Just ANOTHER {really} random Monday...

 

I can't believe Thanksgiving is already here!!- THIS week!

I'm not sure I'm ready!  Are you? 

 

We have another birthday in the house this week!!

My Thanksgiving baby- Princess #1! 

 

Winston is getting so big!

Have you seen the movie "Marley & Me"?-

Winston IS "Marley & Me part 2"!

He is such a sweet dog- BUT, ALWAYS. HAS. SOMETHING. IN. HIS. MOUTH.!-

which always leads to something torn apart!

 

I made a little "scrappy-chic" tassel from a few fabric strips,

tied together with a pretty velvet ribbon and a vintage rhinestone pin,

then hung with a loop of burlap.

 

I also made a trip to the E.R. with precious little Princess #2-

Bless her sweet heart, not the birthday present she had in mind,

a head full of stitches- she has been so brave! (and I have been worried sick!)

 

and this horse gives new meaning to a "mud bath"!-

clearly he just took one! (he used to be white!)

 

Sunday night dessert was pumpkin pie!

recipe can be found here (and I still make it the "wrong" way)

Speaking of pie, the American Pie Council and Crisco found that people who liked

certain pies described themselves in the same words. Here are some popular pies-

and the traits of people who love them!

Apple- independent, realistic, & compassionate

Pecan- thoughtful & analytical

Chocolate- loving

Pumpkin- funny & independent

What's your favorite pie?

I like them all!- and I like how that describes me! :)

Guess that goes to show you, sometimes too much of a good thing IS a good thing!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings,

Jill

hi-ho! hi-ho!...

 

it's off to catch a horse we go...

 

hi-ho! hi-ho!...

a merrily walking along we'll go...

 

hi-ho! hi-ho!...

all the while a whistling a tune we'll be!

Oh happy day sweet friends!

love & blessings!

Jill

" A cheerful look brings joy to the heart,"

Proverbs 15:30

happy "little things"...

 

a little rainbow of glitter on my desk...

 

a little painting created by Princess #1...

 a little surprise gift from a precious friend...

(that I just looooove!)

 

a little line-up of Spring polish...

(our favorites! by Essie, from left to right)

Sand Tropez, Turquoise + Caicos, Ballet Slippers, Coral Reef, Nice is Nice

 

a little spot of favorites in the bookshelf...

 

a little face that just melts your heart!...

 

Princess #2's dream-come-true-

"Winston"!

 he joined our family this past weekend

and has us all a bit smitten!

 What's on your happy "little things" list right now?

Oh, please do share!

love & blessings!

Jill

It just hit me!!!

 

"we're not in the 'city' anymore!"

 

and I just absolutely LOVE that!

 

apparently my feet knew all-along I probably would!

Happy Wednesday!

I must return to the boxes! *sigh* {wish you were here!}

much love & many blessings!

Jill

"A Moving Story" Chapter 6: It's Beginning to Look Alot Like...

a real house!

one that will soon become a "home"...

the trim is being added...one of my favorite parts!

I just love window sills! don't you?- the perfect little spot for a posy or two...

the doors are going up...

outside is beginning to take shape as well...

I can hardly wait to enjoy a fire on the back porch,

 maybe even roast a few marshmallows-

I love the ones that get burned on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside! yum!

part of the driveway and sidewalks have been poured...

and I almost forgot!- the animal's house...

it's coming right along too...

Princess #1 & #2 are beyond excited to have their horses "just out the backdoor"!

and I think we will all enjoy our new "homes"...

maybe in January?

Hoping your weekend is simply wonderful!

Many Blessings!

Jill

Fall Break!

starts today!!!

so we're saddlin' up...

and headin' out for a few days!

See you later next week!

Happy Trails!

Lots of love and many Blessings!

Jill

The Painted Pony

Shhhh!

while this horse was sleeping, Princess #2 got a little creative!

she loves this little horse!

so she painted a heart on him...

and she thought a pedicure was in order too...

of course a bow is a must! (Princess #2 LOOOVES ribbon!)



and a few more bows here...



and here...
just to top things off!

Presenting:

The Painted Pony!

brought to you by ...

one little 6 year old girl who loved "dressing up" her horse!

*note* can you believe he is STILL asleep!?!

Hope your day is filled with many "colorful" adventures!

Happy Monday!

Blessings!

My new B.F.F.!

BIG FAT FROG!

A little Friday funny for you!

On my way to the barn sitting in the road was this BIG guy!

I'm tellin' ya- he was HUGE!!!

I considered bringing him home and saving him for Princess #1 someday,

cause I'm certain there is a REALLY special prince in there!

Happy Friday!

Many Blessings!