The Golly Girls Throw a Baby Shower February 9, 2010

So Miss Rose Golly, or Miss Britt as we also know her by, was convinced by someone that she should throw a baby shower/tea party last Saturday. Being the best sister and best friend that I always try to be, I, May-May Golly, offered some assistance. I think it turned out relatively well.

There were lots of goodies. Which included savory madeleines, cucumber sandwiches, mini cakes, handmade chocolate eclairs, and regular madeleines.

The spread:

The table, awaiting the guests.

The pretty teacups, all lined up in a row, a combined collection from both of our stashes.

All the lovely ladies are here. Tea time!

The lady of the hour and her big ol’ belly:

A simple fact: there is nothing better than a lovely cup of Earl Grey and a plate of tasty pastries.

Best part of the whole day? Getting to hang out with this beautiful gal pal.

I’m So Excited….. February 1, 2010

…..to be a part of this years “Valentine’s Day Swappity Swap Swap”, brought about by Amanda from First Milk.

(Photo: First Milk)

The details are simple: Each Valentine’s Day box should contain three items: a valentine, a small gift, and a little something (something little, lovely–a red pencil, a box of sweets). Presents and little somethings can be bought or crafted, but valentine cards themselves should be hand-made.

So this is my little project for myself this week. I have been paired up with Alexson, who lives in Iowa. After browsing her blog, I already know what little goodies I shall be sending along her way. Now I just have to hand make a Valentine for her! What fun! I already know I plan on participating again next year. Thank you, Amanda dear, for coming up with such a brilliant idea!

The Strength of a Woman January 12, 2010

“Babies are bits of star-dust blown from the hand of God. Lucky the woman who knows the pangs of birth for she has held a star.”

-Larry Barretto

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Someday, there are going to be little Faith and Daniel babies running around. That we are sure of. Although we are still a few years off from that day, I, for some reason, have been researching like a mad woman about birthing techniques and options. Who knows. I have not been much of a researcher before in the past, I just feel the need to do so with this. I have read many a birthing story as well. I have had the privilege to see two births in person. Natural childbirth is the way to go. The painful way, but the best way for the baby.

Nothing has inspired me more than this story, take from this blog.

Read it. It will brings tears to your eyes.

2009, Come and Gone January 6, 2010

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language
And next year’s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.”
~T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding”

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A few snippets from last year…….

JANUARY:

FEBRUARY:

MARCH:

APRIL:

MAY:

JUNE:

JULY:

AUGUST (was a REALLY big month):

SEPTEMBER:

OCTOBER:

NOVEMBER:

DECEMBER:

Oh what a year it was! I hope you all had a fabulous and safe New Years.

Christmas at the Jandts December 29, 2009

“And thank you for a house full of people I love.  Amen. “

~Ward Elliot Hour
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It was yet another lovely christmas spent at the in-laws. Presents under the tree….

Santa’s little helper….

I have married into such an attractive family!

Newlyweds snuggling close….

Little boys opening presents…

And little boys at heart…

Cindy was super excited about her Easy Bake Oven!

Tired little Santa’s helper….

The box is always better…..

And finally, the best part about my christmas….. the gorgeous quilt Mama Cindy made for me! There were tears, let me tell you.

It seems like we have been waiting for christmas for so long… and now its already passed us by. So now it’s time to hunker down into yummy quilts, drink hot tea, and think about the new year to come and all the things we want to accomplish. Or maybe it’s just a good time to hunker down with a yummy quilt, hot tea, and a good book!

I hope that you all had a wonderful christmas with friends and family, filled with peace and laughter.

Twinkle Twinkle December 17, 2009

“Brew me a cup for a winter’s night.
For the wind howls loud and the furies fight;
Spice it with love and stir it with care,
And I’ll toast our bright eyes,
my sweetheart fair.”
~Minna Thomas Antrim
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I love winter time. Time for sweaters. And hot mugs of tea by the fire. Time for frolicking in the snow (if you have any, that is). And for cozying up with a good book. It’s also my favorite time for lights, lots and lots of them. Of the twinkling variety!

Daniel and I do not have a tree. Daniel is too lazy and I, being one who was not raised celebrating the holiday, cannot bring myself to get one. But I love my lights.

Twinkle lights on the mantle.

Twinkle lights in the pine cones….

Twinkle lights on the piano…..

Got them there…

And there….

And of course, here….

I’m hoping that with my twinkle lights, the snow will follow. One can only hope anyways.

158 Days….. December 7, 2009

….until we are here. Lisbon.

Simple Sunday December 6, 2009

If you’re alone, I’ll be your shadow.  If you want to cry, I’ll be your shoulder.  If you want a hug, I’ll be your pillow.  If you need to be happy, I’ll be your smile.  But anytime you need a friend, I’ll just be me.

~Author Unknown

A Wintery NYC December 2, 2009

“One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.” -Thomas Wolfe

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I recently found these photos at the blog Simple Blueprint, taken by a girl named from Amanda from another of my favorite blogs, First Milk. They make me one, ache for snow, and two, ache for New York.

In another life I think I must have been a city girl. There’s something about a city like New York or Paris that thrills me to my very core. I have often had visions of myself living there, in a little apartment, sitting in cafes drinking coffee and reading a book, taking the subway or metro, walking everywhere. I’m not so sure that that vision could ever become a reality, I shall have to resign myself to an occasional visit and the frequent hovering over pictures such as these. *sighs* A girl can have her dreams.

I Made It November 30, 2009

There’s really nothing more I can say.