Rescue Song

It's no secret that I love Winter here in Utah. Positively love it. But I've been reading a lot of comments out there in the interwebs of electronic humanity. Something of needing the revival of Spring. A readiness to leave February behind in a happy farewell. I'll say it. I'm not ready. I am not ready for the iced over earth to emerge into newness, and all that happy splendor. I love Spring. I really do! I love every season, in her own way. But I've felt well-preserved in Winter. She's been my secret friend these bright and cold months in a new place. I am happy to stay in her arms laced with fresh snow and the hush of an icy morning just a little longer. I don't feel I need to be rescued from the bite of Winter. She's whispered her sweetness to me. A sweetness I don't feel in the spring. A secret drawing out of my soul. No, I don't need to be rescued from Winter. Winter has rescued me.

If you are needing a little pick-me-up while waiting for warmer days, check out Mr. Little Jeans for some tunes. They'll put a spring in your step to be sure!

Saying Goodbye to Grandpa Earl

When the seemingly sudden hand of death sweeps in,
the world gets busy in new ways—
heavy and pressing.
But there are moments when,
like a parachute,
it lifts and falls.
And we catch a breath in the stillness
where the light slants in,
touching the edges—
softening them.
And life moves you easily on and on.

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Wes's Grandpa Earl died this week. He was endlessly loving and generous. He always said I looked like Patsy Cline. Haha. :) Earl loved our little family and we loved him. Wes talked to his Grandpa Earl the night before he passed away. He was still out and about, working hard at his business that day. It seems he had a little lie down on the couch later that night, and never woke up. That's the way to go, I tell ya—a nap on the couch. We're headed to Mesa this week for the services. It will be nice to see family and talk about all the great things Earl accomplished in his life (and there were many). We will miss you Grandpa Earl!

3 Generations

Walls, adorned

My very talented photographer/cinematographer husband is now selling his Instragram photos through Insta Prints. Need to add some life to your walls? Find prints HERE. And you can visit Wes's personal website HERE. 

Free download: Conversation Heart Valentines

I have a freebie for you today! I thought it would be fun to make a valentine download. I went with a spin off on the conversation heart idea. They are girlie enough for the girliest girls, and bright enough for the coolest boys. Just click HERE to get the PDF files. Please share the link to this post, or pin it on Pinterest so that I can spread the love!