{wildflowerstudio}: 2009

The Milk and Honey Maternity Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!

{I would REALLY like to win this dress}

Grandma B.

I was organizing the pictures on my computer when all of a sudden a photo appeared that took my breath away. I took these pictures of my Grandma Bleninger’s hands about a week before she passed away, and forgot about them until now. I have always wanted to do a post about my Grandma, and I think now, as we wrap up 2009, is a fitting time to remember such a great wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.

She was such a sweet lady. She was a quiet observer, she let us do all the talking and was very content just listing to our thoughts. Many, many times she watched all 10 of us grandchildren at the same time, and never once do I remember her loosing patients with any of us. I remember her helping me get to sleep by gently running her hands down my forehead and over my eyes. I would try to open my eyes in between strokes down, but eventually she would win and my eyes would stay shut for the night. When she became ill, I spent nights just rubbing her back, sometimes for the entire night, those were some of my favorite moments spent with her. I feel so lucky that I had the opportunity to spend so much time with my grandmother. My New Year’s resolution this year is to remember the things I have learned from my Grandma Bleninger and try to incorporate them into my life.

{What Grandma Bleninger has taught me}

Always eat breakfast

Go for a walk every day

Do less talking and more listing

Don’t be so quick to throw things away

And enjoy your dessert

{LOVE}

Nolan house from Drew Tyndell on Vimeo.

I found this video Daydream Lily and instantly fell in love.

Maybe its is because I love Bob Dylan (*I was born in the same hospital as him, you know*),

or maybe it is because I cannot drive past an old abandoned house without dreaming of how beautiful it would be fixed up,

or maybe it is because I cannot get enough of ankle boots and flowing flowered dresses and cannot wait until spring to sport my own version of this outfit.

Either way I love this video, and I hope you love it too.

Christmas with the Slattery's

Takara and Emily got cameras

Emily also asked for hand sanitizer for Christmas...a girl after my own heart.

Maddy

John

Carson

*deep into his new video game*

Caitlin

Takara, Emily, and Caitlin

I just love this picture!

Jackson

Jackson's hands, don't you love the dimples

And Takara's feet, so sweet.

Children make Christmas so much fun. They were so excited from beginning to end, and so grateful for all their gifts. The little girls each got a doll, but it was put in an old check book box...they were so excited to get checks! They kept jumping up and down say "we can write checks, we can write checks!" It was so cute. I can't wait until next year when we have our own little guy to spend Christmas with.

Christmas 2009

{merry christmas}

Christmas Eve 2009

Snow canceled our travel plans for Christmas this year, but I can't complain too much because is was beautiful outside. I love waking up to fresh snow on the ground. We didn't get as much as I expected, but they say more is coming so we are staying put. I spent most of the day baking and knitting (all the things you should be doing when a blizzard hits).

Norton even had a blast in the snow today... for a few minutes anyway, and then just like his mom (I mean master) he enjoyed looking out the window at all the snow while we snuggled up in a nice warm house.

I hope every one is safe and warm just like the Slattery's are today!

I also wanted to share the pictures we took for Christmas this year. I especially like these, because being pregnant, I am not looking so hot in pictures these days....so this shot just shows my legs, which I can live with.

And then....

a very cute one of Mom and Dad.

Lemm Family Christmas

Christmas with my Family

Ashley

We played games for gifts...it was a great time.

Ashley and Sam

Jesse

John

Mom and Dad

John

Dad

May your Christmas be filled with love and laughter, surrounded by family and friends.

I'm Back

I know I have been gone for a while, but things just got busy around here. But I do have some exciting news! I am pregnant...27 weeks pregnant to be exact. We are expecting a little boy in March.

We have a long list of projects to get ready for our little guy, but I hope to be a better blogger and keep you updated more often.

Around The House

This corner of my house is in my bathroom,

I like it because not only is it pleasing to the eye,

but it is also functional too.

The umbrella on the box I found at an antique shop,

it is an old ashtray,

but now it keeps track of any rings, bracelets,

and earrings that I take on and off.

The wooden box,

also found at an antique shop,

stores all my "special occasion" jewelry,

and other junk.

The green bowl,

I got from a thrift store,

and the yellow bracelet in it was my "something borrowed" from my wedding...

{I borrowed it from my mom, but I guess now you could argue,

that since I was married almost 2 years ago,

it could be "something stolen"}

And the clock is from Ikea,

and one of my favorite things

is hearing it ticking when all is queit in the house.

John and I are off to a little vacation this weekend with my family,

sooooo...... photos from our trip when we get back.

In my yard....

There are more of these than I would care to admit....

....but the kid in me still cannot resist blowing on them,

and watching all the little seeds scatter all around me.

And this handsome face, is patiently waiting for me to

quit playing with the dandelions already....

....and start playing with him

I am very happy that my snowballs are blooming beautifully

{they are just a few years old, and it was a rough start for them}....

....and now look,

they are so big the branches cannot hold up the heavy blooms.

{it's the little bush that could!}

I hope you all had a great long weekend.

Blueberry Pie Refashioned Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Blueberry Pie Refashioned Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Well....she has done it again, the very talented Kathleen at Grosgrain, has come up with yet another dress, that has my name written all over it. Pretty, pretty, please with cherries on top let me win this dress!!!

Thank You

Dear Husband,

Thank you for letting me put my ice cold feet on you at night, and thank you for not falling asleep until you are sure that they are warm.

That is really nice.

Oh and thank you for taking me out for ice cream last night too.

That also, was really nice.

love, S

Norton Love

This is usually how it goes....

Relaxing on the floor....both Norton and I are about ready to close our eyes for a little nap....

and then....

Norton decided to let me know how much he loves me by....

attacking me with kisses....

and I must admit, I like it!!!

{OK so all of these pictures are less than flattering....but I liked the sequence}

Come Float Away, Come Float Away, Come Float Away With Me.

I love this idea of camping on the water....

Do you?

These tents/rafts are in Holland.... I say bring them to the land of 10000 lakes!

and don't forget the Dramamine!

Warning: Not a good idea for sleep walkers.

And Then I Fell In Love With a Bike

I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight....thinking about all the goodies I can cart around in the back of this bike!

I am going to start with the husband and the dog!!

click the link, and check them out for yourself!

I dare you not to fall head-over-heels in love too.

The Little Things That Make Me Happy....

My sister Ashley
Gnomes
Sun dresses
Sewing
Cotton candy
Tea
Getting Freckled
Riding a bike
The smell of lilacs and fresh cut grass
Yoga

Polaroids
Fresh sheets from the clothes line
Taking Norton for a walk
Live music
Hammock naps
Camping
Vintage fans (especially when they work)
Red high heels
Pixie Sticks
Making my husband laugh

oh and the color yellow

Well... Happy Birthday to Me!!!

A few days ago I celebrated my 29th Birthday, and I have to say it wasn't as traumatic as I was anticipating! I don't know what kind of emotions next year will bring, but the big 29, came and went without one tear.

My beautiful, talented, friend Krysta took some photos of me and had them finished for my Birthday, so I thought I would share them with you.

I spent my Birthday "day" shopping at Anthropologie with a friend, and my Birthday "night" having dinner with family. It was a nice relaxing day, spent with some very lovely people.