I don't even know how to begin this post! Let me first say that I have the most incredible friends IN. THE. WORLD. Last night I was baking cookies for a family game night that we were going to attend later in the evening--completely oblivious to what the night held for me. My family & I … [Read more...] about A Farewell Surprise
A Whole New Year: 2013
Happy New Year! annnnnd Happy Birthday to the blog! Exactly one year ago, yesterday, I started writing my ramblings on it's pages. My heart, my adventures, my excitement & my passions have all been captured & written about here. If you've been following the blog for sometime, you may … [Read more...] about A Whole New Year: 2013
2012 in Review: A few of my favorite things
2012 has been an extraordinary year. It's been a year of growth, travels, challenges, change... But nothing I say can describe how detailed in beauty & wonder God has allowed this year to be. I can't believe how much has happened and how much GROWTH has transpired. Praise JESUS! 2012 has … [Read more...] about 2012 in Review: A few of my favorite things
Meagan Abell: She did it again
Meagan Abell is someone I treasure dearly. Not only is she a beautiful model, talented crafter & gifted photographer but she is one of my very dear & very close friends. Recently, I helped her out with the first of a four-part "Angels" series. The concept is she takes four different girls … [Read more...] about Meagan Abell: She did it again
Christmas Gifting
Christmas is such a beautiful time of year. The lights, the sounds, the holiday cheer.... ah! I just LOVE it! I also love gift giving. It's my favorite. I love gifting things that are purposeful, or meaningful. This year, The Filliben's gave our friends & family a gift that was both! … [Read more...] about Christmas Gifting
Susan Stynes
Only once in my life have I ever wondered if God allowed me to have a twin (based on personality) that I didn't know about, and that was when I met Susan. Two years ago, on Christmas eve, Susan and her family came to our church for the very first time. The air was crisp and we all hoped for snow … [Read more...] about Susan Stynes