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Tales of an artist, her business, her thoughts, and the people and things she loves. See art in progress from artist Laura Brittain.
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Central Texas Snow in DECEMBER!
Leaf Angels
I went by my hairdresser's shop today to get an appointment. Probably my last expensive haircut for a while, so I'm going to enjoy it. My parents' 40th wedding anniversary party is coming up this weekend, and I needed to get my hair trimmed.When we c...
Much To Be Thankful For!
Happy Thanksgiving! I have so much to be thankful for I could never list it all, but I thought I would share a few.1. As I sat thinking about all of the people, things and situations I am thankful for, it occurred to me that the only thing I am thank...
Christmas Tree BARGAIN & a House Update
I know I've been a terrible blogger. I've heard grumblings to my face and through the grapevine about it. I apologize. Life has been beyond crazy. I haven't read any blogs either, so forgive me for being a bad blogger in general. :o(Today I just coul...
Way Behind on Posting!
Okay, I know I am beyond behind on posting. So, if any of you are still reading, please forgive me. I have a lot to catch you up on ... more than I want post on one post. So, I'll just do today and give more detailed updates as I find the time. And, ...
Prepared for Ike
By God's grace and lots of help from family and neighbors, we got ALL of the construction trash picked up and hauled off, burned or put inside the new house. I don't know how we got so much done except that God multiplied our time. We started at 8:30...
Another House Update
Here's a picture of our house from today. You can see the brick in front of it. My hubby is super excited about the brick. I think it looks good but there aren't as many red brick (showing on the top of the brick piles anyway) as I was anticipating. ...
We Have Windows!
Not in this picture, but we went out yesterday afternoon, and they have most of the windows in the house and are working on getting the staircase up. It is a neat process for the boys to see. Wow, in this picture the roof isn't completely on ... well...
First Day of Kindergarten
The 5 year old started kindergarten this week. He was so excited when I woke him up the first morning. He did his little hands in a fist and shook them excitedly and said, "My first day of kindergarten!" I'm glad all three of my boys wake up in hap...
We Have Walls!
We poured the slab Monday. The framers started framing yesterday (Wednesday), and by Wednesday night we had WALLS! I only took pictures of one side of the house for some reason. The other side of the house has walls up, too. The middle part of the ho...
Slab Poured & Framing Starts TODAY!
They poured our slab early Monday morning. The Lord provided perfect weather! The boys and I got up early and went by McDonald's to pick up a couple of pancakes and sausage breakfasts. I brought a blanket, and we sat out in front of my mother and fat...
House Plans
My husband's sister-in-law posted their house plans per her readers' requests, so between comments here on my blog and requests in person, I've had several people ask me what our house plans look like. Thanks, sister-in-law A!!! :o) Love ya! ;o) Thei...
House Progress
I've had several people ask me about the progress of our house, so I thought I would post the latest picture I have. We are a little farther along than this picture where they were bringing the dirt to put in the forms to get ready to pour the founda...
Cracked Out
My almost 6 year old comes up with the funniest things. He tries to say common sayings, but sometimes they don't come out exactly right.The other day at my in-laws' house, he was playing on the computer. He came into the living room and said, "Hey, M...
My Coupon Addiction Confession
I am so addicted to saving money shopping sales with coupons, that I have started shopping for my sister, too. She is a single mom who works full time (more than full time) and doesn't have time (or the obsessive personality) to do this for herself. ...
4th of July Family Fun!
We spent the long 4th of July weekend at my grandparents old farm (they have both passed away) in North East Texas in the Piney Woods. My parents, my brother's family, my sister's family, and my family all spent the weekend at the old farmhouse. My ...
Another New Photo of Me
My husband still isn't done with the treadmill (but almost). So, I touched up my make-up and went to our bathroom where I was able to get a better angle and lighting and took this photo in the mirror I now have posted to the right. It is a little bet...
New Picture of Me
Okay, I know this is a terrible new picture (see to the right). But the old picture was about a year old, and I have cute new short hair now. This is a self portrait I just took in our hall bathroom mirror because my husband wants me out of the way w...
Happy 4th Birthday!
My almost 4 year old is now officially my four year old! This is one of my favorite pictures of him (at about three weeks old) and one of my favorites of my uber handsome hunny! That sweet little baby turned four on Sunday. We had celebrated his birt...
House Officially Sold
Today was bittersweet. We signed the final papers and closed on our "old" house. I know I have so much to be thankful for (especially when so many people are struggling to sell their house), and that the Lord provided that house and that He's providi...
Potty Training Update
Night five of staying dry through the night. When he woke up this morning dry, I praised him and asked him if he wanted to sit on the potty. He said yes. I sat him on the potty and after about 2o MINUTES of reading books and getting milk for him, he ...
Potty Training Question
I've potty trained two little boys already (my 5 year old and my almost 4 year old). The two year old (who turned two in April) has gone the past four nights in a row and stayed dry all night (from 8 PM to 7 AM). The first two days when he woke up dr...
Things I Love Lately ...
*Fresh bathed baby boys*Baby Magic Lotion smell*Making Angel Biscuits for my family*Saving TONS of money using coupons on things I really use (I just started doing this yesterday, but it was fun and I saved almost 50% on my grocery bill)*Summer days ...
Nap Mat Cover
My almost 2 year old niece, K, starts day care today. My sister brought K to my house Friday afternoon so I could watch her while my sister worked, and she brought K's new nap mat that she'll need for day care. I told my sister to bring it when she a...
