there’s only two weeks of summer left
this happens every summer. it flies by.
and i wonder why i let it.
this was the first year i really noticed my girls were not little anymore.
it was really a turning point as far as summers go
sad 😦
anyways, i’ll be back next week with a few project-ish type things
here’s my 2nd installment of summer instagram pics
you can follow me there … i’m @raisinguprubies
the hubs took me away for a surprise anniversary weekend,
monday morning it was back to my regularly scheduled program.
♥ the view from my deck into my backyard ♥ psalms thirty-four. five.
those who look to Him are radiant. their faces are never covered with shame .
♥ oh the life of a blogger. i may or may not have fallen 1 minute after
my daughter took this picture. ouch.
it’s weird finding yourself when you’re at the library… read more about me & BHG here
♥ i started that little project a few weeks ago …
it was coming right along. it just turned from little to big
♥ found a tool caddy in my nice neighbor’s garbage (thanks neighbor)
got a little coat of pink paint.
have you seen Ed Emberly drawing books? go find them at the library. they’re fun.
♥ new fabric = more hoops soon! ♥ hebrews. six. nineteen we have this HOPE. as an anchor for the soul. firm & secure. ♥ that green goodwill file cabinet find is holding my fabric quite nicely
sent out some long overdue happy mail ♥ flowers from my hubs. 14 years to the day
♥ yarn. it does a body good. ♥ teeny tiny hoop. love.
the free printable garland that i talked about in my housewarming gift basket post, was simple to make. i need to do one for me now! ♥ colossians. one. twenty one. to them: God has chosen to make known the glorious riches of this mystery which is Christ in you. the hope of glory.
♥ mugswap2013 was the most funnest thing ever… i’ll be blogging about it next week, it was so fun you’ll have to be sure to sign up for next year … you can read all about it and about this awesome girl here.
me and my besties spent the day hitting up all the area thrift stores… we found a bunch of awesome stuff. ♥ this mug. kills me. ♥ my loot from the thrift stores ♥ diy fabric softener … make your own! i would like to post a little how-to soon 🙂
arm party day. lovin’ my redeemed bracelet from here and my mason jar cup from here ♥ the view from where i worked 🙂 ♥ happiness in a rug. there can be happiness in a rug ya know ♥ new crayons at target made us break out the coloring books later that day.
i love going on Pinterest and watching all those braid tutorials … but i have a really hard time doing them to myself. is it cause it’s doing it in reverse when you’re doing it to yourself? yes. that must be it. ♥ oatmeal cream pie recipe from here (nom nom nom) ♥ a clean & sunny kitchen makes for a happy mama ♥ this last picture is of my sunday night routine:
coupons, popcorn, planners & doris day movies
(unless of course the hubs is home from work, then it’s NOT doris day movies)
(it’s like some guy thing on tv that i happily watch with him)
(note the hint of sarcasm in my voice)
i {heart} sunday nights … i really do 🙂
whatever craft weekend SWAG! read about whatever craft weekend here ♥ summer means so many fun things for us … library visits are my fav. my kids are older, it means a lot of exploring/reading time for them & crochet time for me 🙂 ♥ i had a few pairs of these booties that i had made at the beginning of the year, thinking i’d start selling these in my etsy shop… only to realize they are really time consuming to mass produce 😦 so that’s a no go. ♥ hoops on sale means hoop making for me has begun!
finally got around to spray painting my craft room chairs!! ♥ my craft room has gotten a bunch of updates, and i can’t wait to share a whole new post with you guys as soon as i’m done … just one more thing to do ♥ we like to go to the lake a lot in the summer … i’ve been going to this one spot with my big family since i was a kid … i love this lake, it’s so peaceful and relaxing there …just layin on a blanket… lookin up through the trees… reminds me of this song ♥ by the end of last week i was soooo tired … i’d been going non stop.
just needed rest. to stop. listen and rest.
my gal pal is adopting another baby … she’s so sweet & i love her. read more about her, her cute family, the adoption and this super fun hoop exchange here ♥ my biggest little crocheted this neon pink mushroom 🙂 all by herself, no help from mama … she started to crochet when she was seven… and now she reads patterns all by herself. and i love here (the mushroom pattern is here) ♥ some days the laundry is my nemesis. so i wrote it a letter:
oh hey laundry. we’ve been together for a long time. i think we need to take a break. no it’s not you. it’s me. ♥ i’ve been staying up waaaay too late the past few night making these … making things with my hands is good for my soul.
my etsy shop is one year old this month! hope to have a big sale
with all new hoops & stock in the shop … hope to kick it off this week! stay tuned!
ps. my girls are obsessed with this video
they watch it a million times a day
now when they start to tattle or get in each other’s business
i say: worry bout yo self.
wurrrrd.
making your house a home 
That video. Dying laughing! That is SO my Ginny!!
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Such lovely pictures! I love the coffee cup…she who dies with the most fabric wins! I laughed a little out loud! That's just so great! Lol! Happy new week! xo Holly
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I love you & following you on Instagram. I look forward to your photos everyday – they are always beautiful & inspiring. Have a great week – do your girls start school this week or next? ~Steph @ Silver BoxesP.S. That video is hilarious!
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RUUUUBIES 🙂 (Okay, I know your name is Jaime, but I like to refer to you as Rubies).I am exciiiiiiiiiiiiiiited to see what you have to say about the mug swap. you are cute. 🙂 i also love those chairs. perfect color combo. 🙂 annnnnd i'm emailing you.
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Great photos. Such cute stuff. http://therantingsofadramaqueensmum.blogspot.com
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Aw Jaime I LOVED catching up with you!! That is weird I have been thinking about you a lot lately!! And remembering how I first found you and fell in love with you and your blog. Now that Kaitlin is in Conn. I am getting a smart phone and I believe I can get instragram on it!! Maybe I can learn how to use it!! LOL I will be following you for sure and maybe learning a bit from you!! LOL Love seeing what you have been up to!! Lookin forward to seein your hoops!! and new goodies!! You are still very pretty and creative! I love your soul girl!! XOXO Love ya Fran.
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my girls can't stop watching it!! 🙂
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thank you sweet Holly! i had to fight my girlfriends for that mug at the thrift store! ha!
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awww thank you so much! that's so sweet to hear & an encouragement 🙂 school starts next week 😦 boo so sad. time flies right?
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ha! crackin up! 🙂 you can call me whatever you want cuppakim hehe (as long as it's nice 🙂 mug swap was the just the best ever … so fun. we love you girlie!! ♥
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thank you sweet lady! i so appreciate you! and how you leave me all this encouragement 🙂 you'll love instagram! do it!! much love ♥ jaime
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