"So you had a bad day"...

 The last day or two have been a bit rough with Anna Ruth.

Things aren't always rosy around here, I just try to choose to SEE the rosy.

So if you've noticed my Pinterest boards exploding lately just know that I'm choosing to see 

the schedule that slightly resembles a newborns at night, as a time for "inspiration."
Yes, even I think this is a stretch.

But-it's keeping me mentally sane for now! :)
Pin on!

 A lot of my mood and emotions are based on what I'm constantly thinking about.

So, instead of concentrating on the bad or frustrating, I often think in crafts.

Such is the case with this "Celebrate" banner! 

When I decorate at home it is usually something free (or almost free), thrifted, easy to do (because time is somewhat limited), and can't put too many holes in the wall.

Yes-you heard me right. Brett is a big time fan of NO holes in the wall. This is quite the challenging for me. Trying to use what I already have on hand-and not put any nail holes can be hard.

BUT-not impossible. :)

For this "CELEBRATE" banner I made it the old school way. Meaning-no Cricut. I don't own one and probably won't for a long, long time. Too $$$$. I simply printed out large letters on the computer, cut around them, and then hot glued them to book pages I had from a thrifted book. Last-glue yarn or string to the top and you're done! I love the happy reminder on the wall. :)

 Anna Ruth got ahold of her Daddy's wallet yesterday....

smart girl. :)

 It's funny how my prayers have changed since becoming a mama.

For example-a whispered "thank-you God for saltines and Curious George" around dinner prep time is a totally ordinary thing in my mind. :)

 LOL.

Yesterday we visited my grandma, and Anna Ruth was putting her diaper on her head.
I didn't capture a picture quick enough but this is the action afterwards. She goes this fast almost all.day.long.

We got to have a picnic with family afterwards at a fun park!
Such a fun, unexpected outing!

This picture makes me laugh and laugh.

Such is life!
Anna adores books and loves to be read too. But-doesn't sit still very long (as can be expected from a 1 year old). I heard Brett reading to her yesterday and walked in to find this. :) :)

Well, full steam ahead with prayer and a better day!!