more tiredness and sleepy eyes while i finally open my laptop to end my day.  i drove home anticipating a night of undisturbed slumber (please, dear Jesus, please) and a morning where i could sleep until my body told me it was ready to rise.  right now, there’s nothing that sounds more blissful (i apologize… Continue reading disgruntled much?

i’m a pretty tired and worn out girl tonight, but seeing as though it’s been five days since i last put something on this sad ignored place, i figured i had to do something about it. so get this.  i learned something new today.  want to know what it is? my poor brain is also… Continue reading keepin’ the wheels turnin’

a disposed of christmas tree anyone? madrid’s appeal in the form of various colored barrels. a cute-as-a-button kinda girl. my summer project: Clean Up Boat. uncertainty.  should they be a bit bigger? new wanderings and places these feet have never been. beauty in the drab. the forgotten and lonely. and the fun that’s found in… Continue reading my wintry finds today.

i’m told on a regular basis to not take my family for granted.  i’m trying not to.  i’m determined to note all the outrageously spoiling aspects of where i come from and who i live with and not let those moments pass me by as i think, this is how it always is, right? last… Continue reading one of my many blessings.

i never thought i’d post anything about my personal fashion.  why?  because 1) i’ve never thought that i have a very unique style, 2) i don’t have a very good camera to take pictures (unless outdoors), and 3) i don’t actually have a third reason, but aren’t you always supposed to have three points? i’m… Continue reading brightly dressed

Dear Jesus, I’m not sure I’ve ever wanted to live in Iceland but then I saw this today and it’s rather changed my mind.  Can you create a spot like this on the northeast coast of the US for me, please?  I would be very grateful. Love, Louissa

whenever you need some fun in your life, just gather my little munchkins up and spend time with them.  if you’re having a hard time getting them to spend time with you, just offer them chocolate.  and if you promise chocolate, you’ll probably be able to get a kiss out of it. and then they… Continue reading munchkin goodness

it’s late.  i’m exhausted.  my backside is tired from sitting in my car all day.  i finished my first scarf and started another.  i should be asleep.  i should have been asleep an hour ago. but i just have to say that i do believe i found the etsy shop just for me.  how could… Continue reading found it.

beauty for ashes.  ruins rebuilt.  strength for weakness.  He’s promised them.  and today, i remind Him of His words that are unfailing and unchanging.  i whisper to Him that i’m in a desperate need to see and experience them for myself. “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me… to grant [consolation and joy]… Continue reading isaiah 61

i gave him leftover french toast while i gulped down my coffee.  he asked why i was in a rush this morning.  i told him i had to go to work and his older brother would stay home with him today.  i quickly scribbled a list of chores and school for the day and told… Continue reading busy busy busy