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tracie stier-johnson
north carolina
I'm a redeemed child of God and the momma to four vivacious daughters. I'm passionate about finding hidden blessings in the trials of life, living it out in an honest and open way, while encouraging those around me to believe in better.
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way too cute!! love the photography + styling too! ;0
Commented Feb 17, 2011 on HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! at SHIM + SONS
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Happy {belated} Valentine's Day! I had a fun-filled day with two class parties and a yummy southern dinner at Screen Door with my boys. Hope you all had a good one! The boys and I were thinking about making robot valentines again this year since they are both at new schools but we opted for th...
melissa! beautiful words here and such encouragement!
Commented Jan 13, 2011 on I Am A Mother of Daughters at Madabella
I Am A Mother of Daughters
Daughter, who told you to look beautiful and twirl your dress like so? Daughter, who told you to dance when the music plays and blow kisses to the wind? Daughter, who told you to wrap tiny hands tighty around Daddy's neck and shower him with a million kisses? Daughter, who told you to scout M...
oh melissa! how beautiful is this!? i love the "thrill" i feel inside when my girls give me little glimpses of their knowledge of eternity!
Commented Jan 12, 2011 on Step Into Darkness at Madabella
Step Into Darkness
In early hours before sun rays cast shadows, she waltzes into my bedroom. Without saying a word, I can hear vibrant footsteps and newfound energy. The invitation to cuddle, falling back asleep before morning rush, is not welcomed. “I’m awake, Mommy. I want to stay awake.” With groggy eyes bare...
would be blessed by any additional prayers for sure! timely, in fact, i just posted today on "changing my mind" from praying for his salvation to praying for his RADICAL salvation! my husbands name is curt. we have 4 daughters ... 3 are saved, and the littlest {4} will be! ;)
Commented Jan 11, 2011 on A Change of Heart at Spiritually Unequal Marriage
A Change of Heart
You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. — 2 Cor. 3:3 Many of us participated in the Fasting & Praying week here at S.U.M., but I want to share s...
i am so seriously blessed to have found this site! i never knew anything like it existed and am truly encouraged!
blessings to you both and praying for us all!
Commented Jan 11, 2011 on A Change of Heart at Spiritually Unequal Marriage
A Change of Heart
You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. — 2 Cor. 3:3 Many of us participated in the Fasting & Praying week here at S.U.M., but I want to share s...
melissa, thank you for sharing this beautiful story! beautiful reminder that God KNOWS us, loves us, cares for us and HEARS us!!
Commented Jan 10, 2011 on When God Takes A Photograph at Madabella
When God Takes A Photograph
Just as God’s majestic greatness is evidenced in grains on the seashore, His ability to do mighty things can be found when barely whispered prayers are answered. I’ve had moments of wishful thinking I’d never admit were prayers. Rather, thoughts simply sighed out from a hopeful, unbelieving hea...
beautiful, true, inspiring ... and faithful! just what i needed to read this morning ...
Commented Jan 4, 2011 on New Year's Continuation at Madabella
New Year's Continuation
Everybody’s doing it. The pressure to begin with a fresh, focused and intentional perspective is an earmark of January. A new slate lands on the doorstep of our year and we etch our dreams, goals and desires toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. Sounds like an infomercial, right? I am excell...
super love!
Commented Dec 24, 2010 on day 24 // hot chocolate kits at SHIM + SONS
day 24 // hot chocolate kits
Last year I made snowy day survival kits for friends + family which included board games + hot chocolate + marshmallows. This year I decided to make some simple hot chocolate kits. Although I could have gone the homemade hot chocolate + marshmallow route, I went for the easier repackaging route....
no pressure, but would super love to see the class projects you came up with! well ... actually, i love to see anything you come up with! ;)
merry Christmas!!
Commented Dec 21, 2010 on days 13-20 // parties + packing at SHIM + SONS
days 13-20 // parties + packing
It appears my goal of posting every day this month was a bit ambitious. I had good intentions but the last week of school kind of did me in. I was busy coordinating + preparing for two classroom winter parties and packing + shipping Christmas presents for our families. Now that we're officially ...
you don't mind if i add this one to my repertoire too? ;)
Commented Oct 4, 2010 on a non-girly birthday present at SHIM + SONS
a non-girly birthday present
Over the weekend j attended his new classmate's birthday party. I've become friends with Miss N's mother and have spent enough time in the classroom to know she is not a girly girl. I was pretty certain my pretty-in-pink little girlfriend gift set would not be well received so I asked j what he ...
A.MAZ.ING!!! totally love it!
Commented Aug 4, 2010 on little girlfriend gifts // the pink edition at SHIM + SONS
little girlfriend gifts // the pink edition
// handmade birthday gifts for our little girl friends // personalized notebooks // book plates // pens // // my new favorite gift to make // "write your own story" books // perfect for a little budding author + illustrator // // dedication page // // pages include blank space for ...
AWE.SOME.
Commented Jul 31, 2010 on poor man's letterpress at giddygiddy
poor man's letterpress
We made some simple little stationary that mimics letterpress, although admittedly the effect is quite simple and also a little crude. Still, I think it's quite a charming look! All that requires is an inexpensive punch letter set from a hardware store, hammer, quality art paper and a scrap plyw...
ohmyword, this is beautiful!!
Commented Jun 23, 2010 on saying goodbye at SHIM + SONS
saying goodbye
Last week marked the end of the school year and also J's last week at his elementary school. We moved across town earlier this year but decided to have the boys finish the school year at their current schools. Although I am looking forward to their new school [which is fantastic + a much shorter...
sarah! i love this spot you have here and what you're doing! can't wait to read more!
and of course, i love the "fostering" of horses! ;)
Commented Mar 23, 2010 on Day 24 at Unexplainable Grace
Day 24
I know. I dropped the ball on a lot of days. So here is day 24. For about 5 years I was a nanny for two of the most amazing people I've met. Well 5 years is a long time so I still see them pretty frequently. M2, age 6, is obsessed with horses. This may or may not be my fault. Ok, it is completel...
thank you, thank you!! it's beautiful ... love it!
Commented Sep 11, 2009 on MANY THANKS { free download card design } at heysusy
MANY THANKS { free download card design }
Hello Sweeties! I wanted to thank all of you who took the time to comment on yesterday's post. I really, really appreciate it, and it made me feel so good to hear from each of you. More and more, lately, I've thought about how great it is to have such a connection with my readers, and my cust...
dear miss susy! {i like calling you miss susy} ;)
press is always a hard call. i love your advice of not jumping the gun. we get anxious to receive the press, but you're right ... we should take a bit to make sure it's the right fit and to ask the right questions.
lessons are lessons for a reason though, i suppose. love that you shared yours.
your designs are exquisite and now more have been introduced to them! ;)
have a beautiful day! ooo, and i just got to my calendar package ... i'm so loving it and wishing it were 2010 already! thank you for the sweet treats too! ;)
Commented Sep 10, 2009 on Live + Learn { a business tutorial in a decorating tutorial } at heysusy
Live + Learn { a business tutorial in a decorating tutorial }
Hey Loves. Something kind of weird happened this morning. And I share this with you because I learned something-- both about myself, and about doing business. Isn't it great how in this day and age you can actually watch as someone blindly feels their way into running a busin...
beautiful images kelli!! great job!
Commented Sep 4, 2009 on Marissa and Scott..Beautiful Lakefront Wedding ! at A Day In Your Life Photo Blog
Marissa and Scott..Beautiful Lakefront Wedding !
I had the amazing opportunity to, yet again, shoot a beautiful wedding with my friend and fellow photographer Pam Strohl. The wedding and reception were held at the Grooms parents home in Mequon,Wisconsin. The rain held off and we had to beautiful weather to shoot with! Here are some sneak peeks...
i detest packing!!! this is beyond brilliant! thanks for the great info!
Commented Jul 29, 2009 on What To Pack? at A Day In Your Life Photo Blog
What To Pack?
If you are anything like me..I cannot STAND packing! It was bad when I was solo..but add 4 chicks to the mix and it becomes something I loathe. There is so so much to remember and if I try to pack while the kids are up and running..well..it gets very messy. And if I wait until they are in be...
beautiful shots!!
Commented Jul 28, 2009 on Beach Shoot! at A Day In Your Life Photo Blog
Beach Shoot!
Just a little sneak peak into a photo shoot I did down at Lake Forest Beach..Irene, thanks for the opportunity!!!! Your little ones are adorable!
hey kelli! i think the 3 biggest things you can do ... well 4 ... link posts to twitter & facebook, comment generously on other blogs {that gets people clicking to yours}, and post often.
the posting often thing with 4 kids {you & i both}, lots of times during weekend nap/rest, or after bedtimes, i go through those 'great topic posts' i have saved up and i'll write them and schedule them for the week. and if i get time during the week, i'll write another one or two for the following week. then i'm not stressed each day trying to write posts.
but i would definitely strive for 3-4 posts a day for better readership. then ppl know there's something fresh when they check back.
hope this is helpful!!
Commented Jul 23, 2009 on Hello Is Anyone There? at A Day In Your Life Photo Blog
Hello Is Anyone There?
Okay.I am really trying hard to keep up with this blogging business. After entering into the world of photography I soon found out that having a blog was a big deal. After attending a workshop last year, held by a photographer I highly admire,I really learned that having a blog is essential to m...
i'm here, i'm here! ;)
it is definitely a struggle to get a blog off the ground & running. and there have been many, many times i wonder why i'm really doing this, who really cares and is anybody reading?
it's a huge reason i decided to merge my blog into my personal/photography blog ... i've decided if no one reads it, it's at least a journal of our lives, my careers, my interests and for no one but me.
i'm so surprised when i check my stats and see there are over 400 readers a day ... say what?!? used to be my 5 friends that were avid readers.
i think it helps to link your blog posts to your facebook and twitter accounts {when you have new posts}, that seems to always draw more readers on a day. i don't do this always, but sometimes i do.
anyway ... i'm here and i'm reading ... :)
Commented Jul 22, 2009 on Hello Is Anyone There? at A Day In Your Life Photo Blog
Hello Is Anyone There?
Okay.I am really trying hard to keep up with this blogging business. After entering into the world of photography I soon found out that having a blog was a big deal. After attending a workshop last year, held by a photographer I highly admire,I really learned that having a blog is essential to m...
LOVE!!
Commented Jul 10, 2009 on DIY: FREE printable Bird recipe card at Vale Design | Branding, Logos & Print Collateral
DIY: FREE printable Bird recipe card
So good there is not even a crumb left! I have been cooking and baking a lot lately with some of my mother's tried and true recipes. My mom keeps giving me these cute little recipe cards that she has had for years, so I decided to make some of my own! Please enjoy these FREE PRINTABLE Bird Re...
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