Cleanin' out the Barn!

Yep, its that time again--SALE TIME!  We cleaned out the barn, hung lights and got things organized.  Our sale is September 24th, one day only from 8-5. 

Come visit us at 20368 Highway 95 in Wilder. Love this old barn graphic--we are using it as our price tags. My sister-in-law worked her magic and they look awesome! Gettin' excited! 

Chase Archer Brixey

is here.  Safe and Sound...Praise the Lord!  He was born on April 29, 2011 at 10:41 a.m.  He weighed in at 7 lbs., 10 oz, and was 19.5 inches long.  He has a FULL head of dark hair and melts his momma's heart with his little sounds, grunts, and sighs! 
Big Sister Addison is amazing with him and I feel completely blessed! My sister-in-law took some really great photos of him...check them out at her blog: amymaephotography.com

Washing all that hair!

Here is one that we took--Big Sister holding Chase.

This week...

has been rough. I am 30 weeks pregnant!  Yay! Although I am VERY nervous...my Addison Violet was born at 31 weeks... almost 5 years ago we went to my 30 week Dr appt, everything was normal and by midnight that night I was bleeding.  I spent 9 days in the hospital, and my little girl spent 35. She is a complete joy, perfectly healthy, so sweet, so much fun, and a Daddy's girl.  But we never really knew why she decided to make an early grand entrance...my dr. really feels like it was a fluke and after passing this small milestone--we went to my 30 week checkup yesterday-everything was normal and I am fine, no pain, no bleeding--I feel like it just might of been a fluke....I am hoping that I can relax a little bit...feeling blessed...

Brad Paisley - Anything Like Me (Lyrics)

Went thrifting yesterday....

I started to feel as though I haven't been as creative lately as I would really like to be. So Addy and I went in search of some treasures...we actually found a few fun things and now I would like a nice sunny day so that I can paint a few things..wishful thinking as 1. It is foggy and overcast and dark today, and 2. not so sure painting is the best activity for a pregnant woman to partake in.  Anyhow I will leave you with a picture that my SIL took of the Barn Sale last year, yes we are gearing up for another one, however this one will be in the Fall, one of my most favorite seasons, and it will be even more grande than our first one!

24 weeks!

We are having a baby boy--very exciting! Everything is going well, and I feel so grateful that our little family will be closer to being complete!

School starts next week, so we will be enjoying every minute of this long weekend!

50 Things

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.