A rough start made softer by a lovely friend’s visit with her sweet babe; a boy’s sweater checked off the to-do list; a quick morning outing with my darling 7yo; home again for Saturday’s chores; cleaning completed with a team effort; the treat of take-out, especially after the week’s new regime; hearty, side-shaking, tear-rolling laughter […]
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Nov
Thinking about the people affected by Sandy. If you’ve been along the hurricane’s path, my prayers are with you. xoR :: When I took these photos to show off the sweet plain vest I finished a few weeks ago for the wee lass I had a hard time. I had to absolutely tear my focus […]
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Oct
It’s that time of year when I begin plotting and planning for Christmas gifts, finding the need to be a little more secretive. My needles have been clicking away but I’ve neglected writing about it. None the less I find myself recently besieged with a list of winter must haves from the kiddos ranging from necessary […]
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Oct
It’s been a different kind of week in the Jay home. We’ve embarked on a small yet still significant journey. It began when I bit the bullet and saw an herbalist last week. I was seeking some answers about some minor but persistent health concerns (yes, shingles, I’m talkin’ bout you). It was a new […]
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Oct
a weekend’s gratitude
Posted by Rachel Published in beautiful things, gratitude, thoughts, weekendingDifficult change bringing new routines; familiar comforts and the joy of promise; good friends even as family is far; snuggled at home, warm from the cold; grace from these people of mine as I take a little time to struggle through the new; a garage cleaned by hubby – and the van’s first winter shelter; […]
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Thanks for stopping by! I'm mommy to six lovely little people with a wonderful husband who loves us well. We spend our days homeschooling, baking, loving, laughing, cleaning and creating. Here's a little window into our joy, our chaos, our moments.