Sunday, December 25, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Soon!!!!!





Jen,
See ya soon!



Monday, December 12, 2011

Then and Now




Some of you
have been asking to see pictures
of our country cottage


And.....


Wellllllll.....

You may be sorry you asked!

WARNING
lots of pics and empty spaces ahead

While we are living in the country cottage
( I like to call it glorified camping)
our furniture is living in the other cottage.
We raided the basement for
those cast off pieces, borrowed a few things
and moved the essentials.


Sooooo.....
for your viewing pleasure
(The then pictures are 
from the previous owners)


The Living Room


Then



Now

Kitchen

Then



Now

Dining Room

Then


Now
(our borrowed dinning table and chairs)

Master Bedroom

Then


Now
(I know you all are a little jealous of my fancy schmancy nightstand)

The Cute Engineers Office

Then



Now

Soon to be Sewing Room

Then



Now

Soon to be guest room/Kate's room

Then



Now

Jen's room

Then



Now

Weren't those kids rooms ADORABLE?

I almost hate to change them
BUT
 change in the air!!!

I will certainly keep you updated
but, be forewarned

WE ARE SLOW WORKERS!!!

Take care
and thanks for stopping by!

~Nancy~


OOOPS..... I forgot the family room



Thursday, December 1, 2011

Just Start With Today



Oh my GOODNESS!!!

I certainly didn't mean to be away
for such a
LONG
time.

It's been so long that...
I don't even know where to start.

Sooooooo

I will just start with today...




Here at our little country cottage...
It is a
 LOVELY
BRIGHT
SUNNY
DAY

Now that hunting season is over
Yay!
It's safe to head back outside.
Libby(my little gardening buddy and constant companion) and I decided
we needed to go for a walk
through our woods.

She had to stop and sniff
EVERY THING!!!



And
I do mean
EVERYTHING!!!

We had such a lovely walk!
Don't let that sunshine
fool you into thinking it's warm.
Not a chance!
My fingures are chilled to the bone
(My grandma use to say that)
Now,
 It's time for a cuppa!

Enjoy your day!

Nancy
(and Libby)




Thursday, September 1, 2011

Shopping

Hello,

How many of you like to shop?

Maybe this will come as
a shock to some of you
but

I DON'T LIKE TO GO SHOPPING!!!

Drives my girls nuts
and I probably miss out on
some really sweet
mother/daughter time.
Not sure why that is
but I just don't like to shop.
I would rather go
to the dr. for one of those female
checkups (which I'm not fond of either)
than go shopping.

The other day the cute engineer and I
hopped in the car and did a little shopping.



This is what we bought.....



.

WE ARE OVER THE MOON EXCITED!!!!!
about our new cottage in the woods.

Now, would any of you like to
come help us pack?

"Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain."
Psalm 127:1

~Nancy~

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

It's What's For Dinner


Smashburger.....




It's what's for dinner!
If you have never had one of these
juicy, greasy burgers
I recommend you RUN
not walk
but RUN
to a local Smashburger
They are sooooo not good for you
(if you know what I mean)
but
sooooo YUMMY!!!

Enjoy your evening

~Nancy~

Friday, August 26, 2011

The Plan

A few months back
my very talented SIL
who blogs here
sewed up the CUTEST owl pillows!
When Jen saw those cuties
her mind went into overdrive
and a plan was hatched.

The Plan

Jen: Mommy (that's what she calls me when she wants something)
 would you make an owl pillow for me?
Mom (me): I would love to!

A few hours later.....

Jen: Mommy, (insert sweet smile and many compliments)
Would you make some for my friends as well?
Mom (me): ARE YOU KIDDING ME....
I WOULD LOVE TO!!!

Jen and I sat down and got BUSY


Are they not the cutest little owls!!!!!
Each one has found its new home
and I have been told they are quite happy.

Enjoy your week end!

~Nancy~


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Early Summer Sewing


Early this summer
The rhythm of my sewing machine
was often heard into the wee hours of the morning.
I managed to finish three quilt tops
and start two more.
One of the tops is still at the quilter
but I wanted to share
the other two with you!



This one was made for my
very sweet and wonderful
mother-in-love!




That's her behind the quilt, Ha!.
She LOVES blues and purples
and put this in her bedroom
where it really popped next to
her blue painted wall.

The next quilt is so very special to me.
Last may my BFF, Julie
came for a visit
AND
visit we did!!!

We had so much fun.

After she left I found
a brown paper bag from
our local quilt store
filled to the brim with fabric picked out to make this...




It's pink and girly!
and every time I see it
I am reminded of our very sweet visit.

Thanks Julie!

The last top I made is for
the cute engineer
So, when that gets back
I'll show y'all a pic

WAIT
 shhhhhh
did you hear that?

Mrs. B (my sewing machine) is
calling my name.
She is such a sweet little thing!
and loves some quality time!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

~Nancy~




Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Slow Down Begins


Last night as I climbed in bed
I was overwhelmed with
gratitude for my
VERY
busy summer!

It was the summer of constant motion...
the summer of working
the summer of going
the summer of doing
the summer of giving
the summer of investing

And all the while,
 the Lord was speaking this into my heart.

Be still and know I am God

I have never in my life been on the go
like I was this summer
and while I was TIRED
my heart knew a peace
that could only come from my Father.

I love that about Him!

Life is now in slow down mode
for which I am thankful.

Katie had many changes this summer
and is now settled in her new town,
with her new roommates.
She is so happy!!!

Jen is also settled back at school
in her new dorm
with a new roommate.
She too is very happy!

The cute engineer and I are
adjusting to the empty nest (again)
and we too are happy!

If your life is in
a state of constant motion
PLEASE
 let your heart be still
and know He is God!



Your journey will be AMAZING!


Have a very lovely day

~Nancy~

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Our Excellent Montana Adventure in Pictures



WARNING.....lots of pictures

Hi all!

We are back from our excellent
Montana adventure!
and have entered the
excellent moving children adventure!

Kate is moving about an hour north of us
and Jen is packing her bags
getting ready to head back to Liberty.

Sooooo, for the next few weeks things
at the cottage will be turned up side down
and maybe inside out.

 I will be back for a much needed visit
after we get Kate moved and settled 
and
  Jen is back at school.

In the mean time
here are a few pics from
our excellent Montana adventure




Some of our family







Sunrise




An early morning walk along the Yellowstone River








Just a few shots of Glacier National Park






Picking cherries along Flathead Lake




Flathead Lake


Hope you enjoyed a very
small view of the
"Big Sky State"

Take care

~Nancy~

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Our Excellent Montana Adventure

HI ALL!!!

A long time no blog!

All is well at the cottage.
Our summer has been FULL!!!
Right now as I type I am in the middle of nowhere Montana
On our way to northern Montana to visit my amazing SIL AND the
Cutest nephew around, not to mention a wonderful BIL and hoping to see my beautiful niece who is working at a Bible college in the mountains nearby.

I will be back soon to share more about our excellent adventure!

Take care!!!

Nancy

Monday, June 13, 2011

Sweet.....


We had a very 
SWEET
weekend!!!



I hope you did too.....

~Nancy~




Thursday, June 9, 2011

Blessings


The last couple of weeks have
been such a blessing!

Our weather has warmed up
A LOT
and came with
A LOT
of humidity!
( Icky and Sticky)
I pulled out the
garden gloves, put on a tank top and got busy!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to work out in the garden!!!
It brings such a peace to this weary ole soul.
The Lord and I have such wonderful conversations together.
Such a blessing I tell you, such a blessing.




The roses are really starting to bloom!

When the day gets to warm and the humidity
has frizzed my hair into a hot mess
I head into the basement
also known as my sewing room.....

Here's a little peek at the latest



It's for the cute engineer
Only he doesn't know it yet

Shhhhhh

I've also been blessed by spending
 some time with Jen.
We're taking a quilting class together
and having sew much fun ;)
She is making the cutest quilt!
I will take some pics when she
starts to piece it together.

Other than that.....
 not much else is going on.

How about you?
What's going on with y'all?

Have a sweet and wonderful evening!

~Nancy~




Thursday, May 26, 2011

Constant Motion


Hellooooooo out there!

It's been a while...

How are things going?

Things here at the cottage
seem to be in motion all the time...
The garden is coming along nicely.
especially the dandelions!
Still, lots of things to plant.
Libby (my gardening buddy) has renewed
her passion for digging up the yard.
I have three different quilts in the works.
The cute engineer and I are enjoying some
very sweet time with our girls.


Today, it's going to be cool and rainy
a perfect day to step away from the
constant motion to enjoy
a cuppa and a good book!

Take care and have lovely day!

~Nancy~


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sweet Blessings


Do you ever find yourself
with a heart so full
that it is hard to sort out your feelings?
That's how I am feeling this evening.
I am overwhelmed in a good way
with blessings that have flowed so sweetly my way.

Do you ever feel like you need to post
just for the sake of posting?
That's how I am feeling this evening.
I would love to share with you all the
blessings that have sweetly touched me
but like I said I am a little overwhelmed
in a good way and I can't seem to sort things out.

The cute engineer is roasting coffee
and I think I will sit down with
a cuppa and enjoy the overwhelming
blessings that my Heavenly Father
has sent my way!

Father God,
Thank You for filling my
heart to overflow.
I am forever grateful
for the memories that have been
made this past week.



and just because a post needs a photo.....
While Julie (the very important quest)
was here, we went to Greenfield Village.
Both of us made a little glass flower.
An experience I will never forget.

Like I said.....sweet blessings!

Enjoy your evening!

~Nancy~



Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Sweet Buzz of Excitement


Oh my goodness!!!!!
I am soooooooo
excited!!!
Today is the day.....
that THE VIG
(very important guest)
arrives at the cottage.
I can hardly contain the excitement!
I could hardly sleep last night!
I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning to come!
 Sometimes a squeal just escapes from no where!
12:36 can't get here fast enough!

Julie, (THE VIG) and I have been friends
for over thirty years!
Time has brought us through
the thick and thin of life.
She is one of God's sweetest blessings!
I simply can not wait to.....
make some new memories.


Let the fun begin!!!!!

~Nancy~

Monday, May 9, 2011

Lovely Surprises


Yesterday was such a GRAND day!
and
full of lovely surprises.....
The cute engineer ticked off a few boxes
on the never ending honey do list.
Words can not express just
how giddy that made me!
He's a keeper!!!

My sweet girl....
had to work all week end
(she works the twelve hour night shift)
So, I really wasn't expecting to see her
BUT
She showed up with the
BEST EVER HOMEMADE LEMON BARS!!!!!!!!!


and a new rhododendron.

My other sweet girl was not suppose to get
home until today.....
BUT
I heard a door open and in
walked that sweet girl
with her beautiful smile
and
all her stuff



Simply put.....
It was the best mothers day I've ever had!!!!!

I hope all of you had a lovely day
celebrating.

As we celebrated this day
I thought of so many of you!
Mothers day can be a hard day for many.
Each circumstance is different
and I want you to know that I thought
about you all and prayed for you.

Enjoy your day

~Nancy~