Fingerprint Friday

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of god
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of god
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of god
So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Here's how to join in.

1. Blog with your interpretation of God's fingerprints. Be sure to link back here so others can find the entire list of participants!
2. After you've posted your blog, sign the Linky below. Have fun exploring the other links as well! Please only sign in if you're participating. Hopefully this will make us look at things through fresh eyes throughout the week!
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(cell phone shot)

This week we were blessed with gorgeous weather again.
Every single day has been mild and beautiful, perfect for evening walks.
(and I've lost 1 pound. Can I get a wooHoo?!)
I have to admit, I could go for some snow right about now. But I'll never turn down sunshine either!!
Or pretty sunsets...
Or walks with The Man...
Or little blessings from God...
It's the little things...

Happy Friday to you, beauties!!

Vintage goodness...

Recently we were going through the attic looking for something and came across a stack of old photos.

I was so smitten with this one.
The post office.
It's timeless beauty.
Wondering who stepped through these doors...
Wondering how it looks today...


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Okay that's a lie.
This is a post office we drive past on our way to and from Missouri.
And I've always wanted a photo of it.
So last weekend on my way home from my girl's getaway, I stopped in the middle of the road (for real), hopped out, snapped one quick photo, then jumped back in my car and moved on.


This is exactly how it looks today.
Isn't it cute?!
I would love for this to be in our little town!
I love buildings with a sense of nostalgia.

This one just looks like it has a story and I'm curious what it is...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! (wait... what?)

Do you remember a while back when I said I was letting go?
Letting go of the pressure to do too much at the holidays...
One of the things I let go of was the idea of sending out Christmas cards.
I would have loved to do it. Really. But there was just no way it was going to happen.

So... I'm breaking re-writing the rules.
Who says cards have to be sent before Christmas?
Not me.
We're sending out Happy New Year cards!


We just put together sweet and simple handwritten cards wishing our loved ones a happy 2012.
We included a family photo from a session we had done late last year.




The idea is still the same, with heartfelt intent...
And people might actually be surprised by an unexpected card in the middle of January, right?!

You have permission to break the rules as well.
If you can't do it all (and who can?!), then just do what you can.
Even if it's a month later than expected.

This might become our new tradition.

Sponsor Spotlight...

Over on the right side of this here blog, we have some pretty fabulous sponsors.
Occasionally I like to shine the spotlight on them.
I do hope you'll click around, check out these businesses, and get inspired!





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Fingerprint Friday

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of god
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of god
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of god
So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Here's how to join in.

1. Blog with your interpretation of God's fingerprints. Be sure to link back here so others can find the entire list of participants!
2. After you've posted your blog, sign the Linky below. Have fun exploring the other links as well! Please only sign in if you're participating. Hopefully this will make us look at things through fresh eyes throughout the week!
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The other day we were headed out to dinner and as we were driving down our dirt roads, the sunset grew more and more intense.
The colors were finally too much so I begged The Man to pull over to the side of the road.
I didn't have my real camera with me, only a cell phone but goodness gracious...
it was a breathtaking moment!