Oh SO Happy!

A few photos from my favorite photo shoot!

Back in November, Robin and I set out to turn this charming kitchen (Robin designed back in 2008) into a dreamy space. Little did we know it would also win the ASID Bronze metal for Kitchen of the year. We are both so proud of it!

I have to admit, I often gaze at these pictures and wish I could live here. And I think we were sucessful in creating a little piece of heaven.

Sovereignty.

[don't be scared this isn't going to be some deep theological discussion... it's me folks]

Ever do something and then wonder, stress-out, lose sleep, etc. etc. if you just totally blew any change you ever had at getting what you hoped for?

If SO, repeat after me: "I cannot mess up the will of God in my life. I cannot mess up the will of God in my life. I cannot mess up the will of God in my life."



Now breath deeply and relax. God is sitting on the throne and He is still in control. God is sovereign. And He is good and loving, kind and compassionate, and wants the best for His children!

I looked Sovereignty up on Merriam-Webster and found this: "freedom from external control." How encouraging is that-- the Lord's will is free from any external control folks... walk in that freedom and follow after Him... and you'll be fine!

Funny things to say

When I get upset I try my darnest not to curse...at times I am more successful then at others. I blame my natural tendency to curse on my German heritage, but as a Christan I find that really doesn't cut it. I'm not always so good at holding them in, but I have been trying...

My friends always seem to get a kick out of the little expressions I use to replace curse words so I thought I would share a few, just in case you are trying to kick the habit.

"Holy Smokes"-- I generally use this when I am really excited or surprised by something.

"Holy Moly"-- when I tire of saying "Holy Smokes" I say "Holy Moly," also depends on the crowd.

"Geeze and Crackers"-- not sure when I use this one, but I use it a lot.

"Jimmie Christmas"-- trying not to take the Lord's name in vain folks!

"Shut the front door"-- when something is really shocking to me and I can't believe it I say this.