go very far, but it's ok to dream, right?

Favorite thing about your house? Since it's an old house, it has loads of character. Like French doors, hardwood floors, built-in cabinets. It's what made us fall in love with it, despite it's very sad condition when we first bought it!

One thing you are bad at? Making phone calls. I seriously am the worst. I just can't stand talking on the phone! (Hubs is the same way, so when the phone rings, we throw the phone at each other because we want the other person to answer it. I know, we're weird.)

One thing you’re good at? I guess you could say I'm a goal-oriented worker bee. I don't spend a lot of time sitting around, deciding what to do. I just do it. This is good in most areas, but gets me in trouble with the hubs when it comes to some home projects. Guess I need to think ahead a little more rather than just charging forward.

If you could change something about your circumstances, what would it be? I.am.content.with.my.life.
I.am.content.with.my.life.
I.am.content.with.my.life.

(if I say it over and over, will it come true?)

Who would you like to meet someday? All of my blogging friends!

Who is your real life hero? I have lots of friends who have faced major crisis in their lives and who still are thankful, joyful, and content to be where God has them. They are my heroes.

When are you most relaxed? When I am sitting on my couch, reading a good magazine, baby is in bed, and the house is quiet. What more could a girl want? Oh, well, maybe a piece of chocolate cake, now that I think about it.

What stresses you out? When I procrastinate on stuff...ooooh, I hate when I do that! Also, bad drivers, having to confront someone (I am such a wimp!), and being in a store with a cranky, tired two-year old.

Why do you blog? It's fun to put my inspirations and thoughts into something concrete and share it with others. Although that can be intimidating too (at least for me).

Now it's your turn to share!

Design Star

Did you catch Sunday's night's edition of Design Star on HGTV? I haven't been following the show, but, wow, I'm glad I caught this one!

The designers styled hotel suites after country music star Sara Evan's home, which is beautiful! Very cozy, relaxed & comfy!


I just loved the style of the rooms - I'm inspired!

Summer Living

This is what summertime living in the country is all about, kids!

Tonight's dinner consisted of a dozen ears of fresh corn-on-the-cob from the farm down the road.

That's it.

And, let me tell you, it was goooood!

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay...

We had a great time spending the holiday weekend with my family at my parents' beach house! It was Avery's first experience with the beach and, thank goodness, she loved it! It was all about the water for her...



This is my younger brother Kyle and his wife Heather - hanging out on my parents' back patio.


Avery "riding" in Papa's boat...




My parents' little cottage on the bay...


The swimming house and pool...


And now it's time to get back to regular life and, hopefully, catch up on sleep!

Happiness Is

Having a husband who is willing to make a late-night run to a restaurant for a very nauseas wife who is craving a very specific kind of sandwich.

Oh, and did I mention he also unpacked everything from our weekend trip, make supper for the kiddo, gave her a bath and just let his wife DO NOTHING for a couple hours.

My kind of man. :)

Happy 4th of July!

(Photos from bhg.com)

We are heading to Rehobeth Beach, DE to spend time with my family at my parents' beach house!

Enjoy your weekend!