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.
:-)

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 - :)

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.

link::via pinterest.com