i have thought a lot over the past month about the people in my life and i am proud of the people that i have allowed to get close to my heart the people i spend my time with confide in and love. they are…
in my faith
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on kindness towards others
“when we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” —The 14th Dalai Lama at the end of the day i want to look back on…
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our wedding diaries {the gals getting ready!}
mr. monaco and i were married in our beautiful city of charlotte, north carolina on june 29, 2013 -a lovely summer day- i have been wanting to share photos and the process with you all for so long {you may remember my bridal portraits, our…
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reflections
ten years from now make sure you can look back at your life and think i created this not i settled for this. via come say hi – instagram . facebook . twitter . bloglovin
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my lenten promise
a few years ago it dawned on me instead of taking things away from my life {although i do understand the purpose of sacrificing} i have decided to add positive aspects into it as my Lenten promise. do any of you do this, too? we…
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a grateful heart + week’s end link-up!
{enjoy this free printable} such a wonderful week + weekend i, without a doubt, have a grateful heart today here are some photos and moments of gratitude: we enjoyed a relaxing weekend at home {after lots of road trips} during the day with night’s out…
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dear nelle… {age 16}
a letter to my younger self dear nelle, be open to the world – it’s a big and wonderful place. but always remember this very special place of farms, family, and faith. enjoy your time with these special, special people they will be dear friends…
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a grateful heart
this week my grateful heart is thankful for: – finishing up my new workplace in willow – falling in love with mint and cinnamon teas – loving the entire decorating process- taking it all slowly. – delicious smoothies this week – daily family group text…
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a grateful heart + welcome 2015
thank you so much for reading in 2014 … you have all brought so much to my life. i came out a better person – thanks to your love and support. last week, emily at ember grey posted this beautiful quote, which really struck me: “what if you wake up some day,…