10.30.2013

You are a good mom!

I've been feeling challenged as a mother lately. Faced with challenges, unsure what to do, at my wits end. But today I read a devotional about how to be a successful mom.

The secret? Show your children you love them and teach them to love the Lord. If you can do that, you are doing just fine.

Whew! That was a little slice of encouragement to me.

And then there was this.

A short video about how we as moms view ourselves and how our munchkins view us. What a change of perspective! It is a must-see (tissues required).

Cast your “anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7and your kids!

10.24.2013

Fall Fun

We've had amazing weather here in Oregon. Beautiful sunny, crisp days, lovely trees in every color and did I mention sunny days?

I've been enjoying mornings/early afternoons with the girls. Here are a few pictures that capture our Fall fun...



Found these on our porch...sneaky neighbors ;)




























Halloween is in one week from today! Are you ready? I'm about 1/3 ready...eeek!

10.17.2013

Weddings and Birthdays

October is whizzing by! Yesterday was my hubby's birthday. We went out to dinner at our local Mexican place, but in our family we celebrate a birthday WEEK, so the celebrations will continue into the weekend :) Football, wings and other manly stuff! Happy Birthday Babe!

Last weekend we welcomed a new addition to our family...Auntie Kate!!

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Aren't they the cutest?

She and my brother got hitched this weekend and it was a blast of a wedding. I was honored to be their wedding coordinator and had a lot of fun planning (with the help of my mom and aunt) all the fun details of their "industrial chic" wedding. Here are a few photos:

fluffing LOTS of pom poms






I wrote on the chalkboards using this technique. Super simple!

Photobooth props purchased here


Photo collage by Meghan Donnelly
It was such a fun day! Their friends are all amazing, talented people and an army of them made it all happen. Not to mention my aunt, uncle and cousins who were a critical piece to the puzzle. So many of the touches were personal and heart-felt. I was blessed to be a part of it. Congratulations Kate & Spencer! We love you!

10.03.2013

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

WOWZERS! It's definitely Fall in the Northwest. We've had lots of rain and gray skies, so I've been sticking around the house and baking! I'm sharing our families favorite Fall treat over at 30 days. Go get the recipe here and then make them today! YUM!


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