Back to school

This is Aaron's first official back to school. He started kindergarten on Wednesday and I now have a new back to school tradition.

And he made this handprint his first day of school.

Getting Organized

I am trying A Bowl full of lemons 21 day organization challenge. Hopefully I can get soem things back on track.

Absent no longer!

I have been absent for way too long! I have a new project. We sold Aaron's crib and the dresser with a hutch today. They never were my style but they were an excellent deal from my brother. We bought this dresser to replace it. One drawer needed repaired and the top piece had to be put back on. We are picking it up tomorrow. It would be too much labor to refinish it (what husband wanted) so, I am going to paint it navy blue and distress it.


The second hand store we bought this from is really creepy and dirty but things are very cheap! I'm glad my husband had the day off to go with me.

OMG!

Have you seen this Wal-Mart commercial? I laughed and cried so hard. This could totally happen at my house.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsvAj6qfmFQ&feature=player_embedded

God Bless Little Boys

This little boy will be 4 tomorrow!



I can't tell you what time he was born or any details of that day because I wasn't there. The first time I held Aaron was a warm September afternoon. We got the call earlier that afternoon that after a long interview process, we had been selected to become Aaron's adoptive parents. We went to the store his foster family owned and his foster dad called and arranged for Aaron to come meet us.

He brings so much Joy to our lives! He is uncertain about getting bigger. This morning he told me he was almost big like me and then he said he wanted to stay little. He is excited to have his first non-family birthday party.




Happy 4th Birthday, Aaron!!!

AWOL

I have been absent from blogging and I blame things like this

and this


I am going to try to blog more in the upcoming months but it is difficult to make the time when I have Aaron, and work and good reads calling.

Sometimes we understand a message when it is simply illustrated

Sometimes we understand a message when it is simply illustrated..









....and you question God - 'why me?'.....
always look at the bigger picture....

A day without the Lord - Is a day wasted.


God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor.

Thank God for the stuff that didn't hit you!

School pictures

Kelly is showing school pictures this week and since I happen to have some scanned in, I thought I'd join!

Longaberger Super Labor Day Sales

Check out the SUPER sales this week from Longaberger! Go to www.longaberger.com/juliehumphrey to order. These will make great gifts for teachers!

So this is love......

I found this bedding when I was searching for fabric to make a window treatment for my dinning room. I am in love. Hmmm....wonder if this is ever discounted?

Photos from Neiman Marcus.

I had intended to photograph my roosters but I have been so busy this week that I didn't get to it, so I guess this will have to do.

Thrifty Treasures

WE got this Pottery Barn Sectional FREE....yes, FREE!, this weekend. It was advertised on Freecycle and my husband traveled 45 miles to pick it up. It is 5 years old and in excellent shape except for some sun fading on the back. We have washed the slipcovers and they look great we just have to vacuum the rest of the upholstery and it will be ready to bring into the family room. I am so excited about our good luck! We have been looking for a denim section for 3 years. I'll post photos once it is in the familiy room. It retails for between $4,429.00 - $6,279.00.

First Day of School

Decorating with Longaberger

Check out all the great new Longaberger Products coming out in September.

Lots of work!

I've been hard at work this week, in between trying to make visits to child care programs and trying to get ready to be gone next week for an Early Language and Literacy training, getting Aaron's clothes and outgrown toys ready for consignment. We are participating in the Rhea Lana's consignment sale the second weekend of August this year. I am excited to clear out the fall and winter clothing that is outgrown as well as some toys and other things he is too big for. If you have a Rhea Lana's near you, check it out. I found some great stuff there last spring.

New Photo

Aaron had his photo taken last week at the Calotype Belly Buttons event in Jane. We love Calotype!!!!

Whew!

Ok, I finally did it. Have you ever been so burned out that you just can't function? That's how we have been feeling.....for a while now. We have taught Sunday School for 6 years and we have really been quite tired for the last year. We haev really needed a change but have held on for the kids...well, this fall there is only one child in our group and we decided now is the time to make a change. I am taking on two other projects at church and I just need a break.

Blog Hop favorite Photo

These are two of my favorite photos. Aaron Christmas 2008. Julie at Calotype did a great job capturing the real Aaron. He is pushing the train I got for Christmas the year I was 2.
Our first family portrait, taken at Calotype. We won their give away at Barnyard Days one of the first weekends Aaron was transitioning into our home. This photo was taken in Dec. 2007 when he had been living with us for about 2 months.

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Travel in style

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Just in time for you to hit the road for summer vacations, Woven Traditions® Travel Mugs are just $12 on Wednesday, July 8 only. At this price, everyone in the family can have their own color.
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Here's a delicious idea: If you're planning a "stay-cation," have a "make your own sundae" get-together and give everyone a Travel Mug to fill with favorite ice creams and toppings.

Go to www.longaberger.com/juliehumphrey to order. Order early for best selection.

Super Great Longaberger Horizon of Hope Deal

The Longaberger Horizon of Hope baskets and pottery will be available beginning July 1. $2 from every basket and $1 from every pottery piece will go to breast cancer research and education. To sweeten the deal, you can receive a free tote July 1 - 17 when you purchase a basket. Go to www.longaberger.com/juliehumphrey

Busy social life of a 3 year old boy

We've been invited to a swim "meet". What a fun idea! Our friends S & SE invited Aaron to a pool party this week and again in two weeks. I bought a new suit for the event and Aaron got a fish swim ring. Hopefully he will actually get in.