{Pin it on}

These are scenes from Promotion Night. It was really. . . heart-warming (that is the best word, I think) to hear each of them be "sworn in" again. . . This is me trying to "pin" his new badge on.

Kristy, Kathy, Me

Chief, Brad, & Richie

Mike & Kathy. . .good, good people.

Congratulations to all! You deserve it.

{GW 12 to GW 9}

A shiny shoe occasion. . .

Papa got a new badge. . .

Talk later.

Love, Tonia

{Where do you blog?}

Funny, I actually know where most of you blog. . . but it is kinda' an issue over here on Maple. This is my sweet little (lol!) armoire that I can't bear to part with. My sweet husband loves to move it (wink, wink). . . it was in Buddys room. . . where you know see. . .

the green desk. . . (that TV has got to go) that was in Lilys room. . .but now she has the roll-top desk that was in my room. . .this was all done in an effort to create more space, by the way. . .

Well, now I am considering putting the armoire in Claytons room, because something about the armoire is bugging me in my room. . . Why? I am not sure, its a mystery.

Sorry I didn't get these all "blog tidy" but you all understand, right?

Now that I am at the end of this post I am not sure my point. . .

Just fyi, I guess. . .

I suppose the burning question is. . .do I move the armoire to Clays or the garage for my next garage sale. . .

Let me know if you have any breakthroughs for me!

Talk Later.

Tonia

{love.}

I.love.hats.

{Paint Fun}

This week at Aunt Misty's she has a paint spinner.

Lily loved it. She painted a tile and a plate.

Lots of fun for this little girl.

Thanks for letting us make a mess Aunt Misty!

{11:30 at FBC}

It quiet here. . . which is what I needed. The "hay I made" earlier at home is now happening here. Reading, writing, organizing, thinking, emailing, ordering, scheduling, calling, updating. . .

I am not alone I took a trip cross the breezeway to use the copier, and I see G-Low has the lights on over at the ROC.

Burning the mid-night oil. . .literally.

Talk tomorrow.

Heck of a' day.

Love, Tonia

{Make Hay}

skirtedroundtable.blogspot {photo}


Back home and everybody in bed by 10 o'clock last night. .



Speaking of 10 o'clock, Rae will be here. and.my.house.is.a.wreck.



So. . .



I am fixing to make hay. . .

{Fayetteville}

Got a wild hair. Going to see Brads Brother tonight. . . Talk tomorrow.

{Little Ms. Baker Search}

Do you all have a favorite baker? Let me tell ya' what I am after. . . Sweet little lady with an impeccable sense of style, fabulous prices, and indescribable delicious taste.

Know anybody?

{PJ's}

Look at my sweet

silly

shy

pj

boy.

I love you, son

Mom

{Ready to see 98 degrees}

Swim.

Dive.

Sit in the sun.

Drink tea.

Me. In. about. 2 months. maybe 3.

Patiently waiting.

{Faith that Rocks me to the Core}

I wish I would've had my camera yesterday. . . It was just one blog moment after the next. I was at Wal-Mart trying to find Brad a Valentines Day Card. . . and I just couldn't bear the thought I buying any of them. I couldn't even read them and keep a straight face. Listen, Hallmark, if you want me to buy one of your cards. . . please tell it like it is. . .
Like. . .
I love you, even though sometimes I want to hurt you. . .

Spare me of the. . .

I knew you were the one for me when I first seen your face . . .


You know what those cards are about? Lust. Lust, my friend.

I can't really describe what I mean (and I am sure some don't/cant/wont understand, and, hey I hope ya' don't) but LOVE happens much later I think. I love Brad more now than ever. . . . Can I get an Amen?

Anyways, I ended up at Lifeway (longer story than this, so I will spare you). . . I found a card that was beautifully orchestrated. Thank you, DaySpring.

And, I spied this picture. It is almost chilling to me, I was so struck by it. Daniel, my friend, I have read about you, but give me a visual, and you come to life in my mind. You are the real deal. You have faith that rocks me to the core.

{A kind heart. . .}

{Dip Dust}

Happy Valentines Day!

We celebrated with Fun Dip. I love Fun Dip. And my kids do too. When Brad & I were dating I would always eat it in his truck, and leave a fine coat of "dip dust" on the seats. . . he loved me, so it was okay. . .

and the main reason I have celebration in my heart is after 10 years of marriage, he still loves me.

Did you enjoy the hint of sunshine yesterday?

The boys got out and threw some balls. Just the sound of the baseball hitting the leather gloves was music to my ears.

It was a nice reminder of what is to come when Lily blocked her eyes from the sun.

Still a little windy so we wore a hat. . .

Monday Morning will soon be here. . .

I hope you have a good week.

We will talk soon.

Love,

Tonia

{Just browsing II. . .}

Keep finding cute ones out there. . .