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November 9, 2012May 9, 2015 - Frannie Anne

Wintry Dreams

Already planning my
winter weekends.

Bliss.

♥

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Hello + Welcome

Follower of Jesus. Happily wed to a bold, generous, + strong man. Mama to an amazing little. Lover of beautiful things + big cups of coffee.

Please make yourself at home -- this place is meant to be a ray of sunshine and encouragement to your tired self.

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Prepping the old house for it’s picture day tomo

Prepping the old house for it’s picture day tomorrow. 📷🏡

I needed to stop + snap these … grateful for this little music-loving adventurer who respectfully kept off the freshly washed floors. 😍😂

Also, is that a somersault or an effort to stand independently? 😍🎉

A quick coffee with a friend! 💛🏡☕️ I al

A quick coffee with a friend! 💛🏡☕️

I almost never have anything delicious for an impromptu gathering but I always have strong coffee + cream.

One thing I’d like to be better at is having something yummy or sweet on hand for guests.

I would say frozen cookie dough ready to bake but since we don’t have a lot of company I’d worry they’d go bad. Maybe a few special bits of chocolate or wafers?

Do you keep anything on hand for company? Let me know your favorite go-to!

These are some great moments caught this week. 💛✨

I’ve been sewing (what feels like) non stop since launching @frannieannedesigns Etsy shop early January.

I finished the last of those hoops and it’s been wonderfully nice to only have a few open orders and more energy for capturing these moments!

Swipe left to see these happy moments … 👉🏻

Uriah “being a big kid” and wanting out of the stroller to walk with only one of my hands and have his turn on the playground, and riding his bike at therapy!

Thank you all for your sweet support of my embroidery shop - it’s been so pleasant to have projects to do during naptimes or after Uriah is in bed. I’ve listened to several audio books and podcasts while needling and have created and sold 50 (or so) hoops! 💛🎉 I have a few open orders now that I plan to finish this week and some new projects currently brewing.

I am grateful for every share, like, comment, review, and purchase.

I’m still learning … how to best balance my new wonderful hobby and my other wonderful responsibilities, how to sew and design better, better shipping and quality of supplies, how to run an Etsy shop, etc.

I am not a factory and each hoop is lovingly designed, drawn, and sewn by my own hands. Your support of my little shop means you’re supporting a mama who likes coffee, saving up for music lessons for Uriah, and other fun things and useful things.

I am grateful for my online friends who are here along all of the things that make up life! From motherhood and homemaking to sewing and Airbnb! And everything in between!

Does anyone else think haircuts are like fertilize

Does anyone else think haircuts are like fertilizer to little boys? ✨ I mean, he’s grown up overnight! 😍

Thankful for grandma always taking the time to cut the boys’ hair!

Morning light, sounds, and cocoa. 💛 How are you

Morning light, sounds, and cocoa. 💛 How are you doing today, sweet friends?

Today, I am thankful for grocery pickup, the flexibility being a sahm brings, our old house, a third time returning AirBnB guest, my husband who plans to assemble my birthday gift from my parents (can’t wait to show y’all!), and the new mercies promised today.

What are you thankful for today? What little thing is sparking joy?

Summertime memories … 💛 Lately, I’ve been

Summertime memories … 💛

Lately, I’ve been feeling completely unable to fulfill my calling well. Wife, mother, homeschool teacher, friend …

When I’m overwhelmed and out of routine I tend to become anxious + feelings of worthlessness + inability simmer below the surface.

I’m not sure if anyone else relates but, if so, this ones for you. 💛

The saying, “God doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called” comes to mind and it comforts me.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine God would send me a sweet son who had some medical complexities yet our life truly is sweeter because of the challenges.

I might be overwhelmed that Uriah isn’t able to use specific sounds + words yet BUT I’d rather give thanks + rejoice that he can hum countless songs + loves to speak (even if we can’t yet understand).

I could be overwhelmed that I’m not able to send him out to play in our backyard, letting his own legs carry him along. OR I can be grateful for the closeness + friendship that has resulted from me “being” his legs. I may have to walk a little slower but the smiles, energy + fun that results from holding his hand, pushing his chair, or walking along the walker is worth the slowing down.

So, when I worry I’m not doing enough I try to do two things …

First, I evaluate if my thoughts are true. Could I do better? Should I educate myself more? Should I practice more discipline with my time? I endeavor to make those changes when needed.

Afterwards, I slow down and recognize that God’s pace is not my pace and that I can enjoy exactly where He’s placed me. Uriah will talk and walk when it is time … till then, we’ll keep up with school, reading, and play.

After all, isn’t that what childhood is for?

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