highlights of being in indy thus far… 1. we have joined the community center and have already spent much time there. brian and i take turns in the morning working out. i’m enjoying an early morning cardio/strength class and have even met a few people. we also have taken full advantage of the indoor water […]
one of the best things about our new house is the purchase of a new desk and bookshelf for me. yep. all for me. i was so encouraged by brian in acknowledging the fact that i need a space of my own. to organize our life and family. to sit. to listen. to just be. […]
hello friends! welcome back to my blog now coming to you from carmel,in. i am officially a midwest girl once again. living amongst the flat cornfields of indiana. i think it will take a long while to get used to the fact that i live i indiana but that is besides the point. we are […]
happy valentines day from the barelas! we love because he first loved us! 1 john 4:19
1. We are packing boxes. 2. Organizing. 3. Packing some more. 4. How did we accumulate all this stuff in 8 months? Well this is what happens when a girl sits around pondering about the house she will someday have to decorate. 5. Oh, and our most precious cargo. We will be sure not to […]
with only 4 days left in ohio after 8 1/2 of living with my parents there is much to be thankful for. how do you thank 2 people who have willingly given up so much? their home, their personal space, time, energy and countless other things. there really isn’t a gift that will suffice all […]
love this pic of our little guy doing his school work. it’s not always the easiest managing school and keeping the girls occupied but most days it is a joy to watch him learn . he gets so excited and always gives me BIG hugs when he learns some thing new. i love being his […]
We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 i’m talking about this with the kids this week and relating it to valentine’s day. how cool is it that he loved me before i was me. he knew all the days of my life before they here. and still he chose YES! and because […]
i have cereal almost every night before bed and usually put it in a coffee mug. i generally drive over the speed limit and don’t have much conviction about it. i will and do spend a decent amount of money on a pair jeans because it is totally worth it when i wear them every […]
1. i found these letters at the craft store today for kids new rooms. they loved decorating them. i was kinda choosy in the colors i let them use but then i let them do their own thing. quite the little artists. these pics are as their letters are in the process of becoming masterpieces. […]