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New Year, New Goals

 With each year that passes, I hate the idea of making New Year's resolutions. I guess I just hate setting myself up for failure. Because let's face it, nobody actually keeps those for more than a few weeks. I have tried the whole "word of the year" thing, but that wasn't much better than resolutions. I believe that God speaks through people, and when I see/hear the same message repetitively, I take notice. These are just a few that popped in my mind. Some others may include your children, your spouse, hobbies, etc. What is the definition of idolatry? We usually define "idolatry" as making anything in your life more important than God.  However, the best definition I have ever heard for idolatry is "making a good thing an ultimate thing." Created things are ALL good things (Genesis 1:12), but when we treat created things as ultimate- something that makes life worth living- then it's an idol. The real problem with idolatry- even in ancient t...
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Weekend Recap

 Happy Monday, friends! We have had such a fun weekend here on the homestead. Everything is supposed to be back to normal this week, but now winter weather is in the forecast. It is definitely not my favorite (I'm a summer girlie at heart). Anyhow, I promised a post about the Prayer Board Party I attended on Friday night, so here it goes! Ellie Kate and Makena were doing their boards on the island My mom even found Wrenley a little purple board with kitty stickers. Me and Makena were excited to get started! Eli, Wrenley, and Carlie  Wrenley wanted to show off her mommy's board while I showed mine. Ellie Kate, Wrenley, and Makena The whole crew! The party was so fun and a little chaotic. My sister was supposed to come with Ellie Kate, but she had a kidney stone and had to go home. My mom didn't get to do her board with us because a cute little toddler kept having meltdowns! Eli and Ellie Kate came from the Sonic movie and since Jamie had to leave them for my mom to pick up, ...

Friday Favorites

  Today I'm linking up with  Andrea  and  Erika  for the first Friday Favorites of 2025! Over the past three weeks, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to spend more time with Wrenley. She is growing up so much. She is speaking in full sentences and is a clown to boot! We've enjoyed lots of naps in BeBe's bed, playing with baby dolls (one of her favorite things), and since I have to pick her up before 7 a.m. on the days she stays with me, we enjoy getting her favorites: donuts (nonuts) and hotcakes from McDonald's -not at the same time though! Snug as a bug in a rug! She loves her Ky Ky Another favorite is a clean kitchen! We have had our house in a bit of chaos like I'm sure everyone else has with all the holiday festivities (and with Carl being off). I am glad to have everything in its proper place! That ray of sunshine is therapy for my soul! The next thing on my favorites list is Carl's chili. We had it last night and will probably have leftovers for a few day...

Happy New Year: Planner Edition

I just love the excitement that a new year brings. There are always lots of goals and aspirations. But my favorite thing about the New Year is a new planner! I have two this year: one I purchased, and one was gifted to me. This year I went back to the Classic disc-bound Happy Planner. Last year I had a hard-back, spiral-bound, Big Happy Planner. I love them both, but the classic is a better size. I wish they had a spiral-bound classic size!  As always, I have to add my own special touch by placing our family Christmas card picture in the front. These are the people I plan my life with and I love to see them when I open my planner! I went with the vertical lay-out again. I have tried the horizontal lay-out in the past, and I am just not a fan. The monthly page is the same. I am a don't fix it if it isn't broke kind of girl.  This one was gifted to me by sweet Wrenley. I'm pretty sure it came from Tractor Supply (the chicken gave it away!). Wrenley loves her bok-boks! This pl...

Burn It Down

The highlight of our weekend was going to Parker McCollum in North Little Rock. Makena got us tickets back in August and we have been so excited to see him! Me and my girl 💗 Me and my love The whole gang It was a great show! It was a long day and a late night, but we had fun making memories! Much Love, Beth

December 2024 Part 2

 Part two of December isn't going to be as long as part one! I didn't take many pictures of the kids opening their gifts because I was busy enjoying the moment. It was honestly one of the easiest Christmases we have had. Everyone was pretty chill and unhurried. I love that! Before breakfast, I decided to snap a picture of the dining room. This is Grammy's plaid tablecloth. I love adding her little touches to the holidays. We love Pappy's Christmas breakfast! Wrenley is the center of attention around here! My girls She loves giving her baby a bath! We had to open it and put water in it immediately :) I do believe this was her most favorite gift at BeBe and Pappy's house. She literally painted off and on ALL DAY! I did get a picture of Trey opening his gifts :) It was very weird that he didn't wake up at my house on Christmas morning. Makena tried to get him to stay the night in his old room, but he wouldn't. Caleb opening his gifts Wrenley got her blue tracto...