Jesus is Knocking! :)

I was putting B and C to bed tonight, and we were reading our Bible stories.  C said, "you know Mommy, Jesus is right here in my heart."  I said, "You're so right, C....He sure is!"  He then put his little hand on his chest, paused a minute, and said..."I know He's in there, cause he's KNOCKING....He's knocking right on my heart!!!" ;)

It was soooo precious.  Thank the Lord for moments like these.......

Blessings!

Liz :)

My New FAVORITE Wedding Gift!!!!!!!

Oh my goodness, I just HAD to share this fabulous find!  My adorable and oh, so talented friend Traci, owner of T and Little S Designs on etsy, has created the most wonderful shower/wedding gift! Personalized ceramic coasters featuring the couple's initials, names, and wedding date! I love this idea, and just received my first set today.  They are ADORABLE, and so affordable!  She has many designs to choose from. I love personalized gifts, and think these are just perfect.  You can find them online, here.  Yay for creative and beautiful gifts!!!!  And Yay for weddings and showers, creating a need to give them! :)

Can I Hear it for a GIVEAWAY?? :)

Run, don't walk, right on over here to Brooke's blog..."B in Real Life".....I absolutely adore her, and think she's quite possibly one of the funniest bloggers I've had the priviledge of reading! ;)  Well, she's giving away one of my bib necklaces right now, so follow her, leave a comment, and you could win!!!!  Yay!! ;)

And, while you're over there, you MUST check out this post...I seriously laughed until I cried....no lie!

Blessings!! ;)

Liz

Here she is.....my little model!

I pay her in lollipops! ;)

Yummy....

My SIL so generously gave me a bottle of this today....it's sooo yummy! Lilly Pulitzer "Squeeze" perfume...light, summery, citrus-y...mmmmm.  Of course, I feel a little funny about it, since she and I took my Mother in law shopping for HER birthday, and then I ended up with a goody, too.....but, I'll just wear it and be grateful! :)  I smell soooo good, (now I'll feel a tad less guilty when I simply cannot find the time to get in the shower...cause the husband likes it, too :)  Ha! 

Busy, Busy, BUSY! ;)

Sorry for being an "absent blogger"...I've missed you!!! 

When I started this blog a couple of months ago, I posted about the journey the Lord has taken me on in my work life, and my desires to be a stay at home mom...on a budget, of course! ;)

Well, I'm pleased to report that we have taken the proverbial "plunge"!  As of last week, I spoke with my amazing boss, and told her that I would not be returning to teach in the fall.  This took so much prayer, faith, and courage...especially on the part of my dear husband.  I cannot tell you how liberating this decision has been for me!  And, because the Lord is sooo faithful, I have had the most amazing month selling my handmade items!  Never, did I ever imagine that I would be so busy!  I know it will ebb and flow, but it's seriously incredible to me how everything has transpired!  I want to yell a big ol' SHOUT OUT to all of my awesome, amazing friends and family who have helped this business to grow...thank you, thank you, from the very bottom of my heart!

One thing I'm finding, though, is that I could in some senses, be just as busy with my own little business, than I could be with a job outside the home.  It's been a challenge to schedule my time and my priorities so that I make sure my time with my kiddos, husband, and the Lord doesn't suffer because of my "busyness"! ;)  I'm still working on being organized, and trying, for the most part, to get all of my work done at night after the kids are in bed.  But, how does a mama do this without getting really, really tired, and therefore really, really grumpy???  Someone suggested scheduling "blocks" of time, and I love that idea!  I'm going to try it!

I am sooo excited that I get to spend my days at home!  I'm so glad that we've made this decision, and ever so grateful to the Lord for allowing this to happen.  It might be tight at times, and sacrifices are definitely being made, but, I have total faith and confidence in Him, and know that He has lead us through this journey for a reason, and every single step has had a purpose. 

Hope you all have had a wonderful weekend. And, if anyone has any suggestions about how to plan your day so that you can do it all (and I mean, ALL) ;), please, please, comment, and let me know!!!!

Blessings!!!!

Liz ;)

Come Back Tomorrow! ;)

Hate to leave ya hanging, but I have sooo much to say, and I'm waaaay tooo tired to say it tonight.  So come back tomorrow!  I'm working on a new post! ;0)

Blessings to you all!

xoxo,

Liz