This week I have noticed a lot of ugly in my heart (great start to a blog post Elizabeth - yeah, I know) - but that is the truth. I have noticed a heart never satisfied because it is always comparing to everyone around me. I have noticed a heart that doubts my purpose, my identity, my value. I have encountered a heart trying so hard to be perfect yet falling short every time. The worst part is my heart has been becoming like this overtime. I have ignored it - lived apathetically. Done the ... continue reading...
Cousins + backyards
Colorado is beautiful and so is my family. We are all loving that my brother & sister- in-law bought a new house with some land. There is so much to explore & so much to do. Things like: climb trees, find bugs, dig holes, pick flowers, run, play hide-and-seek, and laugh. Excited to spend many family gatherings in this place - it smells like camp and feels like Disneyland! ... continue reading...
colorado girl
i'm thankful for the rain (although it came so fast and poured so much) that cooled down the summer wether. those boots and scarves that have been hiding away in my closet finally got to come out. truth be told, i've been living in these GAP workout leggings since the first rain storm because they are just so comfortable! the scarf, chambray shirt, socks, and undershirt are all also from GAP (my favorite store) and the boots are from the kids clearance section of GAP's sister ... continue reading...
the kitchen
i have been working on my kitchen all summer. first it was the cabinets, then it was the mint walls, now it is that large blank wall behind my kitchen table (maybe i need one of these canvases). when we first moved into our house i had millions of projects in mind thanks to pinterest. the first room i needed put together was the living room because that is the room we entertain in. the kitchen came second (because that is also another room we entertain it ) and it is amazing how much the ... continue reading...
Oak + Oats
You may have noticed that things look a little new around here - like everything. And please give me grace as i try to iron out all the details! I want to welcome you to Oak + Oats! When I sat in a little room in Belfast Northern Ireland and created my blogger account I had no idea what I was creating. Over time, I have been challenged & discovered new things about this blog and about myself. I have made friends, tried new things, cried, laughed, and learned. This community is remarkable ... continue reading...