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~William Shakespeare~

XVII.
Who will believe my verse in time to come,
If it were fill'd with your most high deserts?
Though yet, heaven knows, it is but as a tomb
Which hides your life and shows not half your
parts.
If I could write the beauty of your eyes
And in fresh numbers number all your graces,
The age to come would say `This poet lies;
Such heavenly touches ne'er touch'd earthly
faces.'
So should my papers yellow'd with their age
Be scorn'd like old men of less truth than
tongue,
And your true rights be term'd a poet's rage
And stretched metre of an antique song:
But were some child of yours alive that
time,
You shold live twice; in it and in my
rhyme.

Lovely and Inspiring ~ A Chalkboard Wall.

I love this idea... a chalkboard wall. Everytime I see one I just think "how cool does that look?" So I found the wall I would like to do it on... and I'm thinking about giving this a shot. I just think it looks absolutely fun, and at the same time really great. If anyone knows that this is not an easy "undo", please let me know... I always have to keep that in mind whenever we make any changes. It would be much appreciated.

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Home Life ~ The Poky Little Puppy

Loves to read...

Lovely and Inspiring ~ Low Shelving + Seating

Here was an image I came across where I really appreciated the way they used their low shelf for books + the storage they are utilizing underneath... possibly for more books? (Can you tell what I would be using it for/What I need?) Also like the style of it all.

This image was found here

And you... are simply lovely my dear.

I had a little fun with my camera yesterday, and fell in love with these.

So today I look at how long it had been since I posted last... two months!? I was thinking, "gosh Arica, so lame." Well, I did have a few pretty good excuses. We moved, Taylor needed to finish her school... and in between all of it, I discovered that the Hotchkiss' family is expecting another addition. Pure joy... the last one of course, moving was exhausting. So what I am trying to say apparently is that I am sorry for the lack of posts BUT there has been a lot going on (I also can't try to act like this may not be expected of me though... this is done for me, no commitments here. This is not work, just a journal of our life together and the things I enjoy).

We are completely excited about our little bundle in my belly. Today, I am fifteen weeks and one day (at least that is what I am told) and I have to thank the good Lord, because so far my body has handled this pregnancy very well. I feel great. Irritability hits me hard at times, which can affect those around me... the ones that I love so much... BUT I am trying very hard not to let it get the best of me.

Two very good reasons we are so looking forward to meeting this new addition to our family.

Image taken by me.

One of the things that made me smile today...

Sasha.

Images in this post were taken by me.