Look
Can you believe this design? I’ve longed for a fresher look — one with photos of those I hold dear. With seven children and one amazing husband I knew it would be a bit of a task to make it look cohesive. Well, a challenge for me, but not for my html loving blog-designing daughter, Hannah. She whipped up this new look for finding joy this afternoon. In about an hour. Love her. She, however, laughed heartily when I asked her how long it would take for a nav-bar. I asked her at 11:57 pm. At least I knew what a nav-bar was, right?
(Interested in her blog? Check out – Aspire)
Age
No, I am not going to be revealing my age today. (I might for a coffee gift card) Anyways, I’ve begun to realize that I am aging. Getting old(er). The irony is that I feel really, really, really young sometimes. It doesn’t seem possible for me to be aging — I’m okay with it — but the reality that I’m not a young spring chick anymore is becoming more obvious.
Like when I shake my head at the preteens/teens milling around the gas station. Seriously? The Super America is the only place to hang out on a Friday night? I also felt older when I passed my reflection in the mirrors scattered throughout Target. And, honestly, it might be because I’m passing mirrors in the grown-up section of clothes. Not juniors. That’s where you’ll find my oldest daughters — Hannah and Chloe. I will still only buy cute clothes. Approved by those older daughters. 🙂
I’m okay with aging. Really.
I need to go find that verse in the Bible about gray hair being a crown of splendor. I don’t have any — yet. But, I can guarantee you that there’ll be a blog post on that day.
Thanks
Today I was featured on 5 Minutes for Faith. It’s quite the honor, and I’m grateful. I’d love for you to check it out — they republished an article I wrote here on finding joy earlier this summer. It’s one of my faves — giving thanks, changing perspective, and priorities. Who would have imagined that I would ever write about that? Seriously — I am grateful for blogging, for the friendships that I’ve made, and the encouragement you’ve provided. Thank you!
Hoping that your Saturday is blessed.
12 comments
I love the new look, very pretty!
What a beautiful new look to your blog. Such a talented daughter you have. Great job!
I LOVE it! I can teach her to make you a nav bar–I know how to do it all. I can just give you the code, etc. I am all for helping your daughter learn! : )
I love your new look. I have been thinking about maybe redoing my header someday. Your daughter is truly amazing and so are you!
GREAT job on the new look! Love the pics!
Don’t say you’re “old”, because then some of us would be “older”. All my peers are turning VERY gray (as in no color left). Since I still have lots of young ones at home (and don’t want to me mistaken for their grandma), I am PRAYING for my gray to hold off a little while longer.
Laurel 🙂
Glad you love it Momma! I can make your nav bar easily whenever you want it…just say the word. But first, get pages ready to be linked. 😉
Love you! 🙂
–Hannah
Loving the new look! The header is beauty-ful:-)
I love love LOVE the new look! I’m 30-something, but I find myself shaking my head at kids too, and saying things like, “When I was young…” Yikes!
Your daughter did a wonderful job; the blog looks great! 😀
PS I totally understand the whole aging thing! :O
Oh, and I read your guest post on faith (chosing faith rather than worry)… wonderful! I love it! 😀
i adore the new design! i saw hannah mention it on fb and couldn’t wait to see. gorgeous! you need to show off that beautiful fam! : ) and goodness, you are so not old. you don’t even look old enough to have 7 kids. you look amazing!
Love the new look and think that Hannah is an amazing young lady.I think it’s “like Mother, like Daughter.”
Guess if you feel old then I should feel ancient. :o) But, I just think of age as a number and nothing else. :o)
Blessings to you for a joyous Lord’s Day!
Hannah did a great job! It looks fabulous!
And I loved your article for 5 Minutes for Faith. It’s a great reminder for when gratitude escapes us at times. Thanks!