Fun Friday Favorites: Hello (from me, not Adele) and…Target, you never disappoint

Well. If it hasn't been FOREVER. How are you??! Golly, it's been almost TWO MONTHS since I've blogged. I've missed you guys so much. I'd like to write that I was on a sabbatical, but that isn't true. Or that I was backpacking for two months across Europe and didn't have Wi-Fi, but we know ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Fall fashion and yes…Kickapoo Krunch Bars. THE RECIPE!

Well, hello FRIDAY!! Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE Fridays??? I heart them. It's been a goofy week with the holiday on Monday and kids not having school on Tuesday. And I'm back to subbing at the boys' schools. Not to mention practices, meetings, and a football scrimmage. Busy BUT. I couldn't forget about ...

Fun Friday Favorites: 45 years and still…the BEST is yet to come!

Today is a SUPER special day. It's Hubby's birthday! He is 45 years old and looking as smokin' hot as EVER. #boom I intended on writing a typical Fun Friday Favorites post with great fashion and a recipe and family life, but then. As I pondered this special day (you know me...birthdays are HUGE. We celebrate ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Busy times and summertime fashion

Friends, you have no idea how busy this week has been. Between Backyard Bible Club, basketball camp for Nate, baseball games for Maxim, track practices for the boys, and the track team supper...I'm feeling like summer is flying by at 200 mph. EEEEEKKKKS! For starters, I was thrilled that we had about 50+ kids come to ...

Fun Friday Favorites: A Daisy update and a few great books for summer reading

We have been doing the happy dance over here for about 48 hours now because SCHOOL IS OUT! Can I get a hallelujah?! They are growing up so fast! While the boys had a great school year and we were blessed with amazing teachers (thank you dear teachers for all you do!), we are ready for ...

Fun Friday Favorites: A GREAT book, some candles, and the perfect outfit for spring

You all. It is coming so quickly that I can't even. The last day of school!? After today, the boys will have 11 1/2 school days left and then, sweet hallelujah...summer. Bring it. We are ready. I need a little less running and a little more staying at home. When you feel like a gourmet cook ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Birthday Week, lemon cake, and my book update

If this hasn't been a super busy week, then I don't know what to say. You all. This springtime busyness has me going nonstop. Bob Seger was right...we were running' against the wind. All. Week. Long. Running against the wind. It might be a busy week, but there's always time for some Fun Friday Favorites!   Women's Brunch ...

Fun Friday Favorites: My book, a lot of prayers, and of course…some fashion

You guys. I cannot wait. Tomorrow at this time, I'll be speaking at the Women's Brunch at Stonebridge Church in Cedar Rapids and I'm OUT OF MY MIND EXCITED! God has laid some wonderful things on my heart and I can't wait to share them with you. You are coming, right? Good. I'll see you ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Speaking engagements, books, and other great things!

Hello dear friends! It's been a CrAzY week with us running every which way but loose. Or maybe that was just a movie back in the late '70s. Whatever. That is how I felt. Running here and there and everywhere. I don't foresee it getting better until the end of April. Somebody hold me. I'll jump ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Spring cleaning products and a few other good finds at Target

Gosh, I can't believe it is Friday!!! I feel like it's been the busiest week ever. I've been gone every single night and today, I am ready for it to be the weekend. #slowdownspring It's been so long since I've done a Fun Friday Favorites post & I've missed it. How about you?! Today is a random ...