Congratulations Dad!

 

City Council will never be the same :)



Fall Break

I can't believe that Fall is upon us! School is in full swing, the cider is sweet and it is time to put the garden to rest.

Like so many of you, there is not enough time in the day.

 I have some wonderful plans for this sight...but, they will have to wait.

My Littles are growing up too quickly, and my Bigs have entered a new stage, as well. Both require my full attention.

So, I am going on Fall Break. I enjoy blogging, but it can wait, my family can't.

Have a wonderful time with your family. Make every day count. Moms, stay home with your children, if possible. They need you. No matter the age.

Enjoy all that the season has to offer. There are so many local festivals and hay rides going on. Many are free. Look in your local paper or online.

You will never get this time back, make the most of it :)

So You Think You Have Problems...

 

 

I read this over at 320 * Sycamore.

 

 

How many times do we have trials and troubles in our lives, you know...the ones that are just sucking us down. We can't see a way out...we are at our wits end.

 

But...

 

Then you go to church and listen to person after person ask for prayer for this loved one, or a sickness, maybe a home they are trying to sell...

 

You realize that your problems are so very small.

 

Stopping to think and to pray for others really does make our concerns disappear.

 

I hope you had a great weekend!  Did you do anything special?  Maybe a little fall decorating or baking. I can almost smell that pie you put in the oven :)

 

School is in full swing! This week we will be studying the country of Israel. Tomorrow is their New Year. It is going to be a fun study.

 

Also, today is Constitution Day. The anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution.  If you haven't read it, there is no better time than the present. Read it with your children, explain to them the significance of this historic document. Where would we be as a nation without it? Where will this nation be if we choose to ignore it?

 

If I get a chance, I will post some pictures of our fun, busy weekend that included: The Nutty Professor, a Horse Farm, Bison Chili, a Wedding, lunch after church with friends and some cider and donuts by the fire.

 

Have a great week!

 

 

7 Months...and Counting

 

Time has gone so fast. It seems as if he was just born.

He is such a wonderful baby, so smiley!

God has truely blessed our family.

 

 

 

 

 

What Are You Living For

Sometimes you don't need a lot of words to make a big impact. I found this picture as I was looking on Pinterest...beware, it will suck you in :).

It made me stop and think about what I am living for.  The praise of others and their acceptance?  My feeble attempts at perfection?  Working so diligently at having perfect children that I miss the fact that they are individual little people that will one day grow up to be big people?

The list could go on for days.

Christ died for my sins. He died so that I may have life, and have it more abundantly. If I am doing anything that takes me away from this truth...than I am probably not on the right path.

It is so easy to get our sights set on getting those tasks done...pleasing those family and friends, that we rarely see anyway!  Running hither and yon trying to make sure out children are involved in ___, making sure they have all these opportunities that in the long run are worthless.

My children have been watching Little House On the Prairie. As a mom, I find myself looking at the Ingall's house. The simplicity. I know, I know...they had no electricity! and they had to work their tails off! But, they also didn't have the distractions we have today. I know it is just a TV show...but maybe we can glean a little from it.

Can you imagine how different our families would be if we worked together for the glory of God? If we set our sites on above and planned our activities accordingly? I am not saying that every minute has to be door knocking or attending church (though these are very important)...but our time would be spent on things that matter and bring us together.

I think of when Pa gets out his fiddle and plays for his family. No TV, no computer, no phones (yes, I realize the contradiction as I am typing out my blogpost!).  There is not a day that goes by that I don't ask myself if all the time spent on the computer is worth it...if it's what I should be doing.  As much as I enjoy it, it can be a HUGE time waster! 

I realize that not having these things does not guarantee a life surrendered to God...but it makes me wonder...would Christ be pleased with my life?

I am sad to say...no.

Every day is full of decisions. My prayer for all of us is that our lives would be pleasing to God.  If we are living for the wrong things we will recognize it and make some changes.

"This world is not my home,
I'm just a passing through,
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue,
The angels beckon me from Heaven's open door,
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore!"



Cover Up... Gracefully



Hello - my name is Emily Walker and I have an Etsy shop.
I am 17 years old and I started my shop in the spring of 2012.
I sell nursing covers for nursing mothers - they are modest, cute, and great for any mother to have!

I have two different styles - one with ribbon and button making it quick and easy to take on and off - and the other style with elastic all the way around the top for coverage all around. Also, all the ribbon-and-button styles are reversible!

The reversible ribbon-and-button style pricing is: $17 + $3 shipping
The elastic style pricing is: $15 + $3 shipping

My Etsy shop name is: EmilyWalkerShop (Link: etsy.com/shop/EmilyWalkerShop)

My email address is: mlerowz@gmail.com

*For free shipping, enter this code: BLWBLOG

This is the ribbon and button style.



 

 

This is the elastic style.

 

 

 

 

To check out other great handmade products click here: Its A Big/Little Store



The Leaves Are Slowly Turning

Ummm....I didn't exactly get my post about fall goodness out this morning like I had planned. Things got a little busy.

But, never fear. I am hear now with a few ideas that will get you in the fall mood.



All Things Fall

 

 

Fall - My Favorite

 

 

I Love Autumn

 

 

Pumpkin Inspiration

 

 

Autumn Ideas

 

If this doesn't get you in the mood...well then I give up!

 

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Last week I had a giveaway for

a Dozen Summer Felt Sugar Cookies.

 

 

I used Rafflecopter for my giveaway, and it was so easy to use.

The program actually chose my winner randomly:

 

Kristen G.

 

Congratulations! I will get them to you quickly.

 

If you didn't win...I will be having more giveaways.

If you would like to take a peek in my Etsy store click here.

 

I am working on more products for the shop...I just can't seem to find enough hours in the day to get them finished :)

 

Have a great weekend!