A Valentine's Day Post

"Just when you think you know love, something little comes along to remind you just how big it really is." 

This valentine's and last years valentine's were different the 17 valentine's before that. This valentine's there was no one to wake up next to, no surprise flowers or chocolates or gifts. And yet, I've never felt more love. I find myself being even more focused on just how grateful I am for the love that is all around me. I have friends who are my sanity and family who are always there for me. I also have these amazing little people. These little people who have taught me what true love is, and who push me to always grow and be the best I can be for them. 

Whatever your Valentine's day looks like, I pray you find time to be grateful for the love that is all around you. 

love,
jayme

All of This is Life

Life is full of hard times and beautiful times,"...for all of this is life." I'm learning to have gratitude for both.

love, jayme

Be brave, my soul

I needed this reminder today and I pray it gives you hope as well.  We are stronger and braver than we know.  If we hold on, and keep hoping and putting one foot in front of the other, love and goodness and beauty will find us.  We must always believe.

love, jayme

Touch the Rain

"Touch the Rain" May you have the courage to feel your pain; rather than mask is, to sit in it's darkness; instead of ignoring it. May you have the bravery to face it straight on, because that is when it will teach you, and that is when you will begin to heal.

love, jayme

Sunshine comes to all who feel rain

The past few years of my life have been hard, and the past year has been the hardest season I've been through.  We all have hard seasons, and no matter what your difficult season is (divorce, loss of job,  a sick family member, loss of a loved one, or a low time), it can seem impossible that there could be better times ahead.

This year my moto has been to simply put one foot in front of the next, and keep moving forward. It has kept me going on days where planning weeks or months out would have been overwhelming and impossible. Then there are days where hope shines through, and small moments where you realize there could just be, "... a thousand beautiful things waiting for you." I wish today is a day of hope for you!

love, jayme

Noah Turns 4!

  My sweet boy, Noah, turned 4 this weekend!  I had decided after last years over-the-top LARGE celebration, that this year I wanted something small and sweet.  Guys, it was wonderful!  We had the best day!  It was just our immediate family and one set of grandparents, a small table set up, and a day full of Noah and his favorite activities.  It turned out to be exactly as I had hoped... less running around frantic-ness for me, and more of a chance to focus on this little boy, who stole my heart 4 years ago.  Perfect.

Where to buy:
banner - Two Green Olive Trees
4 lollipops -Vintage Confections
fabric party hat -Paisley Handmade
balloons & cupcake wrappers - TomKat Studio

ox, Jayme

when life gives you rain... play in it

Because sometimes you just need to play in the rain, to feel you're alive.
I hope everyone is having a happy day.

ox, jayme