Dandelion Dayz

Gratitude - Word of the Year 2012

2012-01-12T22:51:00.001-05:00

Okay, so I've struggled with this one. Gratitude. A friend of mine says the word chooses you. So it seems. Last year it was WAIT and wait I did. I waited for that year to be over! It was truly a year of waiting. A year of trusting (although, I don't know how good I was at that). A year of surrendering (most of the time not without a fight). A tremendous year of growth and

This Should Keep Me Organized, Right?

2011-10-08T22:53:00.000-04:00

Fall has given me a little boost of creativity around my house. This weekend alone could have provided fodder for at least 3 blog posts! But alas, I do not have time to post about the caramel apples I made with my kids or the Halloween decorating we did. Although, I did let them have a little more freedom outside this year. My bushes are covered in that fake cobweb and big black spiders!

Completely

2011-09-03T10:34:00.008-04:00

I love the last words to this song, "What can I say, What can I do? But offer this heart, oh God, completely to you..." Oh, wait. You mean even that little dark part that is angry? Oh, and that part that I've been holding back in fear? Okay, hold the phone! That part that needs to forgive someone?!?!? Completely. Well, that is a lot harder than just singing words to a song!

What I Learned THIS week!

2011-09-02T11:32:00.006-04:00

When I was blogging a lot, I use to participate in a little bloggy carnival at Musings of a Housewife called What I Learned This Week. I loved reflecting on the past week's life lessons and reading about others. Sometimes about faith, others about raising kids and some just simple silly missteps along the way. While taking a morning walk today, I reflected on what a frustrating week I had and

No More Ads, A Simple Blog

2011-06-24T08:01:00.000-04:00

You may have noticed that there are no more ads on my blog. It really was a long time coming. When I blogged a lot, it seemed appropriate to have some type ads running - at least it justified some of the time I spent on this hobby. But now, I just felt bad having them on there when I so randomly post. This blog used to be a place where not only I shared my life but I connected with the rest

First Day at the Pool!

2011-05-31T21:33:00.000-04:00

Last year at this time, I was about to enter one of the hottest Summer's on record in North Carolina. And I was 7 month's pregnant. Yeah - it was not my favorite Summer. But I was anticipating the arrival of our sweet boy. I truly did not know how much this little guy would bless our life. "They" all say that, don't they? He is sweet, funny, calm, easy-going and just plain fun. I'm glad

Tornado

2011-04-27T22:55:00.001-04:00

As I sit here editing this post, tornadoes are hitting areas of our country again. Praying for those already hit and for their loss. Praying for safety of those in the path of these storms. *** Of the over 700 tornadoes this year in the US, at least one of them traveled right through my little town and specifically right down our street. Honestly, I never thought of a tornado hitting this

Banana Pancakes

2011-04-09T11:27:00.001-04:00

You don't need banana pancakes to make conversation with your kids but just in case... Banana Pancakes First of all, I like to keep things simple around here. So, here is a simple homemade pancake recipe with ingredients you most likely have around your pantry. INGREDIENTS 1 Cup All-Purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour 1 Tablespoon Sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2

Heros are Made

2011-04-09T10:47:00.002-04:00

In a conversation with my son this morning, he told me that he was going to have to study really hard in school to be a superhero. He's 7, you know. And he is serious. So, in between bites of banana pancakes, we talked about what being a superhero means to him and what super powers he thought he has to be a super hero. It went a little like this... "Well Mom, Superman was born on another

Winter is Past!

2011-03-24T20:48:00.000-04:00

See! The winter is long past; the rains are gone are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance.Arise, come my darling; my beautiful one, come with me. --Song of Songs 2:11-13 I am SO loving this arrival of spring - literally and in

You are God Alone

2011-03-11T13:42:00.000-05:00

Claiming the words to this song today.

The Plan - reposted

2011-03-03T23:14:00.000-05:00

I'm re-posting this from 2008 - a great reminder about new beginnings at any age. I needed to read this. The Plan

February Fun

2011-03-03T22:52:00.000-05:00

For a short month, it sure was packed with a lot of fun and activity! It started out with a quick weekend trip to the beach -yes, in February - we needed to get away. A good friend was kind enough to offer their condo for the weekend so we took her up on it. It was Baby T's first trip and he did find it pretty interesting! Atlantic Beach February 2011 First Walk on the beach!!! Love

Hope Community Church Blog

2011-02-16T21:02:00.000-05:00

Have you seen my church's blog? Awesome stuff on here - check it out. Hope Community Church Blog Here is a great online workshop, Understanding the Gospel - it's in 3 parts. Understanding the Gospel - Part 1 Understanding the Gospel - Part 2 Understanding the Gospel - Part 3 I am SO loving that because I'm not able to take the class when it's offered at night. A new baby and a husband who

All Things Chic

2011-01-27T21:07:00.000-05:00

Remember when I used to blog for Chic Critique? That was a fun gig talking about girly stuff all the time. Anyway, Jo-Lynne of Musings of a Housewife creator of Chic Critique and Girlymama have merged their style blogs to create All Things Chic! Check it out!

Keep Dancing

2011-01-24T18:14:00.000-05:00

Some of you know what my job is because I go to church with you and I work on Sundays at church. For those of you that don't - I work on Sundays at my church. My job is to work with an amazing team of volunteers that are there to make our church the welcoming and warm place that it is. It may look like we are just parking cars and handing out bulletins when in fact, we are so much more!

Look What I Found In My Bathroom Sink Today

2011-01-21T22:09:00.000-05:00

Boys. I'm so glad I get to raise two of them. :) Apparently, this alligator is going to grow. We have now found him a new home so that we can use the bathroom sink again.

Favorite Apps

2011-01-20T00:00:00.005-05:00

Well, I finally got the iPhone for Christmas! Yay! I love this phone. I think I've been waiting my whole life for a phone like this. :) So, I've started downloading some apps I love this new one called Momento - I can record moments like Baby T rolling over and my daughter doing the splits on both legs in dance class or Bubby getting a new belt in TKD. A special date night -whatever. It's

Wait For It...

2011-01-18T00:00:00.012-05:00

This word of the year is getting to be trendy now. But I'm still picking one. Actually, this will be the third year that I have picked a word to represent my upcoming year. Last year was Surrender and, boy howdy, was it a year of surrendering - absolutely positively a year of turning my life over to God and just accepting MUCH change. Since I cannot do my life without Jesus and the last

Getting So Big!

2011-01-17T10:19:00.001-05:00

My kids have been off of school for 4 weeks now! These long track-outs are fun until about this time and we have one more week! They get bored and fight a lot. I do love not having to pack lunches and homework every night. It's nice to have the break in our routine, but I'm ready now to have a little more structure again. Anyway, here are some recent photos of the kids from B's birthday

2010 Blog Recap

2010-12-31T10:52:00.005-05:00

This thing still on? Yes, I'm actually blogging. My keyboard keys are a little rusty even but here I go. While I don't see myself blogging on a daily basis anymore, I did want to recap my 2010. I like to reflect on the year past as a way to grow from it. I also think the blog recap at Musings of a Housewife is fun and I have the day off so...here goes. The first post of each month

Mercy

2010-11-10T06:58:00.001-05:00

I've been waking up each morning with a different worship song in my head lately. I feel like it's such a blessing to wake up singing words of praise rather than thoughts of the busy day ahead. It comforts me to know that He's got it all under control. So, I thought I'd share them with you...when I remember to do so. Here's today's - Mercy by Casting Crowns. My favorite verse from this

Stumbling Through the Dark

2010-10-30T10:00:00.001-04:00

I've been thinking about the miners in Chile the last couple days. Well, I guess you'd have to live in an actual mine to have missed their amazing rescue. Praise an awesome God for their survival, faith and rescue!!! What a great story. You may have seen when they brought the first miner up that they had to shield his eyes from the light because he had been in the dark for so long. They even

Something Recent

2010-10-18T22:49:00.000-04:00

Just a little update in the form of pictures. My life...FULL. Here's some of what fills it with JOY. He plays with his little hands a lot. Love this little almost smile. He smiles more with his eyes than mouth. LOVE his squishy eyes smile. This big blue-eyed look could easily pass for any of my kids at this age! Three. At the Pumpkin Patch I hope you are enjoying some

Thankful For Today, Hope For Tomorrow

2010-10-12T08:39:00.000-04:00

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 I'm reading a book called Ruthless Trust. Written by a guy named Brennan Manning - a leader in spiritual teaching.- a recovering alcoholic also, although it is definitely not what defines him. He is a man of God for sure. He also wrote an excellent book called Ragamuffin Gospel. Anyway, he is