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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

Surprise for Daddy

Posted in Homemaking

Munchkin decided that she wanted to surprise Daddy with a cake. She picked out the Scooby Doo cake pan because we love Scooby Doo and the cheeseburger was perfect for Daddy. We decided to try out a new cake recipe and add our own twist by making it a marble cake. Munchkin make the cake (minus the oven step). Once we took it out of the oven, we shaved off the top of the cake and tasted the cake. Yum! I think we’ve found our new cake recipe!! I did a crumb coat for Munchkin per her request. She watched…

BFS #106 – Have It Your Way

Posted in Fun

Assignment: Tell us all about how your have “your” relaxing time, more especially how during the cooler months you take time to curl up with your favorite movie, book, Bible study, and what your favorite warm drink would be. My time for relaxing is usually after I put Munchkin to bed in the evening. I like to curl up in bed and spend my “quiet time” catching up on email and blogging. I also enjoy reading my books and magazines during this time. Lately, I’ve been busy in the evenings trying to get things done, so I haven’t been relaxing…

Projects

Posted in Homemaking

Munchkin and I both have projects that we’ve been working on as we’re waiting for D’s arrival home. I can’t post Munchkin’s completed project yet as it’s a surprise for Daddy. I’ll post pictures once he sees it. I’ve been working on a Felicity dress for Munchkin. She wants to be able to wear it for the costume contest at church. Yesterday, I cut out all of the pieces. Today, I put it all together. It was the first time that I’ve ever sewed in a zipper. I think it turned out pretty well. Since I don’t really know how…

Down to the River to Pray

Posted in Christian Life

Down to the River to PrayAlison Krauss As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way O sisters let’s go down, Let’s go down, come on down, O sisters let’s go down, Down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the robe and crown Good Lord, show me the way O brothers let’s go down, Let’s go down, come on down, Come on brothers…