i don't know about you but certain songs evoke memories & emotions within my soul. some songs get me charged up. some songs help me remember a special occasion. some songs take me back in time. some songs actually bring a tear to my eye. and,some songs make me want to shop. yeah, shop. case in point?lights by ellie goulding. i hear this song on the radio from time to time, but i swear i hear it while shopping ALL of the time. it's blasted over the airwaves at loft and bed bath & beyond. i'm pretty certain i've heard it at gap and i SWEAR sears was playing it as i tried squeezing into a lands end bathing suit earlier this week. but, the icing on the cake? i heard it while grocery shopping. seriously, y'all, what is it about this song & me … [Read more...]
PRODUCT REVIEW: creating a memory with LiveOn…
recently, i was given the opportunity to "test drive" the website a company that is dedicated to creating memories by preserving memories...LiveOnthe idea behind LiveOn is to allow users to create an account where you can upload photos from your computer or facebook {how clever!}, create memories {aka slide shows} with ease & publish those memories to your timeline. you can even create a time capsule that will only contain the memories you wish for it to contain. honestly, i was a bit hesitant at first about reviewing LiveOn because i thought to myself, "do i really need to join another photo hosting site?"the answer? yes!why?first of all, LiveOn is easy to navigate. i created an account, watched a short introductory video & created my first memory in minutes. MINUTES, y'all. i've … [Read more...]
glasses filled with memories.
do you remember these glasses?{my kids love writing messages on the chalkboard...malia's message is from the 4th of july.}a few weeks ago, adam's mom came out of the storage shed with a box. inside the box were these glasses. she asked if we wanted them. we said yes.i remember collecting the return of the jedi glasses when i was growing up. my favorite glass had jabba the hutt on it {i was a sick child}. most of these glasses are from mcdonald's. a couple are from burger king & arby's.the glasses are approximately 20+ years old. they're currently sitting on the counter waiting to be washed. i have no clue where i'm going to store them. our kitchen is teeny & our storage options are even teenier. part of me wants to list these bad boys on ebay, but these glasses used to belong to my … [Read more...]
for daddy butch.
sweet summer's daddy passed away on the 24th. please join summer's friends as we have a day of silence to honor her father.The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.Psalm 23:1-6 NIV … [Read more...]
11:52 a.m.
seven years ago we welcomed another beautiful soul into our lives.malia, who was only 27 months old, was no longer an only child. she became a big sister.seven years have come & gone. quickly. our happy-go-lucky baby is now a happy-go-lucky little boy.happy 7th birthday to aidan. … [Read more...]
