1.25.13

crafty friday, puppets + masks

// with our long winter days settling in nicely, i figured it was a good time to break out my crafting list specific for indoor play. this week i made fox and bunny hand puppets with matching masks. they were super easy and fun to make -- and silvie seems to be enjoying them! 

1.23.13

wordless wednesday

1.20.13

sunday sweets

welcome to my first sunday sweets of 2013! this year i'm challenging myself to find weekly treats for my family that are healthy{ish} and full in flavor. this week i randomly selected to try this awesome 95 calorie triple chocolate chunk muffins recipe that was super pleasing to our sweet tooth. 

happy sunday everyone. be blessed!!!

1.10.13

happy new year

with the new year in full motion, i've been deeply contemplating what my resolutions will be this year. 2012 was an amazing year of changes (some good, some sad), and i'm excited to see what 2013 has in store for me and my family. so new and fresh, a great time for change and setting new goals. 

• family -- grow and strengthen our time together. set healthy sustainable goals. actively find a local church that supports our values and beliefs. 


• marriage -- plan a retreat and date each other more outside of the home.


• kids -- visit local preschools to determine the best curriculum for silvie next year. enroll brenner in an activity outside of school. reactivate family time and daily devotional reading.  


• friends -- continue to grow the friendships that are healthy, loyal and consistent; plan weekly gatherings.  


• photography -- create a book of photos for 2012. spend more time learning my camera and edit less. 


• crafting -- learn to paint and use my sewing machine. pin less. create more.


• reading --  join or start a book club. 

so those are just a few things i'd like to see happen this year. i wish you all a blessed 2013 filled with laughter and good health. ~xoox