And....we're back!

 

 Sorry!  Transferring from a Google supported domain to a GoDaddy domain has proven to be a bit more than this girl can handle.

But, we're back up!  Giveaway this weekend!

Five More Days

That's right!  Five more days and deer season will be O-V-E-R!

(but who's counting...lol)


(And here's some heads up....there will be a GIVEAWAY with my next post so keep your eye out for it!)

A Simpler Christmas

The inevitable has happened...

Not only do I have a cold but I also got lucky enough to catch a stomach virus as well. Aren't I the lucky one?!? I guess I should see the day off as a blessing. I've been on the couch all day watching TV. ALL DAY.

I've got a project on the needles (so cute and I am dying to show it to you but I don't want to ruin the surprise!) that is close to wrapping up but today wasn't the day for such endeavours as following a pattern.  Today was for water, toast, TV and rest.   A hint of computer time but nothing major.

Christmas is approaching and that means projects.  Crafting. Sewing. Knitting.  But in all honesty, I've taken a step back this year.



With boxes still with us, the thought of dragging out all our Christmas stuff just overwhelmed me. So I didn't.  That's right. I didn't. I made things simpler. In fact, I only found the rest of our ornaments last night. And that's ok. The kids are having fun placing a few each day. My Christmas village? Not lit. No snow. But it is certainly pretty in its new home. My mantle? Just greenery and lights. Nice and simple.


I'm paring down, keeping it simple. Things change every year. Less people gather, less can make all the activities of past. I'm adjusting.And trying to not be disappointed. So this year, I'm buying less (even though it sure doesn't feel like it), baking a little less, and just enjoying sitting in front of our beautiful tree staring at the lights while the fire crackles in the fireplace.

Is there anything better?


What's on your Christmas agenda?  Are you paring down for a variety of reasons?  What's out the door this year and what's staying?  


Carrie

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 May you and your family have a wonderful and blessed today, giving thanks for each of the blessings in your life!

Carrie

Quiet

 

I've had a hard time coming back to this place.  This home of my thoughts and feelings.  Many of my feelings are so...scattered...up in the air.  I'm not sure what I want to share anymore.

This barn is close and I love it.  The stories it could tell

We've gone through a lot of changes the past few months.  A lot of trials.  A lot of happiness and a lot of sadness.  We've had those days when we've laughed at it all and when we've cried.  Hunter and I, we're stronger as a unit and when our unit is stressed, we are frazzled at the seams.

Our boys, they continue to be constant sources of amazement, amusement, love, frustration, delight, confusion, hurt, joy, swelling of pride and again, most importantly, love.

My baby picking pumpkins

I think I'm coming back slowly.  I see changes in my head for this place that reflect changes in our life.  My life. Finding the time to make changes happen is a hard sought item.

But we are home.  Moved.  Settling in. Laughing in wonder at this baby that has filled another void we didn't know we had.  Sighing in frustration at this (now!) six year old little version of me.  Scratching my head at the four year old version of Hunter (Dear Lord, his mama was patient if Hunter was this slow and meandering).

 

I think I'm coming back.  Missing my home.  My place for my thoughts.  There is, as I've said, so much to tell you.  So much to share.

How are you?  I've missed you! 


Carrie


Being honest...if there's no caption, you can thank Flickr for the lovely pictures.  Click on the picture to see more.