Friday, February 11, 2011

The Last Game


It is always bittersweet to see my kids finish a sport season. I get so tired of practices and busy schedules. During the height of the season, we were averaging about 6 games a week. But I love seeing them involved and learning and pushing to be their best. Danielle's basketball season (JV) ended last week, Tanner's (Freshman) tonight, and Isaac's last game (Little League) is tomorrow.

Before going into the game tonight, everyone knew it was going to be a hard one. Snake River is the toughest team we play in the season. Three of our boys were running fevers and one was just recovering from strep throat. The outcome wasn't pretty (sigh). Here are a few shots of Tanner (#4). He started almost every game and had a great season.



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Two in a row

Blogging two days in a row is kind of a record for me. I'm just not a serious blogger. In the evenings lately, I've been working on Blurb to turn my old blog into a book. I am loving the outcome. It's like having a journal with pictures. And it has been motivating for me to blog just for the sake of keeping that record going.

I heard my smallest little grandson cooing over the speaker phone today. So sweet. (So, of course, I have to include another picture of him in this post.) Hannah has been home sick again today from school. Also, very sweet despite not feeling well. And I finished a project that has been cluttering up my bedroom. It was from a kit by Ali Edwards and does not look at all like the original. But, I really like it and wanted to share it with you. It is done with a black artist tray from 7 Gypsies.



Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Fresh Start

Welcome to my new blog. I'm excited for a new beginning. Life has been wonderfully busy and I have a lot to share.

You may have noticed that I changed the name of my blog. It seems that in the last 8 months, the phrase "small and simple things" has taken on new meaning. I am realizing more than ever that my happiness and peace are dependent on how well I manage the small and seemingly insignificant events, tasks, and moments in a day. I am hoping in this coming year to embrace simplicity, strive for order, and recognize the joy in my very blessed life.

I have taken hundreds (I am not exaggerating) of photos in the last 6 weeks. Here are just a few of sweet baby Beckam at 1 week old. Hope you enjoy and visit often!