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I chatted with my mom all Saturday morning about this piece, that piece, what it looked like, “early american style,” you say? What’s “blonde furniture,” anyway?

I didn’t really know if we’d come out with much (auctions can be like that), and for as much as I’ve been fretting over where we would get the money to buy the things we need and want to make our house a home, I was very unaffected by the whole process, though very thankful my mom was looking for cheap furniture for us. It seemed like just another day. And for the most part, it was.

But that’s the sad part: It was just a normal day. How often do I look at the provisions of God, and the circumstances that lead up to them, and don’t even blink an eye. I don’t even expect something I need, let alone something that I don’t need. But look at all this furniture that my mom bought for us, and all she intended to get for us was a coffee table ($1). God put the rest in a bundle with the lamp my sister wanted.

Also for $1.

Perfect coffee table:

When I say perfect, I mean rounded corners, great height, and nearly 4’ long... everything we wanted for family evenings in the living room.

Dresser for Seb’s room:

Perfect for a changing table on top!

Bookshelf on legs

Tall dresser:

For Cody or myself (We’ll see who has more clothes! Ha! The one who wins gets the larger IKEA dresser).

I was sitting this evening looking over the pictures my mom sent to me of the pieces they bought, deciding what I wanted, and I just felt so humbled. “Just look,” I thought, “at the way God has so generously provided these things for us. And I have done nothing.” But then again, that’s the way God works. I pray that next time I’ll be quick to see God’s hand at work, and praise Him for his provisions. I am thankful that when I am weak, then He is strong.

P.S. I can't wait to clean and update them! Kaite, you are my inspiration!

Fashion | Sweatshirts

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I know that I am moving to the considerably warmer climate of North Carolina in less than two weeks, but all I can think about wearing are these. Maybe in 5 months or so...

Food | Baked donuts

I made these a few days ago after I found them on a friend’s Pinterest board. I mean, I love donuts! And donuts that aren’t deep fried sound like a great idea. 

They were so good. 

I puzzled for days, however, over what they tasted like! I really didn’t think they tasted like donuts, but I couldn’t think of anything else they tasted more like, until Cody hit upon it. They are like coffee cake bites! No wonder I just wanted some coffee every time I ate one.

I highly recommend making these. They were extremely simple to make, and absolutely delicious to eat. They plump while they bake, so you have to pull them apart to eat. Can't think of anything better, really. Great for company or picnics. :)

Happy baking!

Seb | Big like Daddy

I think Seb still has a bit of growing to do before he can really wear daddy’s shorts, but he’ll probably never again look this cute in them.

Life With Baby | Can someone make me this?

I'm in love with this sidecar. I've hated the idea of pulling my kids behind my bike ever since I was riding in a bus in Germany that literally stopped inches from the back of one on the road. It was horrifying. This is the way to do it.


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Seb | Hot hot hot

It's been pretty steamy outside this week. I've never been to the rainforest, but this is how I imagine it feeling; It's been in the hundreds and outrageously sticky. That kind of weather seriously cramps our style when it comes to daily walks, so one day this week we filled up Seb's pool and had a little outdoor fun. I wish it was my size!


Happy weekend!


P.S. The first picture is hazy because my camera lens couldn't handle the temperature change!

Food | Whole wheat bread

I'm always in search of a good bread recipe, and if it's whole wheat, all the better. Of course, a good french bread recipe is amazing, but I feel less guilty putting the bread away like I do if it's whole wheat. You know what I mean. So I was thrilled to spot a link to this old post on Say Yes! To Hoboken about Liz's Mema's whole wheat bread. I whipped it up in no time at all, substituting the Canola oil for Olive oil, and the result was a nice, classic wheat bread. The recipe makes two loaves (so it won't bounce out of my Kitchenaid!), and it stays together, too, so perfect for toasting.


If you have a good cinnamon raisin bread recipe, hit me up!