The Saturday Six

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Given that the kitchen in our house is...ahem...cozy, I'm such a sucker for makeover posts about smaller kitchens. I prefer to call them intimate because it sounds so much better than "too small." So anyway. Found this one featured on Between Naps on the Porch. ADORE the brightness and all the details.

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In all the hundreds of 31 Days series over at Nester's blog - I found this one that had some really good posts in it. It's called 31 Days of Not Having It All. The blogger, Erin, gives permission to NOT...follow every fashion trend...be a runner...take perfect pictures...write a book...you get the idea. These things that we all feel like we have to do all the time...she gives permission to relax on them. If you feel pressure to measure up, check out her thoughts!

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So this one caught me off guard. Even though my married life has NOT included an abundance of southern gospel music, I do still love my Gaither Vocal Band. And this week...read that Mark Lowry and Michael English are leaving the group {again}. Sad news, as this is my favorite Vocal Band combo of all time - but thankful for the time these two guys were in the group!

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I love it when God brings something full circle. This post is very brief, but so very God-saturated. Check it out. YAY GOD! {Sorry for no picture - can't use them off her site!!}

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Came home to a beautiful surprise from Ryan this week. He bought me new wildflowers for my vase. My old ones had died...and he wanted to brighten my day after I got a cold and felt sorta yucky. He speaks my love language!

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I have read about 6 million blog posts written by pregnant women, and most are sort of sickeningly sweet. {In a good way.} This post is the most hilarious post I've ever read. I'd noticed she'd not posted for several months but also knew she was starting up a new business, so I figured it took over her life. Ummmmmmmmm no. But this reminds me of how I would write if I had to blog about pregnancy. {And that's not happening. So read hers for your fix.}

Thankfulness, Day 2: Today, think of someone who was pivotal in laying a foundation of faith for you. Whether that is someone you knew as a child or someone who built your faith up even after you were a believer, think about how he or she impacted you. Find a way to track him or her down {if the person has passed away - you could always pass the blessing to his or her kids!} and say thanks for that investment.