Blogger Opportunity and a Weekend Recap!

Hello, peeps! The weekends go so fast and it becomes Monday all over again! I hope all of you had a blessed time. It seems like there is never enough hours in the day but we all keep moving forward. Life lately has been no different!

I mentioned that Lil Mister was spending the weekend at Ouma, so Saturday started off quiet. LJ and I took some time and went to town in the morning. That child is eating me out of house and home right now! He ate two bowls of cereal, a mini bag of crackers and a jam sandwich before we left! Then at Hubby’s work he had two, TWO wors pieces! That is like two sticks of bratwurst. He was asleep when we got home but sure enough he ate a pack of ramen noodles when he woke up and another bag of crackers! When Hubby got home at 2, he had a Vienna and a bowl of curry carrots! He still ate dinner that night! I don’t know where he is putting it!

Happiness is Homemade #26

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Sunday Inspiration: Jesus is my Savior

May your week be blessed through Sunday Inspiration; a collection of quotes and bible verses from across the web. 

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Saturday Funny: Religion

Welcome to Saturday Funny, where I bring you the funnies from across the www! 

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AWOL and Coffee

I’ve tried multiple times today to write a post worth anything but nothing is coming to mind. I don’t know why; however I am having a rambling sort of day. So, I thought since I’ve been a little AWOL lately, we could catch up over a cuppa!

I saw this post on LiveLaughLove and know it’s quite popular around the blogosphere.

#30daymarriagechallenge

Marriage can be a sticky situation some days. Humans are not concrete people. We are fluid. We move with the waters of life. Our marriages are no different. There are highs and lows and each day brings about a new familiarity.  

I love this quote “You are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

In essence, we are ruled by emotions (even the men shaking their heads…yes you too!). We often react before asking questions, we judge before knowing facts and we assume way too much. I can honestly say all of these happen within my marriage.

Wordless Wednesday: Painting

Apparently painting the paper wasn't enough!!!

Wake Up Wednesday #22

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Welcome to the 22nd week of 

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30 Blogs  -  1 Party

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Tuesday Tunes: I want to Live

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8 Inspirations for a Safari Themed Toddler Room

So....we finally got a house after what felt like forever of searching! As usual, I leave it to Hubby (since he was already there) to make the decision. And truthfully, I think he did amazing!

It’s a grassroof just outside of town. There is huge open land for us to relax with and only one neighbor (whom also has children!). The kitchen is big and open and a decent sized lounge and best of all....below our maximum budget price!

Along with this move comes the opportunity for us to finally begin arranging our house to our liking. We’ve put off any real decorating with the kids being so young, but now I think...I know I can finally start this project!

Social Media Mixer #4

Welcome to the 4th week of the Social Media Mixer, a brand new social media link-up started when the Weekday Mixer and Social Media Sunday joined forces. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Week 3 - we had 126 blogs and numerous social media link-ups!

Happiness Is Homemade #25

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Saturday Funny: Guest Post by Tammy

Open quickly....MERRINESS inside!

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. - Proverbs 17:22

Wake Up Wednesday #21

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Tuesday Tunes: My deliverer

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Turn It Up Tuesday #39

Welcome to the 39th week of Turn It Up Tuesday!

Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!

Social Media Mixer #3

Welcome to the 3rd week of the Social Media Mixer, a brand new social media link-up started when the Weekday Mixer and Social Media Sunday joined forces. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Week 2 - we had XX blogs and numerous social media link-ups!

Sunday Inspiration: Fathers

May your week be blessed through Sunday Inspiration; a collection of quotes and bible verses from across the web. Dad's are a huge part of growing up and we know we serve the ultimate Father, but let's take a moment today to truly appreciate what the Word has to remind us about Fathers!

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Happiness Is Homemade #25

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Saturday Funny: Fathers Day

Welcome to Saturday Funny, where I bring you the funnies from across the www! You didn't really think I'd let Father's Day pass without some humor did you???

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Creamy Feta Spinach

I’m all about foods my children will eat. Thankfully, my children are far from picky; however I’ve learnt that some foods tend to send children running for the hills! I have a spinach recipe that will leave your little asking for seconds!

Fathers Day Gift Ideas

With Fathers Day just a few days away, we've been brainstorming on how to celebrate! You know there is always the breakfast in bed and of course he can have the remote control ;-)

Wake Up Wednesday #20

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Welcome to the 20th week of 

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Tuesday Tunes: Famous In a Small Town

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Turn It Up Tuesday #38

Welcome to the 38th week of Turn It Up Tuesday!

Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!

Who Am I

To ask a person who they are is a question that implies more than simply a name. A single title will neither create a full sum of what defines a person nor accurately describe what they think of themselves. To define myself as to whom I am, verses what I am, and is a vast valley of worth. In essence, I am being asked to equate self-value into what makes me the person I am. How very personal of a question that is. How little we know of ourselves may very well surprise most of us.

I am first a mother. It has taken more than giving birth to make me a mother. It is a choice I make upon awakening. It is the decision that I will live out my life in such a way as to give my children a mother they can be proud of. It is the realization that my life is no longer my own and that my consequences lay in the hands of those little beings following me. This is the greatest responsibility I have ever owned but take it with great pride.

Social Media Mixer #2

Welcome to the 2nd week of the Social Media Mixer, a brand new social media link-up started when the Weekday Mixer and Social Media Sunday joined forces. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first week - we had 147 blogs and numerous social media link-ups!

Sunday Inspiration: Peace and Calm

May your week be blessed through Sunday Inspiration; a collection of quotes and bible verses from across the web. You can probably imagine emotions have been high as we adjust to our new home. Here are some verses that are carrying me through the calm!

Because it has a purpose always
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Happiness is Homemade #23

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Mom's Apple Crisp from Huddlenet

Watermelon Slush from Mommy on Demand

Saturday Funny: Unpacking

Welcome to Saturday Funny, where I bring you the funnies from across the www! We can all pretty much assume what has been the daily order of business around my house this week....so here is an idea of what I am feeling at this moment...

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South of the Boarder Baked Chicken

Sometimes I decide to get creative in the kitchen….I know, WOW right?!?

This was one of those days. We had a lot of fresh ingrediants left in the fridge from the day before and I wanted to use them up. I cook a big meal on Sundays and chicken was in order this particular day! I was craving some Mexican flavour though. I still had some taco seasoning left from our Mexican night and started brainstorming what could I do. Therefore, my peeps, I introduce you to South of the Boarder Chicken.

5 Tips to Planning a Wedding

            Hey peeps! I want to take a moment today to say Happy Anniversary to my beloved Hubby! I can’t believe that we are at 5 years already! It is truly amazing! You’ll remember last month I wrote about our technical anniversary. But today is the date we really celebrate. And who could argue with us when you look at the photos!

Everyone who has been married will understand when I say a wedding is stressful. I mean the planning and execution alone is a nightmare sometimes; then you have the relatives fighting about seating and who to invite and not invite. Luckily, Hubby and I have always kind of gone our own way about things and our wedding was no different.

Wordless Wednesday: 5 Years Official

5 years ago tomorrow Hubby and I had our official wedding ceremony! I can't believe how quickly time has passed!

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Wake Up Wednesday #18

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Tuesday Tunes: Need You Now

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Turn It Up Tuesday #37

Welcome to the 37th week of Turn It Up Tuesday!

Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!

As you may know, Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!

New House Pinspiration: A Step on the Wild Side

As you all know...we are moving the weekend! Yay! I am so excited. One thing Hubby and I have been discussing is how we really need to start getting a sense of style into our home. With the kids being so little, we have invested very little time or money into decorating. Now they are getting older and we feel we can begin!

This new home requires a completely different style than what we have like previously. It is a grass roof house and therefore we want to maintain the sense of natural essence of the home. It blends with the nature around it and we want to incorporate that within.

I’ve been gaining a lot of inspiration from nature itself and from the lodges that are around these parts. We are going to stick with neutral colors in the lounge/ dining area with a pop of color here and there. Have a peek at my inspiration....

Social Media Mixer #1

Welcome to the very 1st week of the Social Media Mixer, a brand new social media link-up started when the Weekday Mixer and Social Media Sunday joined forces...

  

The Social Media Mixer is all about networking and making connections. Also, you can gain exposure and increase your social media following! Link up your social media accounts and mix it up with some of the other linkers. Each week, the Weekday Mixer will start on Saturday nights at 8:00pm and go on until Friday night at 11:59pm. One linker will be chosen each week each of the hosts and guest hosts and featured in the following week’s link-up! If chosen, a brief summary about yourself and your blog/website and all of your social media accounts will be featured. It’s a great way to stand out among the crowd!

Sunday Social: Introduction

Welcome to another week of Sunday Social! A blog gathering where we get together and get to know each other a little better! So grab a coffee (or a wine!) and join up!

For our 2 year anniversary lets introduce yourself to the blog world!