Almost everyday one of the kids will say something that cracks me up. I’m sure they do not intend on being so funny but it sure does make their mama laugh. And each time I tell myself “Don’t forget that. Write that one down.” And you know. I don’t. And I forget it, within .2 […]
1. On Monday, MLK day Mason’s school rented out the ice rink for all families to go skating. It was a first for the Barela family. Although my back is still seizing up (gosh, I feel old!) we had a great time. I think Miss Theia might have some hidden ice skating talent. By the […]
Have you ever met someone that just click with? From the moment you meet you just kinda get the feeling that your going to be good friends for the long haul? It’s a good feeling, isn’t it? Yes, one of the best blessings from God I think. Especially for a girl transplanted from California to […]
This week I’ve started a new bible study along with my “get up and get some time with God before the little people wake up” group. For the next 13 weeks I will be diving into the Psalms. A new one each week. I’m liking this. It will balance me out as I make my […]
Haven’t done this for awhile…thinking about bringing it back. Thoughts? 1. Tonight we had a much needed night in as a family. My non attractive, all grey, super comfy outfit came on about 5pm and I was a happy girl. Gotta love nights in. 2. Tomorrow night I’m surprising the fam with homemade banana pudding. […]
Up and coming on the craft to-do list. All ideas from Pinterest. We shall see… Source: seeyoutheredesign.com via Aubrey on Pinterest Source: theblissfullycontentlife.blogspot.com via Aubrey on Pinterest Source: Uploaded by user via Aubrey on Pinterest Source: etsy.com via Aubrey on Pinterest Source: ragsbysockmonkey.blogspot.com via Aubrey on Pinterest
photo credit You know those times when doubt, fear, comparison fill your mind? It can come out of no where. Suddenly, so quickly your mind is filled with questions, comparisons and lies. And you are left spinning. Spinning downward. How am I going to do this? Why are my kids acting like that NOW? What […]
Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. Micah 6:8 A goal I have for my family this year is to memorize a verse together each month. I want to choose verses that display characteristics I desire to have in myself and in my kids. This is the verse I have chosen for January. Something short and simple […]
photo credit The past couple of years I have picked a word or two for the year. Something I want to focus on, study, make a point to remember and practice as the year rolls on. I take some time to pray and think about it at the end of the year/start of the next […]
It could be in the still, quiet of the early morning. Maybe you are alone. Maybe you have a little one sitting next to you. It could be loud with this and that going on around you but in your small inner space it is quiet. Maybe its in the middle of the day while […]