taking a lovely things hiatus today…
just got back from a family trip to orlando (an army marriage retreat+a day trip to sea world) and i am WIPED out.
no brain power to come up with content right now. today is blah. gloomy outside…i’m dreading an upcoming inevitability…just feeling “ugh”.
hopefully tomorrow i’ll be back with a fresh *love*ly things idea!
but for today…
i thought i’d share some recent iPhotos…all making me happy for various reasons.
making me smile:
a surprise valentine from a kind friend right when i really needed a piece of happy mail.
flowers from my favorite ranger.
valentine’s cupcakes from the bigs.
bathtime licking from the littles. this one makes me laugh SO hard. lucy is so sadie in this photo.
an ironic photo of cate.
family trips to sea world…so grateful to sea world and their generosity. we got in free since jimmy is active duty military.
howell triple deckers (can’t see lucy, but she’s there)
big sisters that are really really good helpers.
new scrap supplies from dear lizzy,pebbles,and marcy penner
well i feel a bit less gloomy after this post. š here’s to a happy,blessed day for all of you!
xoxo
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good things to be happy about. š
Oh this Post makes ME happy š
Looks like a fun time at Sea World. Love seeing the pics.
Just wanted to say that I enjoy your blog and how you share your creativity & yourself here. Sending positive thoughts for you & your family.
i love that lucy got the sadie licking trait! so funny..
What a precious and gorgeous family you have. The licking picture almost made me spew coffee. Along with the strong-willed child one.
Catherine Denton
Hope you have a happy day š
Hang in there! Hope tomorrow is a better day.
I think these photos would have been worthy of a *love*ly post! Have a blessed day Stephanie š
ohhhhh great post!!!
love the ‘licking pic’!!!
as for those goodies….ohhhh i spy a dear lizzy mason jar…i so cant wait for SC to get some of those in!!! i so want to play with one!!!
have fun
oh my goodness, the licking! sounds like the twins might fit in perfectly on reveal night chat, doncha think?!?! š
i’m so glad that you had special family time together…praying for you guys these next few weeks.
and i’m loving those tags in that picture…i’m going to have to go figure out what those are!
all really lovely things, especially the pics of your little chicks! š Happy week mrs. H!
we just missed you, not that you know me, but we were in Orlando last week. so fun. love that Sea World honors the military! 3 cheers to them š and you! Thank you hubby for his service and thank you too for sharing him in order to protect our great nation. even if that’s not ideal, we thank you for that too. Love the “Love*ly posts” keep ’em comin’! š
thank you for the wonderful reminder to count my blessings on this grey day! the joy you have in your family shines so brightly. š
Am I to late to windn fancy pants goodies ? I hope not. Love the paper and book yummy ! Love your blogs and the licks too funny !
Welcome back! š Glad to hear you guys had a wonderful time in FL.
Ooooh, this post is just what I needed….tired and a bit under the weather, but reading your post, put a smile on my face! Thank You Steph! looks like you all had lots of fun and HAPPY memories, love the bathtime pic….too funny and they’re both growing so fast!
clippergirl:)
what fun pics and scrap supplies! great post for an attitude adjustment! š
What a happy post of adorable photos, so glad you got a little family break. Love the bathtub photo and the big sis pushing little sis. Glad you were a little happier after posting this.
LOVE LOVE YOUR NEW SCRAP SUPPLIES!!
prayers and hugs sent your way!
You ARE amazing and I’m glad that someone finally made it official. Shout out to SeaWorld for the free admission. Truthfully, everything should be free for the troops. Just saying…
xoxoxo sweet tracy.
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you and your photos always make me smile! even on your blah days!!
Love Sea World! Hope u all enjoyed it. Here’s tomorrow being filled with more love-lies than u can count! š *E*
A lovely trip!! š Loving the sweet photos, and I am so glad you had some time with your hubby & daughters!! Getaway’s are awesome!!
chocolate always helps when I feel ugh, give yourself a little treat!
sending you some sunshiney thoughts! Smile, Steph. You are amazing. Wow, the littles’ hair is getting so long and I can see H and S in each of them. Way too cute….
I agree with Tracy. Troops should get in everywhere for FREE!!!
Oh my goodness…that tub pic cracks me up! Just precious!
Bathtub pic BEST ever!!!!!!
Yay for Sea World! They are so great to the military families. Glad you guys got to have a fun trip there. The licking picture is super funny!
(((HUGS)))
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I just HAD to write after reading this post and smiling…
1. Love LOVE LOVE how you call the girls the BIGS and LITTLES…ha!
2. LOVE that “licking” photo….I actually laughed out loud!!
3. I adore your family photos….you are truly blessed.
Have a great day!