Celebrating Independence

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So grateful for the independence and freedom we enjoy each and every day.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend!  We plan to celebrate with swimming, good food, and {of course} lots of fireworks.   How do you plan to celebrate?  We would love to know!  

Celebrating Memorial Day

So sorry for the lack of posts lately, it has been a very crazy, busy week!  I am extremely excited to have a long weekend ahead.

Amy and I feel so blessed to live in America.  We are thankful for the sacrifices made by so many, in the past and the present, that allow us to enjoy freedom.

For fun, we found some RED inspiration!  These pictures are so timeless and welcome summer perfectly.  Just perfect for Memorial Day weekend when we know some of you will be hitting the lake, going camping, or just hanging out with friends.

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Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Easter

This fun Spring holiday is only 4 days away. 

We hope you have a wonderful Easter filled with many beautiful things:

Sweets for the sweet

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Elegant Eggs

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Smocked Dresses

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Easter Brunch

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and hope eternal

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Happy Easter everyone!

The Color Green

For the month of March Amy and I thought it would be fun to find some inspiration in the color green.

Take a look at what we have found so far.

These are so naturally beautiful.

This first picture was found on weddingbee.com

You can find this beauty at purestylehome

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Hope you had a Great Valentine's Day

Well, the {big} day in February has come and gone.  We truly hope that you had a great day and that you had someone special to spend it with.

We know that each holiday has different meanings to different people and for some, may even be bittersweet.  We hope you feel encouraged by the words of Jeremiah 31:3

The Lord appeared from of old to me {Israel}, saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.

May you know the love and faithfulness of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  He is always faithful and true!

Yummy Valentine Inspired Sweets

Neither Amy nor I are very good cooks.  We do what is necessary to live, but beyond that there is no ability to create beautiful food!  But, I am telling you, if I continue to stumble upon beautiful sweets like the ones I am about to show you I am probably going to sign up for a baking class and begin practicing!

These are so fun!  If you are a baker I hope you find some great inspiration in these and give them a try!  If you do, send us a picture of your final product, we would love to see it!

The first two pictures were found at bakerella.com and the last one at Girl.Inspired..

Chocolate Valentine Bears

Chocolate Sundae Cupcakes

Dripless Ice Cream Cones

Psalm 63:3
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.

Valentines Day Activities for Kids

Here are a couple of fun activities for young kids.  Having 2 kids not yet in school I was searching for some fun {simple} activities for us to try.  Here are two great ones that I think would be fun for all ages.

Paper Heart Garland

Valentine Mobile

Here is a project that would be fun for your kids, but not necessarily done {by} your kids!

Love Juice