{ No Words...}

There are no words to describe the amount of Thankfulness my heart is filled with for getting to look at this face everyday!


Hope you all have a wonderful {ThAnKsGiViNg}

A {HuMbLe} find!

At the request of my wonderful sister I am inclined to write this post. This past Saturday my mom and I ventured out to another city wide garage sale in a nearby small town. ( these are always the best!) Although I did not find too many things, I did happen upon something that tops all of my other finds. This was something that I LEAST bit expected that I would ever find, let alone own. I have entertained that thought of owning one of these one day but it was not going to be any time soon because of their hefty price. This is something that will help us on our quest to healthy and a more natural way of living. So what is it ? THIS..............................




This is a grain mill.......one of the top of the line ones I might add! ( i paid $25.00 for it, they retail at near $400) I was in complete shock when I found this thing. The only reason I really even recognized it was because my sister just posted about one HERE! (She just received one for her anniversary last week.)

Now a little bit of background as to why this is amazing! I have been having some very terrible issues with digestion. By issues I am not talking about typical IBS symptoms, although that is all any doctor would probably diagnose me with. I am talking about a stomach pain bad enough to make me feel like I am having a contraction. These pains usually last for about 1 whole hour and are constant, not come and go. I have been able to possibly link this to my bodies inability to digest wheat products properly. Lately have have been doing my fair share of research about this and seeking answers. It has been my hearts desire to find a way to rid my body of this rather than start taking some pill. I have covered this issue with much prayer asking the Lord to show me what direction I need to take in order to find healing. I know that he can heal my body of this, and I believe he will. But I also feel that he is teaching me LOTS of things during this whole process.

I am sure you are wondering how a wheat mill ( or grinder) is going to help with all of this. I am by no means a scientist, but I will try and explain this to the best of my ability.

This is all so new to me and I am trying to do a little more research to make this a natural thought process for me, rather than something that I have to think really hard about for it to make sense! So here it goes.

After wheat is harvested we are left with whole kernels or wheat berries that are then refined or milled into flour. The milling of wheat is a process that breaks down the grain, which consist of three parts, the endosperm, the bran and the germ. The bran layer is where nearly all of the fiber is. It is also a great source of magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins E and B complex. The germ layer contains high amounts of protein and large amounts of the same vitamins and minerals in a high concentration.

Grinding wheat using any process will produce flour, but the refining process has evolved into something that is not necessarily the best. The modern refining process strips the grain of its bran and germ layers, striping it of it's vast majority of nutritional value. These are removed to give the wheat a longer shelf life. The flour that we see in grocery store is then bleached using chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide......( the same thing that is used to treat acne....why is this in our food???)

Considering the lack of nutritional value and the addition to chemicals, I am convinced that grinding your own wheat is the way to go!

This leads me to the topic of phytic acid in wheat. (I know this all sounds very scientific but bear with me.) Phytic acid is something that exits in large quantities in whole grains. It is said that this can inhibit the bodies ability to absorb key vitamins and minerals. Phytic acid is also something that the body has an inability to break down. In order to rid wheat products of the phytates you have to ferment your flour. ( this will be a future post, once I learn at little more!)

I am not sure what all of this means to me, I am still learning. I DO firmly believe that I did not just happen upon this wheat mill, or that is was coincidence, I believe it was God giving me a tool for my healing. I am still amazed and humbled at HIS ability to provide.

And the best part is, now my sister and I get to learn the ropes together. Are you ready Lyns?

A new fashion statement!

This weekend I did something that I NEVER thought that I would do...............................


I went hunting with David and I wore camo!! What is this world coming to! ...And I have to admit I had a great time. David and I usually have fun together no matter what we are doing, as long as we are together, but I never saw this day coming NEVER! I was raised with a dad who is an avid hunter....I mean like camo is his favorite color, and I never had an interest in any of this growing up, but I guess it is different with my husband. I am learning to take interest in some of the things he likes. He is so great doing ALOT of things that I like, so this was the least that I could do for him.

There was just something magical about sitting in the woods with my husband with no other distractions enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. Really it was magical. I brought along "Breaking Free" by Beth Moore ( wonderful book!), to read while we waited for our bounty. Let me just make this clear.......I just go along to SIT with him and give him support and company! I am acutally scared of shooting guns! ( although I would love to learn to bow hunt one day!)

We didn't gain any bounty BUT I think all in all we gained some great quality time together. We got to enjoy a sunset and a sun rise. Yes, that is right a sun set AND a sun rise. Not only did we go hunting once we went TWICE! ( only for a few hours each time!)

Thanks babe for letting me experience this piece of your world with you, I really had a blast!!!

{JUNK }

This past weekend I had a pretty fruitful junking weekend! I love how my sister-in-law talked about "junk" here! So true! It is not uncommon for me to purchase something while someone else ( usually my husband), is in the background thinking "what is she going to do with that?" You have to see the potential, he is slowly learning!

So after a long morning of junkin' with my junkin' buddy these days, my mom, I felt like I had hit the jackpot!!!

Now keep in mind everything that you will see in the pictures cost me $40.00 total for EVERYTHING!!!

So here it goes..................

I scored two very cute floor lamps ( that work), a fabulous shabby chic fireplace screen ( the lady I bought it from informed me that she paid $200 for it, and by the looks of her house I believe it!), 2 plant stands, 4 metal shelve brackets, a little wood frame, 2 pink shutters ( i have big plans for these in Ava's room), and a cute little cheese ball tray!!!

Aren't these shutters amazing.............at only $3.00 each! All I can say is move over Roundtop, I am on to some better deals! Not really I will always have a special place in my heart for Roundtop and all of it's eye candy!!

And I must not forget to mention these adorable little Lands End rain boots that I got for Ava! They are practically brand new.........$1.00!

I would love to hear what you think of all of my {JUNK}!!! Do you think I am plum crazy and this really is just a bunch of JUNK??? Really I would love to hear!!!

Hope you enjoyed!

Have a great day!

{PuMpKiN} {PaTcH} pics!!

Taking time......

...to look back and remember some of the memories of our home! ......This season is such a hard season for me to not be in our house. ....This is the time of year when my projects that I have been procrastinating on usually get done, and not to mention all of the decorations that come along with fall. So what is a girl like me to do without her own house......get over it I guess!

No really, this season of life has really taught me a lot about me and my home. Basically, I was downright obsessed with making it beautiful, and never took the time to realize the beauty of my home beyond the "decor" ....the memories, and the life that was happening inside my home. I am totally not saying that making a home beautiful is wrong. I think it is great for women to make a beautiful and functional place for their family. But like The Nester says, "it does not have to be perfect to be beautiful!"

So, today I am remembering some of the memories that happened in our home before we moved out!

Nana reading to Ava after her bath.

Ava outside helping Daddy with yard work.

Ava reading in her bed like a big girl.

Ava with Grandma, Nana, Great-grandma Evelyn, and Abuelita.

Me and mom at David's graduation party.

David trying out his fire gear for the first time.

I hope you all are having a great fall season! ......As for us we are going to continue to make some beautiful memories during our stay at Grandma and Pops' house! I know that it will not be long until we are back in our little house!

By the way I landed some beautiful treasures this weekend ......so I will post some pictures soon! One is waiting for a new coat of stain.

New weekend beauties

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! This weekend I was able to land some beautiful finds at some beautiful prices. We had a very low key weekend with very little plans ( for a change!) ......We ventured out to Brenham, TX to see my sister and my favorite nieces on a whim. Then we ended up heading on over to Round Top to make a few stops.We were not expecting to do this which was a BIG deal for me! Round Top is something that I have to prepare myself mentally for, because it can be VERY overwhelming. .....None the less we went. As always I saw many beautiful things that I could have bought. But I like to wait and make any possible big purchases till the last day ( which is next Sunday) There is a better chance of getting a better deal! And I will hope for rain....sounds crazy, but I have landed some pretty awesome deals at Round Top in the rain! .....I guess the dealers are not wanting to load up all their stuff they have not sold in the rain.

I found a beautiful linen table runner for Ava's room, and a very cool pear cutting board! I looked at the price tags at first and passed them up because it was just not "cheap" enough for me. Upon exiting the tent I saw a sign that said "All items 50% off!" .......And instantly the price was right.


Within 30 minutes of my next find I was having a conversation with my mom, who was with us, that I would love to find some Hobbie Holly plates to hang on Ava's wall. Low and be hold, check out my next finds.




And would you believe these were also priced at 50% off! I guess these were just meant to be mine.

I had one more sale to catch this weekend. A co-worker of mine and her husband own a nursery and a gift shop that is going out of business. And I landed these.......


For now they have found a home on my moms mantle .....only until we move back in our house! I can't wait to fill these with some seasonal goodies........leaves, pine cones, Christmas balls, fruit, oh the endless possibilities.

I can't go without leaving you with some pictures of my true little beauty!

She rode around the entire mall like this! Oh how I love little girls and all of the accessories that come with them.


This is why Ava loves our time at Grandma and Pops' house. The toy closet. Need I say more!

Sitting in the toy closet!

Me and my beauty!

............and me and my other beauty! Yes he is beautiful, okay ....I'll say handsome!