miscellany monday

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1. His grace abounds.

yesterday our pastor shared a tiny bit about Peter.  Peter denied Jesus.  and yet, after Christ rose from the grave the angel told Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome to go and tell His disciples and especially Peter (Mark 16:7).  if you ever wonder whether you're too far gone for God's redemption, this is a clear reminder that you are not.  our God is rich in mercy.


our attempt at a family easter shot.

my girl.

2. something borrowed. 

i recently became aware of matilda jane clothing.  it is the cutest stuff ever.  but since their little girl's dresses are in the $50+ range, i just enjoy seeing other girls wear it.  : )  sage, though, was in for a little treat this Easter.  she got to borrow a matilda jane dress from her sweet friend.  how cute is this:  

so the last few pics didn't show the dress very well, but still, i mean look at her.  this mama is drooling over here.

3. farewell howel.

when i was in the 4th grade, i received one of my favorite gifts ever (thank you grandma).  it was a white towel.  not just any white towel.  it was small, had a button and a clasp and made just for hair.  i think it's proper name is a turbie twist but i named it howel (like towel+hair... i combine a ridiculous amount of words like this and think it's the funniest thing.  my husband reminds me it's not and so eight-year-old-ish.).  i just plopped my wet hair in my howel and let it dry up there for a few minutes.  it sounds completely unnecessary, but i'm telling you, it's worth it.  after much sadness and some regret, after dozens of laundry loads and an obscene amount of bleach, it had to be thrown out.  it was nasty.  i probably should have done this a long time ago (think years).  if you don't have one, you really want one.  

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4. my new mantra:

don't cry over spilled milk(shakes).

5. never buy this even if it's free.

smart balance light spread (keynote: if you are buying butter and it's called spread rather than butter, that raises a red flag).  i should've known.  my frugality overtook my brain... i mean it was on sale, half price plus i had a coupon.  it sounded healthy and even contained flax.  i hate to break it you....... it tastes like an equal combination of salt and chemically engineered ingredients.  yuck-o.  don't ever let it set foot in your cart.