Ainsworth!

well... about 60 of you didn't have an opinion on the glasses poll, but that's ok! 


(EDIT: Maria thank you for the feedback! i miss you, i love you- and i wish there was a little travel-Star Trek-beam-me-to-Mt.Vernon- possibility:) thanks also for the text & call from Danielle & Nicole:O)


i really thought that i would have a hard time choosing but after wearing each of them for a full day it was an easy decision on which fit me (physically & personality) the best. the Ainsworth!

It's okay that you didn't vote but it's so funny that even though it's not about you, i felt really awkward posting *5* pictures of my face in one post. i thought, "Gosh, this seems maybe, a little conceited. But...there are 5 pairs!  And it's fun to do a poll! Surely no one will think poorly of me over it." 

But i still felt unsure. And then no one voted! and i thought it again- people thought it was weird, or silly. 

But i'm moving past thinking about what people are thinking about me. Because *that* is what's really conceited. What is prideful. Being so worried about how people see me that i only do things that are really comfortable, so that *I* don't have to feel vulnerable. 

People have better things to do.

So, thank you, dear readers- for letting me make my decision:O) It was a really fun experience!

I would encourage you to check out Warby Parker - they do an awesome program donating a pair of glasses for every pair purchased. How about that, eh?

Right now i am trying to plan for 2 birthday parties and 13 Arbonne events in the month of JUNE! AH! yikeseroni.

I have a pin board for Oliver's Little Gentleman's 1st Birthday party & for Emory's Hello Kitty Hurrah but haven't been able to devote much time to actually making things happen.

i bought straws. that's it. this could get ugly:O)

hopefully i will be in a place of preparation to share some fun party DIY's in the next weeks.

How do you feel your self consciousness affects you? Does it hold you back or keep you humble?

And what is your ultimate party tip or go to game/food/treat? help a girl out:)

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse is going to be a help for me in this season of life. Especially with Arbonne, I am moving far out of my comfort zone and depending on God to see me through it. Self discipline is an area i have been lacking in for a while...well, maybe for forever! I am so thankful that God equips us and grows us in new/hard experiences.

slacker to the max

So, my darling friend Annie so kindly pointed out to me that I'm slacking on this here old blog. I have internet but haven't been even attempting to keep up!
grant me a tiny bit of grace and i promise i will TRY to do better:)
I attended the Classical Conversation practicum this week and i am SO excited to start tutoring this year! What an encouragement and affirmation that classical education is for us. Over the 3 day practicum the childcare was provide mostly by older teens that are a part of the CC family. They were AMAZING! So now my children are obsessed with "teenagers". They point them out like an exotic animal on safari. LOOK! A TEENAGER MOM! yes, yes, i see them. i also really appreciated that even in the play group that Leland & Emory were in they did so many learning things. We came back from the last day and Leland was telling Joel about how Pluto is now considered a "dorf" (dwarf) planet. It's covered with crust and ice- but not crust that you eat, of course.

Big event number 2 for the week was my first Arbonne spa as a *consultant! Granted my lovely friend Devan did everything of importance. My sister Jillie did a great job hosting and all the gals who came were so encouraging and interested. I am so excited to explore all the ins & outs of the products and company. I am already growing so much personally & spiritually through this opportunity and i am very grateful. :O) more on that soon.

A little fun from the week was that my Warby Parker 5 pair/5 day Home trial package came! what a fun company and a great idea. I picked out the 5 pairs of frames that i liked best and they sent them to me to try out. today is the last day and i think i have a favorite.... i'll let you help me decide- let me know 1-5 which is your favorite!

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                                                                        pierce- 2

                                                                          Huxley- 3            

ainsworth- 4

Beckett- 5

it's really hard to take pics of yourself in glasses and have them look right! i look like a goober!

and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider helping with this MONEYBOMB!! last day to help change the food liberty climate in our country in this way!

this is it- don't get scared now!

hello friends!
i'm back. we had to give in and get internet at the house so i will hopefully be able to keep up with everyone again:) I just spent way too much time trying to go back and read old post on your blogs and i think i will have to resign myself to just keeping up going forward.

looking at my picture/header made me laugh because the kids are now HUGE comparatively!
we are getting ready for new family pictures with Jessica Priest since it's birthday time and i can't wait to update.

i had a wonderful Mother's day with these sweeties

who gave me this wonderfulness

there are some exciting changes happening around here, per the usual and i'm praying, trusting and praying some more that we will handle them graciously and thrive in them!

One change is tutoring with Classical Conversations this year! I am very excited to be attending a practicum next week. Even better I get to start this adventure with my favorite teacher- my Momma:)

Soon  I will let you in on some more excitement & craziness..... until then, read this: MONEYBOMB

are you nervous/excited about anything coming up soon?