A Rich and Beautiful Life

“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever". *Isak Dinesen

Here are a few images from our life this week. Oh that I would remember that these moments will pass by so quickly...they are precious.

Bella and I enjoyed a tea party on the floor during a recent "trip to Paris"...complete with our favorite oat bars.

After a visit to the library, the girls laid out all of their "new books" and read them together on the couch. Lucy kept a close eye on Bella to make sure she was doing it right.

Bella loves to create and truly has an artist's heart.  We recently ordered these awesome eco-paints for her to experiment with and she loves them!

We've had quite a bit of snow (and cold!) this week and when Bella started getting bundled up to go "sweep out" her playhouse, Lucy cried big tears until Mommy bundled her up too. It was about 9 degrees, so it didn't last long, but it sure was fun! We came in refreshed and full of crisp mountain air!

Today we made a few Valentine's Day cards...sitting at our new desk!

What is making your life beautiful this week?

Superbowl and Inspiration

Superbowl Sunday was another chance to hang out with friends...old and new. We loved watching the commercials as well as the crazy kiddo antics throughout. Full set of photos here.

And now it's Monday...so I'll throw a little inspiration your way!

I'm in LOVE with this itty bitty house! (thanks Elsie!) This is the best healthy living book I've seen in a LONG time. *love* These leather goodies are incredibly adorable. HoopPath was amazing. My recaps are here. This small space furniture is SO great. Who cares if it's like a million dollars? :) Still fun to see. Sneak a peek. I love rooftops. This is so adorable and easy. I.must.make. (Does anyone know the original source?) Bella is OBSESSED with all things Paris right now. Have you checked out Tara's new website yet? I've been loving Instagram. My name is livelightly if you want to add me! :)

Work Day and Family Love

Today was a work day at our house. My consistently amazing and giving husband repurposed our old red front door into a custom built-in desk in our kitchen. I am beyond thrilled with the results and I'm so excited to have another workspace for computing, writing letters, sewing, and more! I will eventually post more photos when I have it all pretty ;)

The girls loved helping Daddy with the project...their favorite days are when he is home all day! :)

He also crafted me this adorable laundry shelf out of the old torn down fencing in our back yard. *love*

We spent a lot of time talking with family via FaceTime...which is always fun. We feel like we are "right there" with them. All of my siblings have iPhones so we are able to keep in touch this way and it's such a blessing.

My brother Scotty came over tonight for supper...which involved more FaceTime with our family in Minneapolis, who had also gathered for supper. It was like a big party! :) He ended up spending the night...so right now, he's sleeping on the couch to my right...Bella is on the couch to my left...and all I hear is the sound of the heater fan. Blissful silence at the end of a busy day.

"What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life...to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories."  *George Eliot