Lilley of the field

Someone at work today called my husband a "hell of a man" today because he is working full time, doing grad school, and doing major work on our house. Tonight for dinner I couldn't decide what to eat because I was really tired from my crazy awesome day at school. I settled for a beer while I looked through our plethora of leftover containers thinking, "Aren't you supposed to have this many leftovers after thanksgiving?" Then, I saw the turkey leg leftover from school today and smiled. There was just something novel about have a turkey leg and a beer for dinner- which is exactly what I did. And Aaron said, "I'm a hell of a man 'cause I'm married to a hell of a woman." That's right mister ;) Anyhoo, I have been reflecting on my day at school and this year of teaching in particular. God has done amazing things and continues to do so. I am so grateful for my wonderful kids. We had a Thanksgiving feast today with my children an...

It really wasn't a bad day. It wasn't until about 5:45 that it went downhill fast. After trying to be the good wife and go to the store to get squash for squash casserole to make for Aaron's thanksgiving feast at work.... I realized- I DON'T HAVE THE STUPID SQUASH as I am driving out of the Bilo parking lot. I managed to buy many things at the grocery store... none of them what I actually needed. So I berate myself, get home, unload and decide to go to Ingles because I can't face the people at Bilo again. Aaron's not home yet so I call him to see if he will pick up squash on his way home instead and I say, "Have you left work yet?" Of course his response is an excited, "Look out the carport window." There he is pulling up to our house. So I explain what happened. He thankfully and graciously volunteers to go to the store for  me. All the while I am yelling obscene phrases about the STUPID SQUASH at him like I'm mad at him. Can you tel...

Here's a few of my earth friendly, nature inspired and free (or next to nothing) fall decor: Pretty maple leaves from the school across the street from us! Branches from outside my favorite. I had dried ferns in these and decided to change them for the season to maple leaves! Thanks to Jordan Tate for those awesome candle holders. A pinterest inspired creation! Fall pumpkins. Thanks Aaron for cutting the wood for me :)

I feel ready to burst with all the thoughts that I would like to tumble out on the page. Where to begin? I've just had a beautiful glimpse into the way God made me and so many people around me. It started off being unsure of myself- as so many of my adventures begin. Really it started off with music. I have a deep love for music. I always have. Sometimes when I go on trips, I buy a CD right before it and listen to it on the journey because when I hear those songs in the future, I will be able to close my eyes and recall details of the trip that no other stimulant can trigger. Music is so powerful. Music has the ability to conjure up many different emotions. Two things that can cross any cultural or language barrier. Music speaks to the soul. When my heart is full of joy, it makes me want to sing. So many times the Psalmist says that he wants to sing God's praises. Singing seems to be such a natural response in humans to the joys and sorrows of life- seeming to get us throug...