Day 2 was going to be full and busy with shopping, a show and dining. Here we go. The Grand Village - It’s a whole little shopping center around a beautiful courtyard. So so cute! The stores are all handcraft type – ceramics, wood carving, leather, yummy’s, clothes, home décor, even a Thomas Kincaid store…
Branson – Day One
The inlaws gave us a trip as our Christmas gift – memories – love! A whole crew was going, 14 of us – the in laws, sister in law, grandparents in law, us - what a trip! Granted our little family was the majority of the group. The children had no idea. Grammy told them…
Decorating an off grid house for Christmas
How does a tiny off grid house that’s still under construction decorate for the holidays you ask? I am not entirely sure but am determined to figure it out! So on a cold and foggy day, we kicked up the fire and started. BTW - that picture above was at 3pm when it finally started…
Meal Planning
I had this wonderful post planned for today for the sun oven… however I didn’t get the revamp finished and then had a slight glitch… I broke the glass. Oops. Now Mr. isn’t alone in making this an expensive DIY solar oven!Instead, let’s talk about meals! This has been a pain for me to figure…
Rowdy Boys and ER visits
There is a reason the Lord gave me a boy first... and then 3 girls before the next boy. And my word is he all boy. First the good news - Praise God, it is only a concussion. No brain bleeds, fractures or air pockets. So what landed him in this position?He was a cowboy…
Happy 1st Birthday BabyGirl
It is so hard to believe it’s been a year! If you ever question if things will change, just have another baby, it will become overwhelmingly apparent how much change happens in a year! We are so blessed! This first cake is always bitter sweet for me. Up until this 1st birthday cake, the children…
A Tiny House needs…
A Tiny Shed!! This is what has been taking all of our time the last few weeks. Building and filling this beauty up. Not bad for free materials we had laying around and a few days labor! Pallet wood for the framing, 24" on center, siding we were given, windows that were supposed to go…
Day Trip in Pictures – Part 2 – Mammoth Springs
Mr. wanted to surprise us with this beautiful and amazing wonder. With Bou in charge of the camera, we set off to see and walk the trails.Did a little wadding in the COOOOOLD water. The mid 70 degree weather didn't help the chill factor either.There is an old train depot. We, or rather Mr. Littlest,…
Day Trip in Pictures – Part 1 – The Wilder Farm
I think it would quite easy to say the Missouri Day Trip was a raving success!And that I'm a total slacker. Forgive me yall, the weather this week has been beyond beautiful. I have taken complete advantage of it from sun up to sun down. But decided today we (mostly) finished our projects, so lets…
What Our Love Looks Like
I love romantic movies. I’m a sap, it’s how God made me. During those early pre-teen and teen years, I watched movies like Jerry McGuire, Legends of the Fall and The Princess Bride. Thinking my Prince Charming would ride in sweep me off my feet, maybe save the day and we would live Happily Ever…
Together Simply 