New Blog Design

Notice anything? The blog here got a little update. I am quite delighted with it. Of course I kept my signature MYNT design with a minimalist layout, my favorite!

I happened upon a new graphic designer on Etsy, PixelHaze Designs, and fell in love. I continuously looked at the Emily Theme, swooning over it upon each glance. Andreea creates beautiful designs! I contacted her immediately about her services, and she was just the sweetest thing! She was in constant contact with me, which sort of gave her that cherry on top, in my book. I could tell right away I wasn't just another inquirer, but a customer she desired to have.

Thank you, Andreea. I love my little sprucing up!

And a big thanks goes to my honey for helping me update my profile image. My old photo was nearly a year old, and in case you couldn't tell, my hair is much longer now. He's not too bad of a photographer. Logan was adamant I needed to use a picture of me smiling. What do you think of the one he chose?

Stay tuned. I'll share the blooper reel of my photo shoot with Logan with you tomorrow. 

Ta-ta for now, lovelies!

Steph

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Happy Friday and some smiles!

1:  Favorite Craft

Nana Company "Do Small Things With Great love" [includes the free download]

2:  Cutest Proposal

Dimmie and Darwin's Proposal. This actually made me think of a childhood friend of mine. His Facebook profile image is of him and his wife dressed as Mario and Luigi. Not for Halloween, just because it's them!

3:  Most Popular

"Florence Arizona" via Kitty Wigs

4:  Best Quote

Piece of Cake, Piece of Mind offering a little inspiration.

5:  Best In Show

Mod Wig from Ravelry.

Happy Friday, loves. I hope this made you smile.

Steph

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Ramblings :: Days gone by

This photo really has nothing to do with today's post, I just thought it was something cute. A makeup artist I worked with back in Colorado shared it on Facebook recently and I was tickled with it!

I suppose in a way it relates, in the "Keep Calm" sense. All through the night I remained restless, my eyes never waning, as I thought of my kids, the months gone by, the growth they've made. Time seems to be getting away from me. I laid there in the dead quiet thinking about how summer is almost over. I'm almost 30 years old, what have I accomplished? I've raised three pretty awesome kids, which is a task in and of itself, but I feel like there's something more I want/need to do, but haven't yet done it. Although I don't know what. 

I've been talking to Snookums lately about possibly going back to school. I miss writing, I miss it dearly. I regret never having furthered my education. I have no real skills, other than being a homemaker. Of course, Logan would tell you I have more skills than most people combined. If I can do it, I will.

But as I get older, I feel as though I'm losing more and more days. Fewer days to do the things I desire, the things I dream of. I think back on the days when I was younger, when my only real responsibility was passing US History, and I took better care of myself. Every morning I went out of my way to apply my makeup, fix my hair, pick out a nice outfit. Flip flops are a staple now and I can recall one time last week that I blow dried my hair. 

Life seems too busy, but there's only me to do it all. I'm learning life as a single mother. I have always felt a shred of compassion for single moms, but now I'm walking a mile in their shoes, and boy, is it tough!

I reflect often on my relationship with God as well. I am no longer in a place where I am angry with Him. For the most part I feel happy with my relationship with the Lord. But I don't feel I'm putting all I need to in it. Daily devotion is not a part of it, and I know it's necessary. This blog post alone has taken me the course of an entire day to write (one reason I don't blog everyday). But I once heard if you're too busy to read your bible, you're busier than God ever intended you to be. 

Here's hoping I learn how to slow down and balance life, faith, kids and myself.

Steph

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