"the deed is done.."

so.. after 4 years with pink chairs in

my gold & blue dining room-
TA DA!!!!!
they are BLUE!
(however it took me 4 & 1/2 hrs, I have
multiple third degree burns from my glue gun, &
I now REALLY understand why it costs so much
to get quality upholstery done).
PLEASE lie to me & tell me that it was
worth the effort- I guess that anything
is better than before... right???

before:

now after:


my boys giving me their-
"I can't believe you did it to me look?"
(after I combed A-mans hair into
a little 1800's-do. He would make
such a precious little drummer boy!!!)

p.s. Priss noticed right away that the chairs were new!!! Joey still has NO idea what color they were to begin with. & Ashton- well a chair is a chair to him!!!!

"do they hear me?"

I OFTEN ask myself if they hear my teachings?

Do they remember them when I am not with them?

Do they really get the important stuff that we talk about?
Last night @ dinner- we started to eat (it was a late dinner &
we were ALL very ready & hungry)! Josey started to eat without
saying a blessing- Ashton QUICKLY jumped out of his seat to push
her tiny hands together in his... "bess bess" (meaning blessing).
We all prayed & he finished with a BIG "MIN" (amen). I am starting
to see Jesus in him more & more everyday!!!!

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; For length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
~Proverbs 3:1-6

"while the cat's away.."

alright so one of us (Ashton) is adjusting

nicely to his new found freedom with his
sister's things....

I am just thankful that Polly Pockets are
VERY durable & forgiving to little brother's
need to shape them into guns & rockets...


I found this little guy in the toothpaste drawer-
(look close & you can see why he was there...)
Ashton was brushing his teeth with Prissy's toothbrush
& her toothpaste- it will be our little secret!

Hurry home to us PRISS!!!!!
(I'm not sure how long I can hold
him back from the dress-up jewelry???)

"it's Friday & it's memory verse day.."

well... day #9 & all is well in the world of my little
1st grader!!! She is blossoming already this year. I can see her
quiet spirit rising up & actually answering questions (I hear) this year- PRAISE GOD!!

meanwhile.. this little warrior has NO fear!!

"mee gooo" was his response to his Priss leaving...
thankfully his "Mommy & Me" music class begins
in a few weeks- he will finally have somewhere to go!!!

"as for me & my house.."

I have been really bogged down lately; partly from family demands, but mostly from the enemy! I am determined to NOT let him get much blog time so... I have adopted a new motto & whenever I start to feel overwhelmed, anxious, lonely (without Priss), or just plain cross. I say this out loud- it is powerful!

"YOU are good & YOU always & only do what is right!"

I can feel my worries melt around me. Thank you Lord that YOU are faithful to me whenever I call. Father when my children cry out to you, hear their prayers. Pour out your blessings on them for YOUR glory!!!
& ALL the Harris' say "AMEN!"

I believe that faith is the currency of heaven... Hold fast to this & know
that "He that is in you, is greater than this world.."

"bustin' out some moves"

his "break dancing" premiere...
sooo precious! He knows just how
to make his Momma's day!
(I mean really -is he the cutest little 2 yr old ever or what?)

p.s. guess who will have ranch dip for her carrots tomorrow @ school? Grandma Harris was VERY quick to find the perfect solution (after all- it was she that turned her onto the stuff..) These little Tupperware containers came in the mail today. Thanks- we love you PICKLE!!!!!!

"simple as that!"

alright I have a few things to share this morning:


#1 custom flip-flops-

I found these basic flip-flops @ the Dollar Store
on summer clearance for 50 cents!
Then added ribbon for a sweet/boutique look.
Josey & her gang love them- I think that
I have made about 20 pairs this summer.
(super easy- just cut ribbon to size &
hot glue. I fray checked the ends so they
keep the look for longer & of course
a matching hair bow would complete the ensemble.....)

#2 shells for show??

last year Josey needed a shell for
show-n-tell. Can you believe that we had none?
I mean really- we live on the coast, we go to the
beach every few months, & yet no shells. So this
summer we picked some up. I was amazed at how
beautiful they are. I cleaned some up, then sprayed
some clear coating on them. They look pretty enough
to display- I love them in the living room for summer.

p.s. Cooner took an entire COOLER of shells home from the beach this summer......


#3 dessert for her..

so in an effort to stay ahead of Mrs. White (ha ha).
I wanted to make a special dessert for her lunch
(it's a BIG deal to get to take a lunch this year).
I decided on Rice Krispy Treats with a Twist.

3 tble spoons butter
1 jar yummy mello creme
(melt in large pan)
add in 6 cups of cereal
(Fruity Pebbles were just the thing!)

my grandmother used to wrap all
of her cookies & fudge individually-
I loved that- so I decided to try it out.
Now each piece is a little gift.
I hope that this little treat brings a
BIG smile to her when she finds it!!!

this little guy
ADORES them....