~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} This has been one pretty autumn! The trees have been so gorgeous lately. I especially love the Japanese maple in our front yard. My parents have one in their front yard, too, so it’s fun that our house shares that with the house … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} With the help of family and friends, I hosted a 30th birthday for my husband Chad this past weekend. It was fun and I really got into the decorations. I used maps and crossword puzzles and chalkboards and some other items to dress up … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} On my mom’s birthday, we went for a hike to see some waterfalls across the border in Pennsylvania. It was a gorgeous day and one of my sisters came with her two kids. The waterfalls were very pretty and the mist kept us cool … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} Chad and I got to spend some time with The Big 5 this week and one of the things we did together was take a tour of Penn’s Cave. The cave floor is covered with a couple feet of water, so you take a boat … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} / {funny} I read something online the other day that went something like this: Remember years ago, before camera phones and social media, when you had to take a photo of your dinner and get it developed and then walk around to all your friends and … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} My husband is in the wine and liquor industry and so he gets some great perks, like VIP tickets to an annual polo match at Liberty State Park. We went last year too, but this year we were included in the “trade” section, which … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} It’s farmer’s market time! Our local farmer’s market is starting up again and we visited the other day and bought some fresh carrots (orange, white, and purple!) and roasted them up for dinner with some potatoes and Brussels sprouts, to go on the side … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} Chad and I got to spend the weekend with his mom, sister, brother-in-law, niece and brand new nephew. We had a great weekend, doing some things around the house and spending time with the kids, and we celebrated Sue’s birthday with a very lovely … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} One night I was cooking dinner and I looked out the window to see nine furry guests making themselves very much at home in our yard. I love seeing the deer because I certainly think they are pretty. It doesn’t bode well for our … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} We got our new Cradle-to-Cross Wreath in the mail yesterday. I ordered it from JoyWares.com after reading about it on Ann Voscamp’s blog. We don’t have a candle to fit in it yet, so we didn’t use it last night, but I’m excited to have … More {pretty, happy, funny, real}
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