It’s not that he’s almost 3

or that he looked so little but so grown up with his backpack and lunchbox



or that he agreed to let me take pictures of him with only a couple of huffs and puffs

or that he had his first day of school or pre-school or whatever you want to call it

or that he gave me nary a nod or look back when he entered his classroom this morning

it’s not any of that



it’s only that he’s taking those steps that will hurl us into a rapid lifetime of memories

the ones I can’t stop.  the ones that go too soon.  the ones that don’t come back, no matter how much our hearts long for them…

the ones that are passing me by and begging me to enjoy every single moment of them before they’re part of the past and can only sit in a sweet place in my mind

that’s all. 



otherwise, it was a great first day of the rest of our lives

Construction

Pardon my dust...I'm updating for Fall!!

Love having you visit!

And the Winner is...

(trumpets sound the winners anthem...)

The Gang's All Here

Congrats to The Gang's Momma for winning our Blog Makeover Contest, and she can thank AB for his random drawing skills.  We listed each contestant next to a number.  AB chose the number 6.  The number 6 belonged to The Gang's Momma.  So whahoo, yippee, and wooka wooka!!

For all those who entered and did not win, I thank you (bowing bowing bowing) and ask you to email me at bushelandapeck2@gmail.com so you can get a very special something that I have for you.

Now for the rest of you wonderful people following this blog - come on, you can't pass up a $45 blog makeover!!  Look  at all you get?!?

Did I mention that 30% of your order is going to Amazima Ministries for the month of September?!?  That's a good cause AND a blog makeover!

Place your order today!  My wait-list is starting to grow...

Visit me at Bushel & A Peck Designs and let's get started!

Anabelle

When we made the decision to put our sweet gal Kaleigh down, back a few months ago, it nearly killed my heart.  And I was just devastated for Quint.

Some of you have e-mailed me privately to see how we’re doing without our Kaleigh-girl, and I thank you deeply.  We miss her still…

But as with so many things in life, there was a tender outcome for someone I love just as much.

Our Anabelle…who has taken to being the only dog so well, you would hardly know she ever had a "sibling".  She's been lapping up the attention, and snuggling in with all of us more than ever.  She is a joy.  And as she was with us first and now will be with us last, it seems appropriate. 

Anabelle who we have loved and doted on for almost ten years and who is just as much a part of our family as she could possibly be. 

Who still sleeps in the bed with us.  Loves us and obeys to a fault.  Diligently keeps watch over us.  And is our constant.

A reminder that even through sadness, life goes on and there is so much good to soak up and enjoy…she is a gentle soul in our house and we love her through and through.  I’m so glad she has shared all but two months of our married life.  What a joy and blessing she has been to us these many years and now to our children as well.

Friends, pets are such a wonderful gift from God…aren’t they?  Truly, they are so special.  We are blessed…

**Winner of Blog Makeover Give-away will be announced Monday, September 6th.  Thanks to all who entered to win!