a small break.

It’s almost 11 p.m. and I feel like I haven’t had a spare minute to just sit down & relax. I have so many little projects on my to-do list for Spring Break. For this reason, I’ll be taking a small break until Sunday evening. Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my last entry. It means so much to hear from all of you guys! 
I hope you all have a wonderful week.
love,
Natalie

five senses friday + a little road trip

{five senses friday}
hosted by the lovely abby.

See:
-daffodils blooming anywhere & everywhere!
-friends visiting the Love Nest
-bare skin as spring is here!
smell:
-fresh bread baked by him
-smoke from the grill roasting fresh veggies

taste:
-mocha from Uprise Bakery
-fresh, natural ice cream from Sparky’s in the rain

touch:
-the warmth of the sun through my window
-soft linens & cottons on my bed
-new little projects in the works
hear:
-laughter & singing from Anna’s room last night
-birds chirping 
-excitement for spring break
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This afternoon, I’m leaving for a short camping trip in southwest Missouri. Luke & I will just be staying one night with his family & possibly traveling to his home in Fayetteville. I won’t be back until Monday, so have a lovely weekend; I know I will! I have so many projects planned for this break- taxes, beading, preparing for the Art in the Yard Sale, making photographs, & resting.
love,
Natalie

precious baby Finn- post no. 2

Where does childhood end & adulthood begins? Where does our wonder for the world go? When do we forget how much it means to be held by the arms of our mother? How do we become these human beings that we are when we’re older? 
Holding Finn, Jessica‘s precious baby boy, I am overwhelmed by his excitement, his light, his beauty. Let us always seek that excitement, let us never numb to the wear & tear of life. Let’s keep that child-like spirit.
love,
Natalie