Here in the last few years “Elf on the Shelf ” has put a little new magic in Christmas. When I was little, there was no popular storybook, but there was my little elf “Willie.” Why I named him “Willie” I have no idea. So my little elf has been putting magic in my Christmas for 44 years total, and now he’s putting a little extra magic in Christmas for my kids…at least my youngest. The magic of the birth of Jesus is {Read More}
Facebook Friday~ “Friends” {Free Timeline Cover}
11 October, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Awhile back I was linking with Lisa-Jo at The Gypsy Mama for Five-Minute Fridays and one Friday her word to write on was “friends.” Click HERE to read my post, but I thought it would be fun to make a timeline cover about friends. Enjoy! To make this photo your facebook timeline photo: 1. Click on the photo and a menu will come up where you choose “save image as.” (Use a two-finger click on the photo on a mac {Read More}
Just Northwest of the Cows~A Free Facebook Timeline Cover
24 August, 2013 by 5 Comments
I know, I know. I’ve been AWOL for awhile! Shortly after my last post, I went to Europe…which I planned to blog through…but really had no idea how busy and tired and jet lagged and overwhelmed I would be. And yes, a little homesick too. Don’t get me wrong, it was an awesome trip. But my emotional brain was just too tired to blog my way through the trip. I’ll be sharing pics and stories though…don’t worry! As soon {Read More}
Happy Summer from the Vaughans :)
30 May, 2013 by 2 Comments
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Free Facebook Timeline Cover…A Little Beachy Yumminess!
6 April, 2013 by 2 Comments
Couldn’t resist creating a beachy Facebook timeline cover for you as we are enjoying spring break this week. When I look out at the ocean, I’m in awe of God’s creation. And it’s true…as deep and blue as that ocean, God loves us more. Post this on your FB page and enjoy the reminder! (Click HERE to tweet) Thank you! To make this photo your facebook timeline photo: 1. Click on the photo and a menu will come up where you {Read More}
How to make a Valentine Tree
11 February, 2013 by 4 Comments
In all honesty, I have very little artistic talent, but I can be fairly creative. The problem is, creativity takes time, which is always in short supply. But with a little motivation from a friend and a really cool tree I’ve always wanted to make something with, I decided to make a Valentine’s tree this year. My curly-branched tree is called a “Curly Ligustrom” for any of you green-thumbs out there. In the summer, the leaves disguise the branches and {Read More}
Merry Christmas!
25 December, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If Christmas was supposed to be about Santa, it would have been called Santamus. Or Clausemus. Instead it’s Christmas. There is magic in Christmas, and that magic is Christ. May you have a magically blessed Christmas, focusing on HIm. For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 ESV)
Washington D.C.~In Honor of Our Veterans
11 November, 2012 by 6 Comments
I’m sleepy. It’s a little after 8:00 a.m. and I’m sitting at church before the early service while Trevor is in band practice. If you know me, you know I’d rather be home in my bed planning to come to the 11:0o service. I’m trying to get used to my new WordPress blog. I could post so quickly on blogger, but this is taking a bit longer to learn, and life is super busy right now. My brain is tired! {Read More}
A Little Beachy Goodness
29 July, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Our marriage verse. Our life verse. Has it always been easy? No. Have we served none the less? Yes. When I ponder our lives and see where we are now, the choice was always clear. We will serve the Lord. And he has rewarded us abundantly. Enjoy a little beachy goodness from our vacation 😉 The fancy… and the fun… Hope you enjoyed the… From my heart, Celeste
Make-a-Change Monday~A Time for Bubbles
14 May, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Well, if you read my post on Saturday, you know I stayed off the computer for the weekend so not too much thought went into the {make-a-change} for today. I will share with you what I did instead of writing a post for today, which might just be a {make-a-change} we all need to make sometimes 😉 Who say’s you can’t put bubbles in a Jacuzzi?!? Hope you had a wonderful mother’s day! From my heart, Celeste
Tips to a Happier You in 2012~Do what you love
22 April, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I love to take pictures of people. It’s both challenging and rewarding to capture the essence of someone’s personality in a photograph. Sometimes you can see personality characteristics in a photograph that you can’t see in real life. We were created in God’s image, and every single one of is is a masterpiece created by the Master Creator. One of the best ways to fight depression—or even just the blues—is to do something that you love. For me, photography is one of {Read More}
Tips to a Happier You in 2012~Rest
7 April, 2012 by Leave a Comment
These next two months will hold many moments for me to stop and reflect. My firstborn is 18 years old today and will be graduating from high school next month. If time were personified she would obviously have wings. I’m really not sure where the last 18 years has gone. I look back at clouded memories wishing every moment had been recorded. But they weren’t. It’s up to me to hold those memories close to my heart. It’s up to {Read More}
