NYC in 40 hours & a giveaway

Whoo, the past few days have been a whirlwind. My mom-in-law and sis-in-law took a quick-but-full trip to NYC for the weekend to celebrate Leah's golden birthday (which is today). I had never left Evyn for more than a few hours, so leaving her for the weekend (in Ryan and my father-in-law's capable hands) was a little unsettling for me, but I just tried to relax and have fun. Which we SO did.

We caught our 6am flight on Saturday, sleepy but excited.

We explored 5th ave after finally getting checked into our hotel.  Our original hotel was closed due to the damage of hurricane Sandy, yet Expedia failed to notify us.  Those Vera Bradley bags get pre-tty heavy after awhile.

The one shop my mom urged me to visit was Tinsel Trading Company, which was full of vintage goodies and treasures.

I had been on the hunt for the perfect gold-tipped flats for awhile and had no luck.  I especially wanted them for the concert we were attending Saturday night (pretty flats + tons of walking = win).  So, I bought these Target flats, taped them off, and spraypainted them gold (and sealed them with a satin clear coat).  I couldn't be more happy with them.  The one chipped a bit, probably as a result of all of our walking, but I'm thinking it's fixable.

We were excited to dress up a little for the concert... and yes, BANGS!  Still not sure about them, but we'll see.

We saw Tyrone Wells (a favorite of Leah's) on Saturday night.  The show was incredible, and the venue was amazing.  We had a blast.

Sunday morning, Leah and I slept until ELEVEN.  I'm pretty sure I haven't done that in 4 years.  We fueled up on lots of Starbucks all weekend.  There was a strange/awesome exhibit of these alpaca-like beasts in the lobby of Grand Central Station, so naturally we took a picture of ourselves chilling in front of them.

My friend Dezirae told me that I must visit Purl Soho, and she was right.  It was an adorable wonderland of all things sew-y.  I bought some fat quarters just because.

And, oh this girl.  My MIL and I were making fun of how Leah was walking in the airport with her big bag in front of her and her purse behind.  Never a dull moment with those two.  We had the time of our lives.

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Here's a little happy for your Tuesday - I'm reviewing and giving away TWO PRINTS from French Press Mornings over at She {hearts} It today.  Sweet Jenny is offering a discount code, too.  I wish I could win!

grapefruit, rapunzel, & a sewing seat

I should be sleeping, but instead I'm popping in to share a few fun tidbits of this week so far.

First, I've done yet another review of Nourish Organics over at She {hearts} It. This time, I've reviewed their new organic grapefruit wash, and I'm giving away an 8oz wash! There's a discount code too. Trust me, you're going to want to get your hands on some of this ultra-moisturizing, best-smelling-ever wash.

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Second, little girlfriend FINALLY just got her hair trimmed. For the first time. Did I mention she will be 4 in a few weeks? Yeah.

My Rapunzel just recently decided a trim would not shatter her world, and perhaps it would even make brushing her sometimes-snarly ends a bit easier. It was barely 2 inches, but the act of cutting my baby's hair for the first time totally tugged at my heartstrings. My dear friend Leah graciously snipped those ends, just like she trimmed Mac's hair for the first time about a year and a half ago.

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Third, I did finally finish the little seat to use at my sewing desk. I wish I had a "before" picture, but just imagine worn red leather and a scuffed, medium-wood finish. And the "after":

LOVE this fabric.

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Last, I've been trying to be much more deliberate in taking pictures with my real camera, not just on my phone. So here's a few of my littles to make you smile. The days have been long and often trying lately, but I love these little people with all of my being and we are all growing and changing. Especially me; especially my momma heart. This post especially resonated with me today. God's molding me, and all I needed to do was let Him.

Oh, and the kitchen is DONE! Pictures to come.

currently: a thursday edition

loving:

the fact that in a few days, I will have a new kitchen! We are refacing, and my pretty glass knobs will FINALLY be attached to and doing their job on the cabinet doors.

reading:

"Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe." A few close momma friends and I are reading along together and discussing the questions at the end of the chapters and on the blog. I can't even tell you what this book is doing to my heart. I feel just drenched in encouragement and determination to be the mother God designed me to be and my children need me to be.

waiting for:

Spring. I planted almost 100 bulbs in my front beds this past fall and I can't wait for them to emerge.

excited about:

our upcoming annual OBX trip - just a few weeks!

trying to:

find a pretty chair for my new desk area in the kitchen. 

working on:

a cute little seat/bench for my sewing table.  My mom pulled it out of the trash on the side of the road and it's in perfect condition- just needed the worn red leather seat covered in pretty fabric and a spray of grey paint.  I don't have a before picture, but I'll share the after picture, well, after. :)

enjoying:

this little 5 month old... and the fact that she loves to politely fold her hands all the time.

using:

my coffee maker waaayyyy too much lately.  Oh but how I love a warm cup in the morning... and afternoon.... and perhaps a decaf in the evening [insert wide-eyed emoticon here].

wearing:

my new Stitch Fix mint striped cardigan today.

planning:

some great She {hearts} It reviews & giveaways to be posted in the next few weeks.  Isn't our new design pretty?

singing:

a silly "Evyn Mae" song that I made up.  We've also been calling Evyn "Mae-Mae" lately.  It has just stuck - and I so love it.

needing:

to go to bed earlier.

learning:

(from the "Desperate" book) that my mothering needs to be not based on the expectations of our culture, people around me, or even family.  It needs to be guided only by scripture.  Sally Clarkson has been blowing my momma mind.

listening to:

the Tinkerbell (Brynlee is currently obsessed with fairies) movie, a nail gun, and Evyn stirring over the monitor.

wishing:

I knew exactly when my best friend's baby was coming so I could guarantee that I will be there when the baby is born (and it is SO a girl - I am convinced, even though they are not finding out until baby comes).  I am going to try my very hardest to be there - I'm just praying it all lines up.

doing:

not well in my vow to start running (again).  This weekend is go-time.  Ryan and I, along with a few others, are doing the Color Run in two months and I need to improve this 13 mile/minute pace nonsense I've got going on here!

dreaming of:

finding a mentor, living out my passions, and truly & confidently embracing all I am called to do and be. 

playroom pretty

The entryway from our attached garage leads directly into what we've dubbed the playroom. It's a cheery room with the same light grey/taupe walls as the rest of (most of) the downstairs. Toy storage is an issue, and if it were my grumpy mom way, I would have all the toys always put away and there would be no trace of little gremlins in my decor. What a mean mother. But, the toy explosion is inevitable. Oh the toys. We have probably 2/3 of the kids' toys in the basement play area and the rest are in the playroom (minus a handful residing in Brynlee's room).

So I would like to have our "playroom" still be friendly and a little whimsical, but still mesh with the rest of the downstairs (since it's pretty out in the open) while concealing the overabundance of TOYS. My dear parents agreed to construct some MORE built-ins, this time for the playroom, much like the living room ones that they created to house all my favorite prettiness (these pictures were taken in August so things have changed a bit here and there since then):

The mercury glass knobs make me about keel over with delight.

My mom has already whipped up some window treatments in this fabric:

I'll add some new storage bins like these: 

And the grand finale... I just ordered THIS for a fun accent wall:

 

I can't wait.

We also desperately need a new light fixture. I'm thinking one that's pretty flush to the ceiling, and I love this drum shade. I love the pattern, but it may be too much... maybe one in a solid grey would be better. We will see.

I do have a rug in the room already (it's the "gold" version).  I can't wait to see it all come together in the end.

I promise to share before & afters. I'm silly over these upcoming changes!

so much happy in a cardboard box: my stitch fix!

I had been wanting to try Stitch Fix for a long time now.  Between being pregnant and now postpartum, I've been nervous to try it.  I was afraid to get new clothes since I'm not where I want to be weight wise, but then I've ended up having absolutely nothing to wear that fits me right!  So I sucked it up and decided to get clothes that fit my body NOW.  Humbling.

So I filled out my style profile, received my invitation, and ordered my first Fix.  I checked the front stoop no less than 20 times on the day I thought it would arrive.  Turns out, the next day would bring that box with the pretty mint logo on the top.

 

I've heard from a few friends who have ordered Fixes that it takes a bit of time (as you order subsequent Fixes and provide feedback) for the stylists to get a feel for your style and preferences.  That was SO not the case in my first Fix!  I loved EVERY.THING.  Which is a wonderful thing... but also a bad thing because the price point of these pieces is not exactly cheap.  BUT I don't want to get "cheap" things and I want what I buy to last.

Oh, and phone selfies in my bathroom wasn't my first choice for documentation, but it was the easiest and quickest method.  My apologies.  You're welcome for attempting to crop the toilet out.

First up was this Collective Concepts Marci Dot Stripe Tabsleeve Blouse. 

I loved the pattern, sleeves, and unique neckline.  But, the fit was kind of awful on me- Ryan's best observation was that I looked like a nurse.  Scrubs apparently aren't my best look.  I know that shorter shirts are more "in" now, but that style is definitely not flattering on me.  I loved the shirt and I wanted to love this shirt on ME- but I had to nix it in the end.

Next was this Tcec Bernadette Striped Cardigan.

This cardigan is so soft and adorable.  The sleeves are a little longer, which is always a plus for me.  It didn't take long for me to fall in love with this cardigan.  And mint + stripes = total keep!

Next, this Kensie Paulina Stripe Belted Dress.

I loved this dress.  Loved the fit, the way it hid my baby "fluff," the unique sleeves, and the stripes, of course.  However, the price was pretty steep ($98!) and I felt like this was something I could find at Forever 21 for MUCH less.  Pass.

Next up, this Natural Life Corinna Striped Dolman Top.

So this is love... Everything.  Every bit of this shirt is dreamy.  Major keep.

Last was this Pretty Persuasions Star Print Scarf.

I love scarves.  I loved the texture and color of this scarf.  But, stars aren't really my thing and I do have a ton of scarves, so I passed on this one.


Overall, I was so pleasantly surprised about how great of an experience this Fix was.  I truly did love every piece.  The fit wasn't so great for the blouse, the dress was a little too expensive, and I wasn't so much a fan of the stars on the scarf.  Style wise, my stylist was pretty spot-on.

I'd love to order a Fix again, and I might wait a few months to see if I drop a few more sizes.  I'd hate to get a bunch of new clothes that I soon wouldn't be able to fit into.  I'm sure I'll be itching for cute spring tops in a month or so.  It was so fun to receive and try on the clothing, and I love the uniqueness of the pieces.

Want to try Stitch Fix?  Sign up here!  Happy Fixing!

randomness in photos

Here's the past few weeks in pictures!

I finally sewed up an infinity scarf with one of the knits that Ashley and I bought when she visited a few weeks ago.  It took me literally 5 minutes.  Easiest ever.  I used Keight's braided scarf tutorial as a rough guide to get me started.  I have the fabric to make a colorblocked one too- it will be cute for spring. 

My sweet baby girl rolled over for the first time the other day.  Back to belly!  So weird since she hates being on her belly.  She is just the happiest thing.  I could burst just thinking about her.

Valentine's day was low key around these parts.  A few little gifts, homemade Valentines, and a quiet (delicious) dinner in for Ryan and me.  I was the "special helper" for Brynlee's class at preschool, too- I was just in awe of her the whole time I was in there.  How has my little baby turned into a big, gorgeous KID?!  One that participates in a classroom setting and sings and follows rules?  Wow.

Story of my life right now.  Don't ever say I don't keep it real.

I pulled out the highchair so Evyn can sit at the table with us while we eat and she is loving it.  I probably won't start her on solids for awhile yet, but she seems content to just be part of the action at mealtimes for now.

These girls and I had a sweet night in last weekend, and it was so needed after a week of being cooped up in our sick house.  Ryan caught the awful flu and was down and out for over a week.  The kids and I managed to avoid it but it was still tough to get through.

Pretty sure the wallpaper sample on the left is going to happen in the playroom and I am so stinkin excited.  

Leah, Evyn, and I were able to meet up with Liz (and her baby girl in the belly) this past weekend for a lovely coffee date.  Funny story, Liz goes to Leah's church and we discovered about a year ago that Liz had read my blog before but hadn't made the connection that Leah was my SIL until we attended their church on a weekend we were visiting for a family party (they live a good 2 hours away).  That sentence didn't really make sense, but trust me, it was crazy-in-a-good-way.  Liz won my giveaway so it was a good excuse to get together... and it better happen much more often girlfriend.

Best cousins.  Dylan Elise, the baby girl who made me an aunt, turned FIVE the other day.  Mind=blown.  Love these girls so much.

currently

I'm following Emily's lead today & sharing some current life randomness.

loving: 

the few new pillow slipcovers I whipped up using this tutorial. After making the first one, I was embarrassed that I hadn't done these sooner. So easy!

reading: 

the February issue of Martha Stewart Living. And blogs. My favorites lately: The Small Things Blog, Hello From the Natos, From My Grey Desk. Also, Reality Steve [hanging head in shame].

waiting for: 

the storm we are apparently going to get hit with tonight/tomorrow. We're staying in!

excited about: 

a girls' night planned for Saturday night. SO needed.

trying to: 

avoid the flu. Ryan spent two days straight in bed this past week. In the 10 years we've been together, I've never experienced him doing this. It takes a lot to knock that man down. I'm downing vitamins and zicam!

working on: 

finishing the kids' rooms. They will be so pretty once my plans leave my brain and come into fruition.  I can't wait to share - especially Evyn's room!

enjoying: 

spearmint & orange gummies, gluten free pretzels, and Enjoy Life dark chocolate. Compliments of a sick husband on a grocery run. 

using: 

my TURQUOISE stick blender, a Christmas gift from my mom and dad. Smoothies have never been easier to make, cleanup is a snap (especially compared to using a regular blender), and it's pretty. Duh. 

wearing:  

these earrings. Picked them up last night and haven't taken them out since.

planning: 

on having a low-key weekend.

singing: 

to All Sons and Daughters. I like to think I'm the third part of the trio they don't realize that they are in. Haha.

needing: 

to snuggle this little bundle right now. And she's 4 months old as of Tuesday. [Brain explodes.] 

learning: 

about Biblical suffering and the hope & freedom that comes with it. Our pastor is doing an amazing series on 1 Peter right now.

listening to: 

the hum of the monitor, the furnace kicking on, and Ryan hacking up a lung.

wishing: 

there was a little more time each day to work on projects and snuggle babies and play with big kids. Priorities.

doing: 

pretty well at dropping the baby poundage. And I ran a 5k on Tuesday. My minutes/mile ratio is highly embarrassing, but I did it. In 27 degree weather. And then wheezed for a few hours afterward.

dreaming of: 

a sandy tropical beach. Someday!

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Congrats to pretty Liz on winning my Winter Essentials giveaway!

peace

Today is the type of day I just yearn for peace. Just a few moments of forgetting my to-do list and breathing.

My heart is broken for my many friends who are struggling right now, physically and emotionally. A dear friend lost her mother this week. It seemed like all I heard for days was bad news. Worry and anxiety have sneaked up on me and I've let them in the door of my mind.

I wish I could fix it all. I know I can't, but I still want to.

My words are not flowing easily from my head to my fingertips. All I do know is that I want to learn from these times and pray I turn to Jesus for comfort and strength; for me and for all my dear ones who just need peace right now.

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11

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On a lighter note, my giveaway ends tomorrow! Go enter. :)

weekend bliss

On Thursday, my dear friend Ashley and her sweet Piper made the 6ish hour drive up to NY to pay us a visit. They stayed until early yesterday and we were sure to fill our time with non-stop chatting, late night projects, kid entertaining, multiple Joanns runs (one of which we lugged the kids along on in the snow and after we got home I had to fend off a panic attack- but it was worth it), eating out, and relaxing. Ashley pounded out a necklace and an infinity scarf, and I made a necklace and got 3/4 through crocheting a mini infinity scarf for Piper to match the one I (kind of accidentally) made for Brynlee. 

- tired but happy friends on a mission for project supplies - 

- my new print from this shop - 

- my sweet kiddos listening to the lesson in their class at church - 

- our middle babies -

 I love precious time with friends who just "get" me... Ashley just one of those friends.  And we treasure quality time instead of quantity time with each other... even though every time we do see each other we brainstorm when the next few times we can get together will be.  I have to say too, she is one of the cutest pregnant ladies I have ever seen.  Not fair.  Nevertheless, I'm so grateful for you, Ash!  I love how God brings us the right people at the right time.  Wow, so blessed.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway!  Happy Monday.

winter essentials giveaway

Giveaway time!

I'm so excited! I thought I would do a fun giveaway of some of my favorite and essential items this winter.

One lucky winner will receive all of these items: 

1. Pretty teardrop necklace.  I may/may not have this necklace in mint and coral as well.

2. Touchscreen compatible gloves.  Because it's freezing outside but I still need to maneuver my iphone.  Obv.

3. Cutest journal.  I am so obsessed with pretty journals, and OF COURSE the notebook paper inside must be college-ruled.  Which it is.  I've been scribbling lists and She Reads Truth notes in mine.  With a black pen - my preference.

4. Starbucks gift card.  Five bucks.  Buy yourself a drink and a half (ha) on me.  I've been warming up/waking up with the vanilla spice latte made with soymilk.

5. Kiehl's Lip Balm #1.  This lip balm has been my favorite for years and protects my kisser in these cold temps.

I haven't been sponsored in any way in doing this giveaway, I just love STUFF and love sharing the awesome stuff that I've discovered.  And, I love everyone who reads my blog, which is mostly people I know IRL so I may even be able to deliver it to the winner in person.  BONUS!

To enter, follow the directions in the Rafflecopter widget.  Giveaway ends next weekend.  XO!

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tuesday brain dump

Brain dump time! Apparently my new blogging motto is "all or nothing" because I'm either silent for a month or word-vomit typing. Here we go.

- Blogging. I love it, need to do it, am obsessed with reading blogs, and still use nursing sessions to devour my google reader list, saving my favorite blogs for last. I SO WANT TO BLOG every day or even every other... or heck once a week. Obviously it's not been something that's possible for the past few months (I don't think I really need to explain WHY) and I keep talking about how I want to do it and whine about it when I don't. So I AM going to do it more. For me and to continue to preserve this little space. Oh and I am just giddy over my little blog makeover... Molly is the bomb. If you're looking for a sweet soul to make your blog the prettiest, look no further.

- Giveaway. Coming so soon! I have the goods gathered, now just need to photograph them. Look for my "Winter Essentials" giveaway by the end of this week!

- A-dubs. My girl Ashley is coming to visit me on Thursday! I am SO EXCITED! I haven't seen her since the summertime when I was 26 weeks pregnant with Evyn, and when I see her in a few days she will be 30 weeks pregnant with her baby boy. Crafting and chatting and coffee... hurry up and get here, Ash!

- Projects. SO MANY IN MY MIND. I want to do all of them. Mostly house stuff and some half-done, started, or I have gathered supplies for but haven't started. I am crawling out of the post-baby funk (which was not that bad this time around but has left me desperate to take some time and create things... ALONE) and am so inspired to do ALL THE PROJECTS. But then I get overwhelmed with all I want to do and then am left paralyzed. And then the guilt of the presence of unfinished/unstarted baby books and picture-taking-slacking wells up... baby steps. Care for my babies first, but take baby steps in the direction of not losing myself in the craziness of this season.

- An effort to look human. Just a few little attempts to look a little more decent in the day-to-day. I'm a little late jumping on this bandwagon, but wow, is dry shampoo awesome. I just bought the cheap Suave kind, and I love it. The smell is amazing and it makes my hair feel so fresh. I'm also really into light grey nail polish lately and finally got my hands on some. (OPI french quarter for your thoughts)

A fresh cut and color and pretty sweater doesn't hurt either. 

- DF/GF. I went dairy-free when Brynlee was about 4 months old and when Mac was about the same age. I exclusively nursed them, and both were showing signs of intolerance. So now that Evyn is almost 4 months old, I figured I had better just go ahead and cut myself off from dairy as a precaution. Now I confess, I also want to start shedding this baby weight (everyone told me it would be the hardest with #3 and BOY ARE THEY RIGHT) and I lost so much when I went off of dairy with the others so I'm hoping this helps. I also have dropped gluten because I read it can help with your skin amongst other things. SO, since Friday I haven't had a bit of dairy or gluten and feel fab. I don't even feel deprived when I have a lunch that looks like this:

The black things in the middle are chia seeds, and I'm not sure why I waited so long to incorporate them into my life. The benefits are awesome! I just add a tablespoon here and there in foods that I can easily put them in (smoothies, peanut butter, salads).

- Running. Remember when I ran a half marathon? Well, after that I took a YEAR off of running. Sadness. I've been wanting to get out there again, but the combo of kids & weather & no treadmill has, um, delayed my efforts. Then, Raechel threw out an idea to put together a team to keep each other accountable in the running department. Yes! I was able to get out a few times since then (weekends and 60 degree January days are my friends) but the high today is 12 degrees so I think I'll spend the rest of the day snuggled in with my babies. At least I have the will, right? I'm hoping this push to run will help with the whole losing the baby weight endeavor, too.

Brain dump over. Have a happy Tuesday, friends.

one word - enough.

Last year (and the year before), I chose a word for the year. It's a word to inspire, strive for, encourage.

Last year, my word was patience. I scribbled it on my little chalkboard canister and it stared at me from my kitchen window sill all year.

I can't say I was super successful in becoming the most patient & kind girl this year... but I did try. I also lectured my kids quite enough on how important it is to be so... yet I'm not sure I was a living, breathing example most of the time.

This year, I majorly struggled to find "my" word. I felt like nothing could truly encompass the magnitude of what I wanted to change and to dwell on.

Finally, it hit me: enough.

I have, for FAR too long, tried to be enough.

Patient enough. Neat enough. Kind enough. Organized enough. Friend enough. Mother enough. Wife enough. Daughter enough. Steadfast enough. Creative enough. Involved enough. Loud enough. Quiet enough. Supermom enough. Skinny enough. Healthy enough. Talented enough. Strong enough. Cool enough. Brave enough. Loving enough. Confident enough. Funny enough. Quick-thinking enough. Interesting enough. Pretty enough. Smart enough. Witty enough. Tender-hearted enough. Calm enough. Wise enough. Leader enough. Determined enough. Gracious enough. Giving enough. Stylish enough. Graceful enough. Having-it-together enough.

GOOD enough.

PERFECT ENOUGH.

Is that enough adjectives for you? I really could go on and on.

For far too long, I have tried to be enough without Jesus. Yes, I believe in Him, trust Him, and follow Him, but I still want to do it ALL on my own. It's time for me to let HIM be enough (because, duh, He is) and accept that I AM enough WITH Him.

[Side note - ever write or say a word so many times that your brain plays tricks on you and you question if that word is even a real word? I'm there. Ha.]

I'm going to keep it real here. Yesterday, I was talking to Brynlee about New Year's resolutions. I explained that some people like to think of things they want to be better at for the new year, and that I wanted to "Be more patient with you guys, exercise more, and..." Pause.

"And not scream at us so much?"

Ummm. Why yes. Face palm. I laughed, but, HELLO! Wake up call.

Honestly, I've gone through my days without committing them to Him. I get so fed up and frustrated and scream at my kids after I've refused to ask Him to help me in the patience department.  I've moved forward with (small) business endeavors without committing them to Him, or even praying about them. I've tried to solve problems without Him. I've come to conclusions about myself (most of them not very nice) without consulting Him first and without remembering what He thinks of me (I'm His treasured possession {Deut. 26:18} - whaaat?!). I've forgotten that I don't have to be everything - and also try to be and do everything without Him. If I'm rejected, the wind is just knocked out of me. If I feel un -loved, -wanted, -admired, -successful, etc, I am just out for the count. I need to cry out to Jesus that I am not enough and BELIEVE that He is enough, before I attempt something (like getting out of bed in the morning, for example) and cry out to Him that He is enough if what I've hoped for or hoped to be fails. I need to not let all the other voices cloud my mind (even well-meaning ones) and first listen to the ONE voice that matters. I spend so much time comparing myself to others who seem to have it together so much better than I do (or envying the people that don't have it together but are okay with that!), or anyone else that is more "        " (fill in the blank!) than me. Blogging, pinterest, social media, and all the things that I let influence me pile up. Everyone else may truly BE better at me than everything but HE is enough and I am enough only because of Him.

And so, my word will stare at me from the window sill all year long. I have to say - I probably wrote and re-wrote the word "enough" on that canister with that stinkin chalk pen fifteen times until it looked as "perfect" as it was going to get. Funny (and symbolic) how I can't even make my word LOOK enough in my eyes.

I picked a word that I know I can never truly be. But God will be enough and He will make me enough. So freeing. I'm so excited.

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Happy New Year friends! Anyone else want to share their word for the year? I've noticed a lot of word-sharing on blogs in the past few days. Love.


In a week or so, I'm going to be getting a blog makeover (I can barely contain my excitement) and to celebrate I'm going to do a giveaway! It's going to be a giveaway containing some of my essentials for/things I've been loving so far this winter. This is gonna be fun. Bring it, 2013.