Yard Sale Treasures!

We hit the yard sales last Saturday morning! We had loads of fun! The kids got to spend some hard earned cash and momma was happy to save hard earned cash by buying brandname clothes at yard sale prices!


Yard sale prep is almost as much fun as the actual yardsale.. The night before we laid out, jackets, shoes, and cash. Plus fixed the diaper bag, made sure the stroller was in the car . Breakfast to go was ready in the fridge, the kids went to bed with clean clothes on... (we really are not morning people)


Everything was perfectly laid out. All ready to go. Babysitter for Nesiah was to come at 6 am. 

But a certain child did not cooperate. So I saw every single hour on the clock that night. By 6 am I was just frustrated...  

But we headed out....  Daylight was just breaking. 

We found many good deals... it was so worth the sitter I hired, the early morning hours and the whining tired kids. :) 

We found school books and clothes, lots of nice girl clothes. 

this was my favorite, Lands End boots for $1.50

The kids found treasures... 

This is what David bought with his hard earned cash... 

They all carried their cash in baggies. 

Sketchers for a $1!! 

These are Fayth's treasures! An Easter basket and shoes for her doll. Oh, wait I was just informed these are for teddy not the doll. 

We ended up hitting a second yardsale at a local school and scored some good things there! This has become a great tradition, as we did the same thing last year. I love love finding good bargains and nice brand name clothes for pennies. 

memory lane.....

Mexico.. fall 2006

Christmas 2006 he loved his nieces and nephews.

hunting was his passion.... Goofiness his personality...

I loved him with all my heart, I loved that he made me laugh. I loved that he lived life to the fullest. I am thankful I had the privilege of  being his best friend.

I am thankful that even tho my children never met him, his legacy lives on in them.

I am thankful that they are excited to go to Heaven someday so they can meet him.

I am thankful for the gift of love he gave me.

Friday Encouragement!

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

2He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

3he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

4Even though I walk

through the darkest valley,^a

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

5You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

6Surely your goodness and love will follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

This Psalms has been a favorite of mine for years and years. It is my "worry stopper". When I lay in bed at night and all the worrisome things in my life beg to be mulled over, I stop them with this Psalms. I have been known to repeat it over and over and over before falling asleep. 
Worry has never solved any problems, but God can. He is able to move our mountains and He walks with us through the valleys when He doesn't move our mountains. 

This is my favorite song of the week!