finding
trying
learning
gathering
an abundance to reflect on this past year of many feathers, cupcakes, spoons, and a new soul
sometimes being so far from home yet not leaving anywhere
learning
trying
finding
i cannot go back
i must follow the star
seeking my soul
finding what He wants from me
trying desperately to always please Him
learning my failings and the strength that comes from this knowledge
gathering memories and losing the moments in time to once again clear the way to seek the star
finding the laughter...
(never too far to look)
my star
not of fame or fortune or greed or something of this world
my star
peace + new year blessings,
{1} sisters
{2} together as a family is all we want
{3} reflecting, admiring
{4} hair by oldest daughter - that is so fun!
{5} cinnamon rolls - enought to feed the county
{6} Christmas morning table at the farm
{7} brothers
{8} "rabbit man" (a.k.a. our comedian son)
{9} little "lumberdanny"
happy new year anne marie!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Family Anne Marie!
ReplyDeleteA family to love.
Thank you for a year of wisdom that inspires.
Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family.
xoxo
Blessings
Dore
A Beautful family you have! Thanks for the sweet photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks also for your lovely posts throughout the year. I'm looking forward to another year of reading your lovely blog.
Have a Blessed New Year!
Love this post. Have a Happy and Blessed New Year.
ReplyDeleteKids are getting so big so fast. They are darling.
Your children are all beautiful, even your handsome sons! May God bless you and your family during this coming year!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings to you in the coming year! Florence
ReplyDeleteThis post made me smile...you and your beautiful family make me smile and fill my heart with joy. You are an amazing and inspiring person, Anne Marie, I mean that from my heart.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours all the best in 2012!
XO,
Jane
God Bless you Anne Marie and your family. Thank you for your words of love, faith and grace throughout the year. Thank you for being a complete stranger who now feels like a close friend. Thank you for making me want to be a better person in all areas of my life. May 2012 bring you and your family much love, peace and all the happiness your hearts can stand.
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Happy New Year, Anne Marie!
ReplyDeleteAnn Marie, what a beautiful end of year post. So thoughtful and meaningful. LOL...Makes mine seem rather frivolous but then maybe that's just me. :) Your children are so beautiful as is your heart. We did nothing special last night except be together and we will have a New Year's picnic in the field day enjoying bbq, hoppin John, sweet potato casserole, some greens and whatever Christmas desserts are leftover. Hope your day is special too. xo Lynn @thevintagenest
ReplyDeleteBeauty is simply in abundance on your blog. I don't care if it is from your words, your deeds, your precious children.......wherever it comes from..........you simply have such beauty and grace..........it is in abundance, for sure.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year - may you be doubly blessed in 2012. Thank you for remaining true..........
My dear and precious friend that far, yet so close, happy new year to you, your family and your farm!
ReplyDeleteIm lloking forward of spending this new year with you!
FRA
Happy New Year Ann Marie to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to meet you at your farm sale in Oct. Looove my blessings sign on burlap made by your husband. I will treasure it always...
Blessings... for an amazing 2012
xo,
Gail
casualloveselegance
Anne Marie......May your New Year be Blessed with Much Happiness, Good Health and Love in Abundance! fanci xxxooo
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. I hope 2012 find you and your family well.
ReplyDeleteHello Anne,
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your precious family.
This post was so refreshing. So real.
Made my soul smile...
God, Family, Love. these are the things that are important... So happy to see it in the faces of your children.
Love Carissa
PS Love the hair!! :-)
Abundant new year blessings to you and your sweet family, Anne-Marie! Know that your blog is like a refreshing drink for my soul when I visit here, and you continue to be a role model for me on my faith walk. God bless you, my friend!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
You have a beautiful family, and I love the way you get to the heart of life, revealing yourself and your love of God in everything you write.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family. I know you'll continue to bless us with your God given gifts in the coming year :)
Blessings,
Marcia
Dear Anne Marie, You have all you need in your blessed farmhouse, faith, happiness and LOVE!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and yours in the new year. Love, Penny
You are amazing dear one...such a sweet message you send our way...and such a darling family. Thank you for your sweet friendship...love always. xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie~Thank you for continually blessing us with a glimpse inside your life. You family is just precious!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous posts Anne-Marie!
ReplyDeleteHave ot been around as much as I would like as I have been working full time!
Can barely keep the house running and so my blogging is sparse at best.
Wishing you a blessed new year.
Looking forward to seeing you again some time in 2012!
xoxox
Alison
I see you are enjoying the red napkin
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