The Story...chapter three

The young family of four

moved into their cottage

and started to make it a home.

They painted, they remodeled the kitchen,

they redid the bathrooms added some new carpet,

rehung new windows,added new trim...let's just say that

there was NOT one room in the little cottage

that went untouched!

They loved their little cottage

on Walcott Street but

deep down in their hearts

was a desire to have a little

plot of land way out in the country.

One day last fall

the Lord blessed them with

the desire of their hearts...

a little plot of land way out in the country.

And, on this little plot of

land was an adorable country cottage.

Now, this family knew that

the Lord had blessed them

BUT

they were about to receive

an amazing and very unexpected blessing!

The Story...chapter two

Now... while Bryan and Krista were

happily growing up in the Midwest

there was a young family of four who

lived on the east coast.

The daddy was a submarine officer and

the mommy stayed home with her

two sweet baby girls.

The daddy really liked being a submarine officer

and worked really (REALLY) hard.

His job would keep him away from home

much of the time.

When he was out at sea he

 would miss his girls so very much!

He made the decision to

resign his commission with the Navy,

talking a job with a company in southwest Michigan

(of all places)

Let's just say the mommy of said young family

wasn't very happy as she wanted to move

back to Montana the place her and the daddy once called home.

Or atleast back to the south

 because it's warm down there.

On the day they arrived in their new town

 it was cold, windy and SNOWING

They got right down to buisness looking for a new home

keeping in mind that one of the little girls

wanted a pink room.

They found a cute little cottage 

 in need of some T L C

AND

a pink room!

The Story...chapter one

Once upon a time

there was a boy named Bryan

and a girl named Krista.

Bryan and Krista grew up in a cute little town

in southwest Michigan. 

They went to the same high school

and after graduating

Bryan went this way

and

Krista went that way.

They liked going this way

and that way.

But...after awhile they both

came back to that familiar place called home.

Home is where they found each other

and began to date

Then...

They fell in love

THEN...

They got married!

IT HAPPENED!!!

We sold the little cottage in town!

There is a story...and it's a good one!!!

I'm sorry but the story will have to wait

because I have a few more thing to pack

before the movers show up tomorrow!

Have a lovely week end

~Nancy~

An Amazing Winter Wonderland Kind of Day

Yesterday was one of those

amazing winter wonderland kind of days.

I got up early with the cute engineer

and took a walk through the woods.

The scenery took my breath away

It was so beautiful.

So, later that morning after the sun came up

Libby and I went for another walk

around the woods

and this time I brought my camera.

Libby, you be the leader

Any one up for a picnic?

I can see the cottage

Hope you have an amazing day!

~Nancy~

Working Together

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

How was your week end?

Ours was

WONDERFUL

The cute engineer and I

spent part of Saturday

stacking wood.

That little stack took

 A LONG TIME

and

we feel like we didn't even

make a dent in the pile

Why did we move and stack wood?

Well, 

We wanted to crank up the wood stove

to see if it really would heat the cottage 

Of course our little gardening buddy

was there to help...

UNTIL

She was put in

Scottie Jail

for visiting the house

across the street without permission.

We rang in the new year

watching Band of Brothers

with Jen

We woke up on Monday
 with a little snow on the ground.

Let me tell ya...

It is

B E A U T I F U L!!!

Thanks to

 our little stove in the woods
 the cottage is toasty warm! 

I've been pondering the past year

and wondering about the changes that will come

with the new year.

I am so thankful

that our

AMAZING

God

is the same God of yesterday

the same God  today

and will be the same God  tomorrow!

Have a great day

~Nancy~

Happy Christmas



photo found here

Soon!!!!!

Jen,

See ya soon!





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

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)



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~

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~

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~

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~



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~

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~