Robynn

{Not There Yet, But Closer}

Last Thursday, July 19th was my BiRtHdAy and I knew exactly how it was going to look. I had the whole day drawn out in my head and it went something like this: Wake up before the crack of dawn to a typical, beautiful SuMmEr morning – still, quiet (with the exception of birds chirping),Continue reading “{Not There Yet, But Closer}”

Farm Boys {& Farm Girls}

So many aspects of SuMmEr take me back to my growing up years living on a farm – the smell of fresh-cut hay, not to mention those deliciously aromatic fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from our garden; the taste of fresh strawberries, fresh corn on the cob, and ice-cold water from a jug on a hot day; the sound of crickets as youContinue reading “Farm Boys {& Farm Girls}”

One of A Kind {4th of July}!!

The 4th of JuLy is one of my favorite holidays. I love everything about it! My family and I have our yearly traditions – early morning walk/run; waffles with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream; a swim after lunch; and then a big dinner with friends and family topped off with our own FiReWorKs show. It really is aContinue reading “One of A Kind {4th of July}!!”

{Family Favorite Recipe Book}

Live-It List item #7 – Compile a recipe book of family favorite recipes. Check!! Here’s a peek at my recipe book from Shutterfly consisting of my family’s favorite recipes. Hopefully Sophia and Isabella will keep the traditions going… A childhood favorite German recipe – Shooten Kraphlen. I included pics of the family cooking…. and cookies…Continue reading “{Family Favorite Recipe Book}”

{Speak No Evil}

WorKiNg On tHiS oNe. :) Robynn~

Happy Father’s Day From Suede Sofa!!

The movie CoUrAgEoUs has really had an impact on Lara and I. So much so, we are working our way through the book Courageous For Women together. (Published by the writers of the movie. You can find a link to the book and movie at the end of this post.) If you have not seen theContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day From Suede Sofa!!”

{100 Zillion}

So, a couple of days ago I told my girls to go upstairs and clean their room and play-area while I cleaned the downstairs. Although we frequently talk about working with DiLiGeNt hands, this day left much to be desired. As we were cleaning, my 6-year old came down to the landing and as sheContinue reading “{100 Zillion}”

Pastor D.J. {Be Like A Little Child}

{Liars, Deceivers, & Manipulators}

“Yah, you know who you are. You constantly BaDgEr us with your lies, deceive us to believe things that are not true about ourselves and others, and manipulate us to do absolutely stupid and crazy things that no SaNe person would ever do. You’re relentless, fickle, exasperating, and oh so annoying. One day CoLd, the next dayContinue reading “{Liars, Deceivers, & Manipulators}”

{Thank-You For Serving!!}

Hi Suede Sofa Friends! One of my family’s TrAdiTioNs is to kick off our summer by watching the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS that honors the MiLiTaRy men and women who have served our country. It is inspiring, PaTrioTiC, and very moving. So, much so, that last year I was inspired to write a song andContinue reading “{Thank-You For Serving!!}”