Oh, life is so good. Husband is busy with work and the outdoors. My baby girl is growing, growing, growing. I am a stay at home mama now and we are getting into the groove of that. Sewing has become a passion and I am going to start posting projects/patterns that I have completed. I want to keep track of them! I am also exercising more and starting to feel STRONG!
The Lord is so good to us. I am so thankful that He is such a part of my life!
Blessings!
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Monday, April 28, 2014
well hello there...
Life has changed.
Elizabeth Rose arrived in November and changed our world. She is almost 6 months old and changing every single day.
To catch back up with this, here you go::
I love, I love, I hate, I hate
I like, I wish, for goodness sake...
I hope, I hope, I pray, I pray
I will, I won't, & for today!
I LOVE:: that my jasmine is blooming - the smell is wonderful.
I LOVE:: my re-discovered love of sewing
I HATE:: pollen - that is all.
I HATE:: dog whining
I LIKE:: banana bread with chocolate sauce (thanks trisha yearwood's niece)
I WISH:: for a date night with my sweet husband
FOR GOODNESS SAKE:: i will NOT eat the entire loaf of banana bread (see above)
I HOPE:: that this baby girl takes a good nap this afternoon
I HOPE:: that K and E have a super strong bond one day
I PRAY:: for some clarity on a few issues.
I PRAY:: for the renewing of my mind
I WILL:: complete my Focus T25 workout
I WON'T:: complain
FOR TODAY:: i give thanks to the Lord above - for so very many things!
Elizabeth Rose arrived in November and changed our world. She is almost 6 months old and changing every single day.
To catch back up with this, here you go::
I love, I love, I hate, I hate
I like, I wish, for goodness sake...
I hope, I hope, I pray, I pray
I will, I won't, & for today!
I LOVE:: that my jasmine is blooming - the smell is wonderful.
I LOVE:: my re-discovered love of sewing
I HATE:: pollen - that is all.
I HATE:: dog whining
I LIKE:: banana bread with chocolate sauce (thanks trisha yearwood's niece)
I WISH:: for a date night with my sweet husband
FOR GOODNESS SAKE:: i will NOT eat the entire loaf of banana bread (see above)
I HOPE:: that this baby girl takes a good nap this afternoon
I HOPE:: that K and E have a super strong bond one day
I PRAY:: for some clarity on a few issues.
I PRAY:: for the renewing of my mind
I WILL:: complete my Focus T25 workout
I WON'T:: complain
FOR TODAY:: i give thanks to the Lord above - for so very many things!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
whew - been a while...
I finally remembered that I have a blog. Since last posting in March, one very important thing has come up - we are having a baby!! This has taken up all of my thoughts and dreams and waking moments. We are due to have our little girl on October 31st. If she comes on that particular day, she will be an absolute treat. If she comes before or after, that's okay too.
We are so excited about her and cannot wait to meet her. I'm thrilled and terrified at the same time. Already, God is teaching me so much about Him. I can't wait to see what else He is going to teach us.
We had our first of 2 baby showers this past weekend and it was wonderful. We received so many nice things and this little girl is already loved!
7 weeks to go::
Deobrah
We are so excited about her and cannot wait to meet her. I'm thrilled and terrified at the same time. Already, God is teaching me so much about Him. I can't wait to see what else He is going to teach us.
We had our first of 2 baby showers this past weekend and it was wonderful. We received so many nice things and this little girl is already loved!
7 weeks to go::
Deobrah
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Brain Dump
I discovered this on one of the thousands of blogs I read and thought it was super cute.
I love, I love, I hate, I hate
I like, I wish, for goodness sake...
I hope, I hope, I pray, I pray
I will, I won't, & for today!
Here goes nothing...
I love: salsa and chips - i do, i really do.
I love: that spring is about to be here - i think it's arriving next week!!!
I hate: people who are rude for no reason.
I hate: the pollen that will arrive soon - boo.
I like: my dog - she's my favorite.
I wish: i were 2 sizes smaller
For goodness sake: the clock needs to hurry up and move to 3 o'clock
I hope: to get in my yard and start making it pretty this weekend.
I hope: to spend some quality time with my fella tonight.
I pray: for lots of new babies that are cooking right now.
I pray: that God won't be embarrassed by me.
I will: sew something soon.
I won't: get down on myself.
For today: i am going to go visit one of my very favorite old ladies.
Hope your day is happy!
Deborah
I love, I love, I hate, I hate
I like, I wish, for goodness sake...
I hope, I hope, I pray, I pray
I will, I won't, & for today!
Here goes nothing...
I love: salsa and chips - i do, i really do.
I love: that spring is about to be here - i think it's arriving next week!!!
I hate: people who are rude for no reason.
I hate: the pollen that will arrive soon - boo.
I like: my dog - she's my favorite.
I wish: i were 2 sizes smaller
For goodness sake: the clock needs to hurry up and move to 3 o'clock
I hope: to get in my yard and start making it pretty this weekend.
I hope: to spend some quality time with my fella tonight.
I pray: for lots of new babies that are cooking right now.
I pray: that God won't be embarrassed by me.
I will: sew something soon.
I won't: get down on myself.
For today: i am going to go visit one of my very favorite old ladies.
Hope your day is happy!
Deborah
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
hello march!
hello to a wonderful yet very cold camping trip with my fella.
hello to the little white house - FD Roosevelt's home away from the real white house.
hello to FDR becoming my favorite president
hello to my 2nd anniversary!!!!
hello to still making an A in my graphic design class
hello to hoping Spring makes it's arrival soon.
hello to you.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
#2
Today marks anniversary #2! I married the best guy in the world two years ago. He has taught me so much and gotten me out of my comfort zone in ways I would have never thought.
We went on a camping trip this past weekend to celebrate a little early. It was sooooooo cold but I made it through one night sleeping outside in 33 degree weather. Thankfully, the next night, we camped at the Days Inn because it was going to be 28 degrees and snowing. Never have we been more thankful for heat and a hot shower!
But celebrating your anniversary on a Tuesday is a little more difficult. I'm working - He's working - I have class this afternoon. So, by the time I get home by 7 PM, there will hopefully be an incredibly delicious dinner waiting on me made by my incredibly delicious husband.
Feeling the love today!
Deborah
We went on a camping trip this past weekend to celebrate a little early. It was sooooooo cold but I made it through one night sleeping outside in 33 degree weather. Thankfully, the next night, we camped at the Days Inn because it was going to be 28 degrees and snowing. Never have we been more thankful for heat and a hot shower!
But celebrating your anniversary on a Tuesday is a little more difficult. I'm working - He's working - I have class this afternoon. So, by the time I get home by 7 PM, there will hopefully be an incredibly delicious dinner waiting on me made by my incredibly delicious husband.
Feeling the love today!
Deborah
Monday, February 18, 2013
Lent
The season of Lent is something that I have observed for the majority of my adult life. Being a Methodist preacher's kid probably adds to this.
Completely makes sense to me! Made me smile as well!
Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter. People tend to "give up" or "sacrifice" something during these 40 days. In the past, I have given up caffeine, soda - or should I say Coke, or chocolate. While it may seem a bit silly to do this - it has reminded me that it is a sacrifice for me.
This year - I'm going down a little bit different route. This year, I am trying to only drink water. The sacrifice is that I don't like just plain water. I like it combined with tea and sugar. Or with carbonation and sugar and coca cola flavoring. This is a big one for me. I will continue to drink milk however. Can't eat cereal with water.
In the spirit of all honesty, I have had two cups of coffee. I'm totally okay with this.
Also, Annie of Annie Blogs fame, did a wonderful roundup of Lent resources. She also said this: "You can take the girl out of the Methodist church, but you can’t take the Lent out of the girl, am I right?"
Completely makes sense to me! Made me smile as well!
Mark Batterson of National Community Church in Washington, DC has another great article for your information.
Hope you have a great day!
Deborah
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
what i've reading - january & february editions
So I'm a slacker and don't post. Then I get a wild hair and post twice in one day!
What I read over January & February (so far):
Books:
-The Well of Tears: The Dream Stewards by Roberta Trahan - odd book but held my attention
-Chaperoned by Dora Heldt - so funny. I giggled through the whole thing!
-Rilla of Ingleside - LM Montgomery - #8 in the Anne of Green Gables series - Yes, I did start at the end of the series - but I found the book and got sucked in. Side note: Love the name Rilla!
-The All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew - getting ready for our garden!! I am not going to to it exactly like this but definitely using some of his ideas.
Magazines:
-Garden & Gun - so random that we get this one but the pictures are pretty!
-People Style Watch
-Better Homes & Gardens
-Real Simple
Lots and Lots of Blogs - per usual
Have a great day!
What I read over January & February (so far):
Books:
-The Well of Tears: The Dream Stewards by Roberta Trahan - odd book but held my attention
-Chaperoned by Dora Heldt - so funny. I giggled through the whole thing!
-Rilla of Ingleside - LM Montgomery - #8 in the Anne of Green Gables series - Yes, I did start at the end of the series - but I found the book and got sucked in. Side note: Love the name Rilla!
-The All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew - getting ready for our garden!! I am not going to to it exactly like this but definitely using some of his ideas.
Magazines:
-Garden & Gun - so random that we get this one but the pictures are pretty!
-People Style Watch
-Better Homes & Gardens
-Real Simple
Lots and Lots of Blogs - per usual
Have a great day!
hello february!
Hello to February!!
Hello to making a 96 on my first test in my class!
Hello to warmer days! thank goodness!
Hello to a puppy dog who WILL NOT let us cut her nails. Seriously, she let us do one and that only happened because we did it while she was asleep. Needless to say, she woke up! ha! (and by "we" and "us" - I totally mean the fella)
Hello to a new Bible study - Brave by Angela Thomas
Hello to planning a camping trip with my fella -
Hello to planning our 2nd anniversary! - less than one month away!
Hello to the Northstar 3 yr old class at 8:30 am! loving getting back in a Sunday school room - they are so cute!
Happy love month! The fella and I have a rule that we will only spend $10 a piece on Valentine's Day. Last year, I got him a GIANT bag of gummi bears which made his heart so happy. I have some ideas cooking about this year. Now to just finding the time to go get it!
Hello to making a 96 on my first test in my class!
Hello to warmer days! thank goodness!
Hello to a puppy dog who WILL NOT let us cut her nails. Seriously, she let us do one and that only happened because we did it while she was asleep. Needless to say, she woke up! ha! (and by "we" and "us" - I totally mean the fella)
Hello to a new Bible study - Brave by Angela Thomas
Hello to planning a camping trip with my fella -
Hello to planning our 2nd anniversary! - less than one month away!
Hello to the Northstar 3 yr old class at 8:30 am! loving getting back in a Sunday school room - they are so cute!
Happy love month! The fella and I have a rule that we will only spend $10 a piece on Valentine's Day. Last year, I got him a GIANT bag of gummi bears which made his heart so happy. I have some ideas cooking about this year. Now to just finding the time to go get it!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
hello january
january has been around for a week now and i'm excited as to what 2013 is gonna hold.
-hello to starting my new Bible reading plan - 9 days done!
-hello to going back to college to take a graphic design class. haven't been on a college campus in 10 years!
-hello to a new paint color in our home office - juniper by benjamin moore - this was a BOLD choice for us but we like it.
-hello to the fella's truck getting 6 inches taller - it's HUGE!
-hello to planning our 2nd anniversary trip. so many options - so little money! ha!
-hello to memorizing my first verse for the Siesta Scripture Memory Team! Mark 11:24-25
hello to lunchtime!
goodbye!
-hello to starting my new Bible reading plan - 9 days done!
-hello to going back to college to take a graphic design class. haven't been on a college campus in 10 years!
-hello to a new paint color in our home office - juniper by benjamin moore - this was a BOLD choice for us but we like it.
-hello to the fella's truck getting 6 inches taller - it's HUGE!
-hello to planning our 2nd anniversary trip. so many options - so little money! ha!
-hello to memorizing my first verse for the Siesta Scripture Memory Team! Mark 11:24-25
hello to lunchtime!
goodbye!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
what i'm reading...december edition
well, really I have only been rockin' and rollin' on my Bible reading. I finished up Jeremiah. And Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai and Zechariah.
So now, with only a couple weeks left of 2012, I only have Matthew, Mark, and Luke to go! I feel very accomplished that I finally read the entire Old Testament. To be honest, it's kind of hard to get through but I did it!
I entered into this Read Through the Bible plan through a group on Facebook. I am so glad that I decided I would do this over 2012. It has helped me develop a habit of getting up every morning to spend time in God's Word!
In 2013, I hope to read through the Bible chronologically. I found a plan on YouVersion that will be leading me. If you would like to follow along, click here.
I'm also going to be participating in the 2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team with Living Proof Live and Beth Moore! For more information on this, click here.
What I'm reading turned into a goal/activity list for 2013...what can I say, I get distracted!
Merry Christmas!
So now, with only a couple weeks left of 2012, I only have Matthew, Mark, and Luke to go! I feel very accomplished that I finally read the entire Old Testament. To be honest, it's kind of hard to get through but I did it!
I entered into this Read Through the Bible plan through a group on Facebook. I am so glad that I decided I would do this over 2012. It has helped me develop a habit of getting up every morning to spend time in God's Word!
In 2013, I hope to read through the Bible chronologically. I found a plan on YouVersion that will be leading me. If you would like to follow along, click here.
I'm also going to be participating in the 2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team with Living Proof Live and Beth Moore! For more information on this, click here.
What I'm reading turned into a goal/activity list for 2013...what can I say, I get distracted!
Merry Christmas!
Monday, November 19, 2012
what i'm reading...november edition 1
i'm a big reader. i read everything. my kindle is my 3rd favorite toy - right after my phone and computer. i read books, magazines, blogs, and shampoo bottles.
i want to start keeping track of what i read on here.
so far in november:
magazines - real simple, garden & gun, people stylewatch, better homes & gardens
blogs - too many to count...
books - working on - the land between - jeff manion
Bible - Isaiah & Jeremiah
young house love - john & sherry petersik
decorating cookies - bridget edwards
with all the traveling we will be doing this week, i'm sure there will be more to add to this list!
happy thanksgiving y'all!
i want to start keeping track of what i read on here.
so far in november:
magazines - real simple, garden & gun, people stylewatch, better homes & gardens
blogs - too many to count...
books - working on - the land between - jeff manion
Bible - Isaiah & Jeremiah
young house love - john & sherry petersik
decorating cookies - bridget edwards
with all the traveling we will be doing this week, i'm sure there will be more to add to this list!
happy thanksgiving y'all!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
so what in the world has happened??
Apparently, I fell off the face of the planet. Since March, I have:::
- Had my one year anniversary.
- conducted 2 Easter egg hunts
- threw 4 end of the school year parties
- ran a MEGA Sports Camp for 75 children.
- summer camp
- left my job
- spent LOTS of time at home doing "projects" - like repainting our bedroom, redoing an antique buffet, organizing lots of things, etc.
- did a terrible job at keeping our garden growing and productive
- went to the cabin a.k.a. my happy place - we tubed down a river, played mini golf, mined for gems, panned for gold, enjoyed some down time
- watch my husband work his butt off this summer
- had my in-laws visit.
- got a new job!
- joined a small group at church
- had some friends visit from Arizona
- head back to the cabin after buying a new to us truck
- redid our bathroom
All in all, it's been a good year. Definitely a challenging one but a good one none the less.
Here's to actually being a good blogger.
:-)
- Had my one year anniversary.
- conducted 2 Easter egg hunts
- threw 4 end of the school year parties
- ran a MEGA Sports Camp for 75 children.
- summer camp
- left my job
- spent LOTS of time at home doing "projects" - like repainting our bedroom, redoing an antique buffet, organizing lots of things, etc.
- did a terrible job at keeping our garden growing and productive
- went to the cabin a.k.a. my happy place - we tubed down a river, played mini golf, mined for gems, panned for gold, enjoyed some down time
- watch my husband work his butt off this summer
- had my in-laws visit.
- got a new job!
- joined a small group at church
- had some friends visit from Arizona
- head back to the cabin after buying a new to us truck
- redid our bathroom
All in all, it's been a good year. Definitely a challenging one but a good one none the less.
Here's to actually being a good blogger.
:-)
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Stella & Dot
I'm a new stylist with Stella & Dot! Have you seen their jewelry?? It's gorgeous!
I just got my samples in today and I had such a good time playing around with all of it. It's very high quality and so beautiful.
If you have heard of Stella & Dot before, check out my website at www.stelladot.com/deborahtuttle.
Their jewelry is sold exclusively through home trunk shows and their website.
If you are interested in hosting a Trunk Show or learning more about Stella & Dot, just get in contact with me!
Yay!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
February 2012
listening to... Sugarland and the playlist from our reception
watching... Downton Abbey - oh my word - completely addicting!
wearing... a variety of weather appropriate clothing - it's cold one day and warm the next - so ready for Spring.
eating...not as much as I used to - thanks to Weight Watchers
drinking...lots and lots of water!
laughing at...little girls - they are so funny!
praying about... a new opportunity coming my way!
looking forward to... my first anniversary and our trip to Destin! and warmer weather sticking around!
watching... Downton Abbey - oh my word - completely addicting!
wearing... a variety of weather appropriate clothing - it's cold one day and warm the next - so ready for Spring.
eating...not as much as I used to - thanks to Weight Watchers
drinking...lots and lots of water!
laughing at...little girls - they are so funny!
praying about... a new opportunity coming my way!
looking forward to... my first anniversary and our trip to Destin! and warmer weather sticking around!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
the circle maker by mark batterson
have you read this book?? i'm in the middle of it and it is changing the way i view prayer and my attitude towards prayer. i definitely recommend it!
http://www.thecirclemaker.com/
blessings!
http://www.thecirclemaker.com/
blessings!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
finishing up...
here's the rest!
15: pizza - any shape or kid or size
16: homemade crab cakes
17: fun nail polish
18: a loving church family
19: husbands coming home from hunting trips!
20: cupcakes
21: my Savior - nothing in this earth would be the same without Him.
22: my calendar - keeps me together
23: a comfy car to drive all over the country in
24: spending Thanksgiving with my family that I don't get to see often.
25: farkle (if you don't know, click here)
26: getting Christmas decorations out!
27: 1st Sunday of Advent - love & thankful for the expectation that comes with the season of Advent
28: dentists that are kind
29: peter, paul, & mary Christmas cd - my favorite! Here!!!
30: music that I love to listen to - over and over!
i am thankful for so much but it is hard to write it into this little list.
ready to see what december will hold!
15: pizza - any shape or kid or size
16: homemade crab cakes
17: fun nail polish
18: a loving church family
19: husbands coming home from hunting trips!
20: cupcakes
21: my Savior - nothing in this earth would be the same without Him.
22: my calendar - keeps me together
23: a comfy car to drive all over the country in
24: spending Thanksgiving with my family that I don't get to see often.
25: farkle (if you don't know, click here)
26: getting Christmas decorations out!
27: 1st Sunday of Advent - love & thankful for the expectation that comes with the season of Advent
28: dentists that are kind
29: peter, paul, & mary Christmas cd - my favorite! Here!!!
30: music that I love to listen to - over and over!
i am thankful for so much but it is hard to write it into this little list.
ready to see what december will hold!
Monday, November 14, 2011
so that didn't work...
well that didn't work at all. i'm sorry.
so here's a list of what i'm thankful for - days 2-14
2: my husband - love of my life and my best friend.
3: my dog - endless source of entertainment and love
4: new boots - they make me happy
5: my family - support & encouragement for life!
6: my health
7: my friends - such a big part of my life - couldn't handle it without them.
8: katie baby - this little person will cheer me up in a heartbeat.
9: my cat - snuggles galore
10: my dad - this is his birthday and he's the best.
11: travel plans - ready to explore the world
12: david crowder band - went to their farewell tour on this day & it. was. amazing. - thankful for the encouragement of this music
13: outdoor movies - especially on nice crisp nights
14: dinner with friends - :)
so here's a list of what i'm thankful for - days 2-14
2: my husband - love of my life and my best friend.
3: my dog - endless source of entertainment and love
4: new boots - they make me happy
5: my family - support & encouragement for life!
6: my health
7: my friends - such a big part of my life - couldn't handle it without them.
8: katie baby - this little person will cheer me up in a heartbeat.
9: my cat - snuggles galore
10: my dad - this is his birthday and he's the best.
11: travel plans - ready to explore the world
12: david crowder band - went to their farewell tour on this day & it. was. amazing. - thankful for the encouragement of this music
13: outdoor movies - especially on nice crisp nights
14: dinner with friends - :)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
30 days of Thanks:: day 1
I have decided - you know, since i haven't posted in 6 months - that I would try my hardest to post every day in November. And since, it is the month of Thanksgiving, each post would be about thankfulness.
So, here's day 1::
I am thankful for my home. It is a place of refuge and rest. These days, it is definitely a huge blessing in my life. I am loving settling into it as a married woman. I bought this house when I was single and it just seems completely different since March. I love it though. Even more than that, I love the man and the animals I share it with.
So, here's day 1::
I am thankful for my home. It is a place of refuge and rest. These days, it is definitely a huge blessing in my life. I am loving settling into it as a married woman. I bought this house when I was single and it just seems completely different since March. I love it though. Even more than that, I love the man and the animals I share it with.
link::via pinterest.comSaturday, April 16, 2011
sitting.
good morning.
i'm sitting in the dark this morning because 1) the husband is still sleeping. 2) the new flooring will be installed today so all the lamps and sundries are in another room. 3) i'm too lazy this morning to get up and turn anything on.
back to #2. the laminate floors will take over the living room, kitchen, and hallway today. they are going to be beautiful and i cannot wait to see them! the baseboards have been scrubbed and the doorframes trimmed up. i am so thankful that i married a handy guy who also bought me a nail gun. i have always wanted one. i'm gonna be a power tool expert soon. i just know it.
well, my puppy wants some food and some snuggling. i should probably get to that.
be blessed.
i'm sitting in the dark this morning because 1) the husband is still sleeping. 2) the new flooring will be installed today so all the lamps and sundries are in another room. 3) i'm too lazy this morning to get up and turn anything on.
back to #2. the laminate floors will take over the living room, kitchen, and hallway today. they are going to be beautiful and i cannot wait to see them! the baseboards have been scrubbed and the doorframes trimmed up. i am so thankful that i married a handy guy who also bought me a nail gun. i have always wanted one. i'm gonna be a power tool expert soon. i just know it.
well, my puppy wants some food and some snuggling. i should probably get to that.
be blessed.
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