Hello. Got back from vacation. Feeling sick. Dorothy was not doing well. Long story short we spent yesterday at the ER. She is fine and almost better. Just some dehydration and stomach issues. The reason they sent us there was b/c she had fallen the day b/f and then threw up a couple times. Just making sure she had no head injuries. She didn't talk at all and wouldn't stay awake...very scary thinking it was her head and as weird as it sounds glad it was just dehydration. She has already guzzled pedialite, water, and juice. All is well now, Praise God!

I am also having picture issues. I miss posting pictures and I myself prefer reading posts with pictures, so forgive me while I work out the camera/picture problems.

So because I am just getting back to this blog after a week off, I'll extend the time to comment. And here is a link to what you are commenting for. Not this exact one but a smaller one like it!

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I get to spend the next few days with these people. See you next week!

DON'T FORGET: Leave a comment between now and midnight Tuesday, August 19th and I'll put your name in a drawing for one of my handmade fall purses.

I forgot to post Dorothy's picture album from her birthday. Here it is !

I think it is time for another give away. Leave a comment between now and midnight Tuesday, August 19th and I'll put your name in for a fall purse.

In honor of my 10 year reunion: Click Here
Yes that is a "Let's paint the 90s" book. Complete with the "You got it Dude" Olsen twins, Not the Boho Chic, giant sunglasses, starbucks drinking Olsen twins. There is a difference. And that difference y'all makes me feel old.

Oh and it is also my BFF Carrie's Birthday!!! Here are some pictures of us growing up:

I am trying new layouts. I'll be re-arranging this site- bear with me!

Have I ever sent you over to Sojourn Music? It is fantabulous. Our friend Bobby (who I think lurks on this blog but never ever comments) runs it and I just wanted to give him and the site big applause. He works with my man, Mike and all the worship team at Sojourn to provide updates and info on "all-of-life worship". Here is one of my favorite posts, written today.

Oh and here is a picture of Bobby holding newborn Dorothy a year ago, maybe that will bring him out of lurking! Ha!

My new favorite ideas...

School is gearing up and there are lots of great resources out there!

• Crafty Crow This is a great collection of kid's crafts out there in blogging land!

• Chasing Cheerios Oh! I just found this last night and there are so many projects that I want to do with Dorothy as she gains my trust that she won't eat everything I give her :) Check out the part on Homemade toys and toddler activities.

• Let's Explore This is a great list of transition ideas for your new kindergartner. (4 years away for me:)

• Design Mom This is a cool theme for a little one's birthday. So simple!

That's the ladybug dress I made her! I'll post a bigger picture of it later.

Well she is one now. I packed up the bottles and she's drinking whole milk. She stands up so much more often, and by choice too! Getting so big...sniff.

We had a joint party with our dearest friends and partners in ministry, the Montgomerys.
Levi was one on Tuesday and Dorothy was one on Saturday.

Mandy was so much fun to throw the party with. What a blessing she has been to me over the last nine years but especially the last year as a mom! We chose a Bumblebee/Ladybug party and she drew stripes and dots on all the balloons! That was one of my favorite details!

More pictures to come! Thanks to my Father-in-law, John who took these photos. I have a couple hundred to go through before I post more!