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Happy Birthday to Me… And YOU!!! (GIVEAWAY)

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verse cardsYesterday I turned 32.

32, y’all.  I can feel my biological clock ticking something fierce.  The other day it took me like 3 full minutes to get out of the position I was sitting in on the floor.  What in the world?  I thought that stuff wasn’t supposed to happen until I was in my eighties?

To celebrate my birthday, I shared on Facebook that the hubs and I went to lunch and we ate an entire pizza in honor of the metabolism I feel is slowing down with every passing day.

Today I am fasting and eating a steak and piece of tomato for dinner – advice from my pastor’s wife. 🙂

Just kidding.  I HAVE to eat with this job I’m in.  If I get hungry (which inevitably leads to tiredness and distractedness) while chasing 12 two-year-olds around, they have the power to TAKE ME DOWN.

I was thinking recently how much I love you, dear readers, and how thankful I am that you consider the Fairy something worth visiting.  My heart is always that I would encourage you, make you laugh a little, and point you to Jesus.

And often, YOU are the ones who end up doing that very mission for ME.  Especially when you take the time to comment.

I mentioned HERE that I was going to try to respond to every person that commented on this blog and I did 100% awesome for about 2 weeks.  Then it all kind of fell apart and I went back to not replying because I am an all or nothing kind of gal.

But I still read EVERY SINGLE comment and they never fail to bless me.  My stomach even does a little flippy feeling whenever I see that someone has left a comment on a post.

My friends, Polly and Rachel from one of my favorite sites – Thriving Home – sent me an email the other day offering a fabulous giveaway for y’all!  Do you remember my New Mommy Survival Kit and the beautiful Scripture cards I included?

verse cards 2Well, those cards came from Polly and Rachel and they wanted to make sure that MORE mommies got this precious gift of Truth in their hands, so they are allowing me the opportunity to giveaway 6 sets of cards to 6 different Happy Home Fairy friends!

I decided that for my birthday I wanted to bless my top 5 best/most frequent commenters, so if your name is listed here, check your inbox because I will be sending you an email with all the info you need to download your FREE GIFT printable from Thriving Home and me! 🙂

  1. Debbie W.

  2. Francis

  3. Sabrina

  4. Barb I.

  5. Liz L.

Congratulations and thank you, ladies, for always taking the time to uplift me with your thoughts.  I {{heart}} you!

Now, there is still ONE MORE printable encouraging Bible verses for Moms card pack to giveaway…

If you want it, then leave a comment below with your name and email!

And check out this verse from one of the cards…

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It is the LORD who sustains – not an entire pizza.  NOTE TO SELF.

Happy Birthday to me and YOU! 🙂

**This giveaway is open to ANYONE!  The giveaway will end at 11:59 pm on Saturday, January 31 (EST).  A winner will be selected shortly after and notified by e-mail.**

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Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

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67 Comments

  1. Carolyn S

    January 26, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    Carolyn S lanecodysmom at yahoo dot com

    happy birthday! mine is on weds!

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  2. Stephanie

    January 26, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Happy birthday, Julie! I’m turning 32 in March! ?

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  3. Jodi

    January 26, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Happy Birthday Julie!!! You are such a blessing to me and countless others!!!!! xoxo

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  4. Ashley B

    January 26, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    email: craftyashleyb at gmail dot com

    I absolutely love your blog and feel like I scroll to your Facebook posts right when I need them. I would love to gift these to a dear friend who is 10 weeks along with her first.

    Happy birthday!!

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  5. Rachel Barber

    January 26, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Thanks! Sorry I don’t comment much, but I follow you on Instagram, facebook, & get your emails!

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  6. Kristi

    January 26, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    I love your outfit you were wearing on the beach!

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  7. Jennifer P

    January 26, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Thanks for giving a gift to us on your big day! I love your posts and they always DO make me laugh and they always DO point me towards Jesus! Thank you Julie!

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  8. Kari R.

    January 26, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    Happy happy HAPPY birthday!!! Your blog is one of my absolute favs bc I know when I read it, I will get something uplifting throughout the read. Every. Time. PS I’ve gotten many, and when I say many I mean a TON, of compliments on my banana pudding whenever and wherever I go with it. Yes, it’s your banana pudding recipe. Fav-o-rite!! PPS It’s been forever since I’ve made your jello applesauce, I do believe that shall happen tomorrow in my house. Hugs!

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  9. Celeste

    January 26, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    birthday love and blessings Julie – I just learned something new – to comment on here 🙂 thank you <3 xo xo Jeremiah 29:11

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  10. Charlene Heath

    January 26, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I see your posts on FB, never have actually been over on this blog. I love the cards, and it has been fun to browse your site. Happy Birthday !!

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  11. monika

    January 26, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    I look forward to your emails and always find inspiration from your blogs. Happy Birthday! P.S. I would have eaten the whole pizza with my hubby as well!

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  12. Staci

    January 26, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! I love your blog & I love these cards 🙂

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  13. Dina Hopkins

    January 26, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Happy birthday. Thanks for the scripture it is a great reminder

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  14. sabrina

    January 26, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    YAY! I’m SUPER excited to win this!
    Blessings!!!!

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  15. Christine

    January 26, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    Even though I don’t comment (this is my very first time!) I do read your blogs and they make my heart happy 🙂 Also, I want to wish you a very happy birthday! Thank you for being a blessing in my life. May the Lord richly bless and keep you in this next year of being 30-something!

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  16. Lisa Wilson.

    January 26, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    You are so beautiful!

    Sent from my iPad

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  17. Abigail

    January 26, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Woowhoo– happy happy birthday to YOU!!!! (and what a fun giveaway!!!)

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  18. Lauren M

    January 26, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    happy birthday! i was just looking at their blog today and thinking i’d like to get a set of those cards someday! lol 🙂

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  19. Lori Buchanan

    January 26, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    I am so glad I have found you. I have used some of your ideas when I have the led our church youth group and to families. Thank you for all you do.

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  20. Angelia

    January 26, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  21. beth

    January 26, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  22. Jessie Roberts

    January 26, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    Hi there! I am a first time “commenter” on your site, well, really on any site. I often think “do those people really take time to read what people say?!?” “If that was me, would I really take time to read them all?!?!” Well, because you stated that you really do read them all, I wanted to share directly with you how much your blogging, ideas, reality checks, mommy hood madness tips, and of course Jesus talks mean to me. You have the beautiful ability to blog like a person thinks. It’s totally relatable and that I think is what brings a connection of people who are on some of the same journeys. Thank you for your commitment to The Happy Home Fairy, your family, your church, your job, your passion to spread Jesus’ love!

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  23. Gillian

    January 27, 2015 at 3:04 am

    So great to see another Christian Mum out there who is unafraid to show her love for Jesus and her family, God has certainly used you to encourage me to do the same , thank you 🙂 1 Thessalonians 3:2

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  24. Carolyn Piland

    January 27, 2015 at 6:13 am

    Happy belated Birthday! Love all of your encouraging words– you bring a smile to my face! Blessings!!

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  25. karen v

    January 27, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Happy Birthday!! I would be happy to trade ages with you. LOL
    You inspire so much. May God Bless your beautiful family!!

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  26. Diane

    January 27, 2015 at 6:59 am

    Happy birthday! I love reading your posts. They are such an encouragement this momma! Di dot stern 07 at gmail dot com

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  27. Tricia

    January 27, 2015 at 7:04 am

    My favorite thing to do in the morning is to wake up and see if I have an email from the Happy Home Fairy who always lifts my spirits and helps me to be a better mom. I am a mom of a 12 and 14 year old and even they love the activities that you suggest. They always help us to do different out of the box things.
    Have a great day !
    Tricia

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  28. Julie W

    January 27, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Happy birthday! Mine is tomorrow. I would love to give these to a friend who is about to have her sixth child.

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      February 1, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      Hey Julie!!! Happy belated birthday! Guess what?! YOU WIN THE SCRIPTURE CARDS! Congratulations!!!! Thank you SO much for reading the Fairy… I appreciate you and your heart! I hope these bless that sweet mama of 6!! xoxo

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  29. Michele

    January 27, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Happy Birthday! It looked like such a fun and warm time at the beach. I always look forward to reading your posts since they are so uplifting and motivating. Have a terrific Tuesday!

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  30. Tabby

    January 27, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Hey You 🙂

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY – Our LORDS Blessings!!! ( more you dont need – HE will give you 😉 )
    Would like to have this cards,
    and if “anyone” means also somebody from Poland – here i am 🙂

    tabea.loewen@gmail.com

    love,
    tabby

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  31. Cathy

    January 27, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Happy Birthday!!

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  32. MK

    January 27, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Happy Birthday! This blog is very inspiring for mothers and grandmothers!

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  33. Amanda Mae

    January 27, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Happy Birthday sweet lady! I love reading your blog! Hope you have a great day!

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  34. Tyna Begley

    January 27, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Happy Birthday, dear one! What a lovely thing to bless others with those cards. Please tell your friends thank you for all of us!

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  35. April Hughes

    January 27, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Happy happy birthday!!!! Your blog entries always make my day!!!!

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  36. tara wortz

    January 27, 2015 at 9:26 am

    You are truly a special young woman. Even though I am QUITE a bit older, I still enjoy reading your posts. Thank you for taking the time to minister to others through your words of encouragement.

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  37. Joanna

    January 27, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Happy birthday, Julie! You and your blog are such a blessing – thank you for being real!

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  38. Patricia McCullum

    January 27, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I’d love a set of encouraging cards! Thanks!

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  39. Kristen

    January 27, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Happy Birthday! I truly enjoy your blog! My Birthday is Wednesday 🙂

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  40. Beverly

    January 27, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Happy Birthday! Love your blog. May 2015 be filled with many blessing fr you and your family!

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  41. Emma Sneesby

    January 27, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Happy birthday,Sweet Sister!! I am twice your age and it takes me at least six minutes to get up off the floor! I have enjoyed and used so many of your printable over the past couple of years. Your “issues” and funny descriptions always crack me up. Know that you and your precious family are in my prayers.:-) I am writing this durning the BLizzard here in Rhode Island. Blessings!! <3

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  42. frecklesandcurls

    January 27, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Thanks for your posts, Julie! I’ve never commented before, but I want to tell you that so many of the things you’ve written have truly touched me. I’m a mother of 3 littles – and my birthday was just 3 days before yours! Thank you for writing, and sharing so much, and know that there are probably a lot more lives out there that you are touching without even realizing it!! 🙂

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  43. Amy Flaig Stahl

    January 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Happy, happy birthday, Happy Home Fairy!!! 🙂 I would love to be able to bless a teacher at my kids’ school with a set of the cards. She is a new mom and just started back to work. Thank you for all your posts. You bring a bright spot to my day, and I get excited whenever I get an e-mail that you have a new post! 🙂

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  44. Michelle Faile

    January 27, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these cards!

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  45. frances swanson

    January 27, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Wishing YOU a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, belatedly. I know you must think 32 is “old,” BUT, of course it isn’t. As I told Lisa 3-4 yrs ago, I know you young mothers are so BUSY and TIRED, but appreciate that these years when your children are preschoolers are some of THE BEST years of your lives. Lisa, who is still very tired, doesn’t believe me I don’t think. I guess we all have our “favorite” stages of childhood/parenting, but for me those were very wonderful times (even though my marriage wasn’t—but that’s another story). Take care, be happy, and be thankful! Frances PS: My birthday is Friday—-#69!!!!!! I’m happy to be having birthdays still and be “mostly” healthy. Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:40:07 +0000 To: fswans@hotmail.com

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  46. Dottie Bailey

    January 27, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Happy Birthday! I enjoy reading your posts so much! You make me chuckle and inspire me at the same time! I will celebrate my birthday along with the great -Dr. Seuss!

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  47. Aleksandra R

    January 27, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Happy birthday! And thanks for the blog posts! I always stumble upon your posts on Facebook and email when I need it most! 🙂

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  48. Cara Dube

    January 27, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    Thanks and happy birthday!!!

    Cara Dube
    caradube@bellsouth.net

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  49. Karen C.

    January 27, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday Julie! I hope it was a great one! We haven’t chatted in a while but I pray your year is still going well with your precious 2 yr olds (now probably mostly 3 yr olds like my class!) We’ve almost made it to the 100th day of school and we’re definitely over half way through the year… and only with Jesus’ help, that’s for sure! Phil. 4:13 I love my precious class and God knew exactly what I needed for going back to work fulltime with 4 kiddos! Thank you for all your encouragement with your blog and may God bless you in the coming year! mkcochrane at gmail dot com.

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  50. Lisa Blalock

    January 27, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Your precious parents introduced me to your wonderful blog! Thank you for making me smile & always pointing us to Jesus. Happy Birthday and blessings for an awesome year.

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  51. Kari L.

    January 27, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    Happy Birthday! I have been meaning to comment on your New Years Resolution post…all of your points sound so much like me and my husband even had to laugh when he saw that on your list (and mine) was to get pregnant! Ha!
    Love reading your blog! Blessings for an awesome year!!

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  52. Andrea I.

    January 28, 2015 at 12:06 am

    Well, I have been following your blog and have read every post for probably three years now, and this is my FIRST comment. Sorry!! I’m kind of an introvert and not tech savvy at all! But, I want to let you know that you have been a great encouragement to me and I appreciate you very much! I love your heart for the gospel and your ability to find Jesus in the daily grind. Thank you for keepin it real and brightening our homes! Happy Birthday!!

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  53. Jenna Ohh

    January 28, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Happy birthday! I would love to win :))

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  54. Baskingingrace

    January 28, 2015 at 8:11 am

    Happy Birthday! Thank you for using your talents to encourage others? You are a blessing!

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  55. Kendra Halverson

    January 28, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    I have been following you for a little over a year and I have always been one of the quiet ones, never to comment. You have made me smile and have been an inspiration to me with how to handle certain situations with children. Mine are a bit older than yours but I often think…”Oh thank goodness I am not the only one who has gone thriugh this” Thank you for your honesty and leting us readers into your life even when things are not perfect! Thank you Fairy…

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  56. thesecondchancewife

    January 28, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    Dawn J. thesecondchancewife@gmail.com

    32 isn’t bad 😉

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  57. Cindy Seitz

    January 28, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Your blog is a BLESSING to me! Happy Birthday!

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  58. Elizabeth Archilla

    January 29, 2015 at 12:23 am

    I hope you had an amazing birthday, celebrating YOU! I love how you chose your top commenting ladies as the lucky recipients…then went on to give us lurkers a chance 🙂

    Happy birthday, once again….Looking forward to reading more of your inspirational messages…..

    Beth A.

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  59. Tara

    January 29, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Happy Birthday! Love your posts and real life. 🙂

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  60. Jean

    January 29, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Happy late 32nd Birthday, I’m a few days late in reading my emails. I’ve never commented before but I do love your post. I actually found you on Pinetrest when I was looking for craft ideas for children and started following you not knowing what uplifting and sometimes amusing posts would be coming to my email. I get so much junk email that I usually hit the delete all button,but I ALWAYS make sure that yours are not included in that delete. I have only my 18 year old daughter at home now, my other 2 children are grown and out on their own, but your post ring true to any age really. And I totally agree with you, I could not do empty nothing walls! Your photos tell a story about your family and every time you look at those photos your reminded of that special wonderful memory. That’s why my walls are anything but nothing. lol Take care and keep writing, you bless many with your posts.
    Jean

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  61. Alyson K

    January 29, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday, I love reading your posts, you always make me ‘lol’!! Thank you for blessing us all with your faith, humour and encouragement 🙂

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  62. Taylor Haring

    January 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    Yay for birthdays! Tmharing@yahoo.com ?

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  63. Landria Benish

    January 30, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    I do LOVE reading your blog and all your wonderful ideas! You truly inspire me!

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  64. Ann

    January 30, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I would love to be entered for the drawing! Happy birthday… LATE! I turned 40 this month. Let’s just say I am glad it passed quietly.

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  65. April Maxwell

    January 30, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Happy Birthday! – your blog with the thoughts God places on your heart to share with us is a wonderful blessing

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  66. Mireya Rubio

    January 31, 2015 at 2:32 am

    Happy Birthday 🙂

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  • Things I am grateful for today... ✨Baby Z laughing and chasing me around the house with a giant oven mitt on his hand. ✨Having a plan for dinners this week. ✨The book I can’t put down. ✨Chocolate peanut butter banana smoothies before bed. ✨A church that observes Lent and desires to honor God with this season. ✨Clean sheets. ✨A backyard covered in sports balls. ✨This cute top from @roolee! #roolee #rooleeambassador #yesroolee #modestfashion #gratitude
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    Things I am grateful for today... ✨Baby Z laughing and chasing me around the house with a giant oven mitt on his hand. ✨Having a plan for dinners this week. ✨The book I can’t put down. ✨Chocolate peanut butter banana smoothies before bed. ✨A church that observes Lent and desires to honor God with this season. ✨Clean sheets. ✨A backyard covered in sports balls. ✨This cute top from  @roolee !  #roolee   #rooleeambassador   #yesroolee   #modestfashion   #gratitude 
  • I saw this fun idea by my friend @melindaagriswold - can you guess who’s who? Comment below! Person 1 Love Language - Quality Time Pizza Forever Most Embarrassing Moment - Accidentally left a pair of their underwear on a cubby in 3rd grade and members of the opposite sex made fun. Adamantly denied ownership and abandoned that pair of underpants. Starbucks Order - Pike Place with cream, no sugar Person 2 Love Language - Words of Affirmation French Fries are life Most Embarrassing Moment - Once had a video published on YouTube and fly was down the whole time. Had
    by happyhomefairy 2 weeks ago
    I saw this fun idea by my friend  @melindaagriswold  - can you guess who’s who? Comment below! Person 1 Love Language - Quality Time Pizza Forever Most Embarrassing Moment - Accidentally left a pair of their underwear on a cubby in 3rd grade and members of the opposite sex made fun. Adamantly denied ownership and abandoned that pair of underpants. Starbucks Order - Pike Place with cream, no sugar Person 2 Love Language - Words of Affirmation French Fries are life Most Embarrassing Moment - Once had a video published on YouTube and fly was down the whole time. Had
  • I find myself spending more time looking at the world and the problems instead of looking at these 4 heroes right here. This is what needs our attention. This is where change begins. Spend time praying for them instead of scrolling vanity. Spend time memorizing God’s Truths instead of dwelling on flawed opinion. Spend time laughing and playing and breathing deep the smell of their necks. Spend time teaching and training and living in the ✨light✨. This is the future. God has great things coming.
    by happyhomefairy 2 weeks ago
    I find myself spending more time looking at the world and the problems instead of looking at these 4 heroes right here. This is what needs our attention. This is where change begins. Spend time praying for them instead of scrolling vanity. Spend time memorizing God’s Truths instead of dwelling on flawed opinion. Spend time laughing and playing and breathing deep the smell of their necks. Spend time teaching and training and living in the ✨light✨. This is the future. God has great things coming.
  • Life Updates >> Ryan - This weekend I broke the garbage disposal for the 14th time in our 17 years of marriage and he has not yet given up on me and my lack of understanding of what NOT to put down there. Love always hopes! Noah - Playing on the school basketball team and totally killing it this year! I have no idea what is happening on the court most of the time, but I know enough when the ball swishes through the hoop! Jethro - Creative, funny Jethro. He loves to make people laugh. And he loves to
    by happyhomefairy 3 weeks ago
    Life Updates >> Ryan - This weekend I broke the garbage disposal for the 14th time in our 17 years of marriage and he has not yet given up on me and my lack of understanding of what NOT to put down there. Love always hopes! Noah - Playing on the school basketball team and totally killing it this year! I have no idea what is happening on the court most of the time, but I know enough when the ball swishes through the hoop! Jethro - Creative, funny Jethro. He loves to make people laugh. And he loves to
  • Baby Zion is now officially acting like a toddler! We have mastered the words “No” “Mine” and how to go boneless when you don’t want mom to pick you up. Gearing up for this season of parenting with some truths >> ✨It is kindness that leads us to repentance.✨ It is love that covers over a multitude of sins.✨ It’s funny how doing this the third time isn’t as angering as it was with the first 2! Either I am more tired and not caring as much OR God is helping me to share His beautiful grace more as I
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    Baby Zion is now officially acting like a toddler! We have mastered the words “No” “Mine” and how to go boneless when you don’t want mom to pick you up. Gearing up for this season of parenting with some truths >> ✨It is kindness that leads us to repentance.✨ It is love that covers over a multitude of sins.✨ It’s funny how doing this the third time isn’t as angering as it was with the first 2! Either I am more tired and not caring as much OR God is helping me to share His beautiful grace more as I
  • I got to wear a crown and a tutu ✨ and eat sweet potato fries for lunch AND dinner. ‍♀️ So far, 38 is pretty great.
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    I got to wear a crown and a tutu ✨ and eat sweet potato fries for lunch AND dinner. ‍♀️ So far, 38 is pretty great.
  • I went to church today. It was so good and so needed. I haven’t been in weeks. It’s funny how I let myself get comfortable with that. I tell myself it’s easier to just watch church at home online. Which is not true because basically every time I do that the children start a wrestling match in the living room while I am trying to listen to the sermon. Or the baby poops during the opening song. Or someone is inevitably injured. But I tell myself how nice it was to not wake up early. How lovely to stay in
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    I went to church today. It was so good and so needed. I haven’t been in weeks. It’s funny how I let myself get comfortable with that. I tell myself it’s easier to just watch church at home online. Which is not true because basically every time I do that the children start a wrestling match in the living room while I am trying to listen to the sermon. Or the baby poops during the opening song. Or someone is inevitably injured. But I tell myself how nice it was to not wake up early. How lovely to stay in
  • We got fancy last night for our neighbor’s wedding. ‍♂️The wedding was about an hour drive away, so we had lots of time for car conversations without kids. This usually means that I vomit all the stuff I have been trying to process on my own and Ryan swoops in with a few ultra wise one-liners that talk me off the ledge. Things I learned on the drive... 1. Stop watching the news. Our souls were not made for so much information. 2. Never stop dreaming. Even if your circumstances are hard and you feel all your creativity and hopes
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    We got fancy last night for our neighbor’s wedding. ‍♂️The wedding was about an hour drive away, so we had lots of time for car conversations without kids. This usually means that I vomit all the stuff I have been trying to process on my own and Ryan swoops in with a few ultra wise one-liners that talk me off the ledge. Things I learned on the drive... 1. Stop watching the news. Our souls were not made for so much information. 2. Never stop dreaming. Even if your circumstances are hard and you feel all your creativity and hopes
  • When I had covid, this precious mama of mine called me every day. She dropped groceries on our doorstep (and even decorated them with Christmas lights ). She had food delivered to our house. She wore silly Christmas glasses and FaceTimed me to make me smile. She watched every single one of My ABC Truth Tree videos and liked them. She texted me every day to make sure I was taking medicine and drinking enough water. She prayed for me and reminded me that it would all be okay when I called her in tears on Christmas Eve worried that
    by happyhomefairy 2 months ago
    When I had covid, this precious mama of mine called me every day. She dropped groceries on our doorstep (and even decorated them with Christmas lights ). She had food delivered to our house. She wore silly Christmas glasses and FaceTimed me to make me smile. She watched every single one of My ABC Truth Tree videos and liked them. She texted me every day to make sure I was taking medicine and drinking enough water. She prayed for me and reminded me that it would all be okay when I called her in tears on Christmas Eve worried that
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