Author Archives: Valerie

Squirrly

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Valerie

Can anyone tell what this crazy squirrel is doing? Sunbathing? Lying in wait for some unsuspecting animal in a nearby tree? Watching the woods bloom and grow? Waiting for her mate? I’m so curious because I’ve never seen another squirrel … Continue reading →

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A monster of a time

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Valerie

Our great friends, the Durbins, invited us to a fun night out.  We headed out to Monster Golf.  For anyone who hasn’t been – – you have to go!  This night, we had the place almost to our self.  Kayla … Continue reading →

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Chocolate — To Drink!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Valerie

I am trying one of my Christmas gifts today. Chris bought me some drinking chocolate from Harry’s Farmers Market. It has a rich and creamy texture and leaves me wanting more. Thank you darlin’!

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Do Not Pass Me By

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Valerie

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior Frances J. Crosby, 1868 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Valerie

adapted from Ambitious Contentment by Shelly Radic Do I have faith in God’s: purpose? pace? presence? Hebrews 11:1 Think of Noah on the 132nd day of riding the waves on the arc. Of barren Sarah, 90 years old and still … Continue reading →

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Winking’ at me!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Valerie

Chris and I enjoyed a walk around Town Center Mall today with the girls. We also (very much) enjoyed the buy one/get one peppermint mochas from Statbucks!

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Drink Fully

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Valerie

I have had this song on my lips for quite a few weeks now.  In fact, Kayla has started to hum the tune from hearing it over and over. I think this song has so deeply touched me during this … Continue reading →

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Holiday Pretties

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Valerie

I have had a great time this season making holiday blooms.  Here are a few to peek at.  You can find more on the Bekah’s Blooms Facebook page. Feathers are so popular this year – I just couldn’t help trying … Continue reading →

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Fall is Here ~ I love it!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Valerie

It has just been a spectacular Fall here in Atlanta.  Everywhere I go, I have to stop in awe of the colors this year. Kayla drew a picture of these red trees.  I love my creative girl! Our back yard. … Continue reading →

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Something More

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Valerie

A friend of mine passed this along to me.  I wanted to share it here, because it so beautifully describes some of the emotions and characteristics of so many people I have come to know in the last three years. … Continue reading →

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