Reasons To Be Thankful
1. Because today I moved into my new office. I’m a little nervous about this new approach, not having my beloved Mac at my fingertips any hour of the day or night but it will be a wonderful thing to have uninterrupted work time and home time. I’m going to be a proper working woman by day and a domestic goddess by night. Imagine!
2. Because I managed to do some real excercise for the third time this week today. Anyone who knows me knows that’s a mighty achievement. I hate sweating. My husband nicknamed me “the leisure model” many moons ago.
3. Because Sarah Jane‘s totally gorgeous illustrations arrived today. I bought these two for Ivy’s room when it’s renovated..It makes me think of what I know both my girls would do if they could play together.
and this one purely because it reminded me of this.
4. Because I had so many beautiful messages from beautiful people over Mothers Day and they really did make a difference. From the bottom of my heart, thankyou.
5. Because today I put Ivy’s hair in pigtails she looked older and I loved that she reminded me a little of Ava and we ran around the garden and we laughed and played with the guinea pigs. She makes me feel lucky and she makes me feel grateful.
These are my little bits of Beauty Full for today.
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I totally agree with Kym and would actually have to arm wrestle her out of my way to get first in line…oh lord Sheye, can you just see the mass chaos and bickering between all of us….you and Crayton and the kids would sit there holding your stomachs from the laughter! I can’t even remember now what I was going to say here….
xoxo
Whitney
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Shoot, now I remembered! I too am very very seriously considering going down to the studio attached to the house and setting up shop. I beat myself up for wanting to be with the fam and yet can’t tear myself away from the “shop” most of the time. I’ve decided along with my own exercise and weight loss ambitions I want to make sure that my FAMILY as a whole is healthy. And if some of you are wondering where this is going…thanks to Sheye, I have reevaluated my life, my choices and my love for my family and decided to make positive pro active moves to do as much as I can “better” for them and for me. Thank you so much for your strength and a woman and a mother Sheye. My heart overflows with love and gratitude.
Whitney
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Ivy looks so grown up, it’s amazing how a little thing can make them look so grown up. Bless her!
Okay I need to see your office for some inspiration, I bet it’s very stylish :)
I’m glad Mother’s Day was bearable for you, I was thinking of you yesterday.
Liz x
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Wow she real does look so similar to Ava doesn’t she.
I want one just like her.
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A beautiful blog, as Always.
You view your life in such an amazing way, Sheye..Love Sarah Janes drawing, too.
I will buy the The Party Invitations for Kristines birthday party. She will love them, I know.Love your words,pictures,your deep thoughts, well,- you are just Amazing, Sheye.
Love from Up Here:)
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I’m so happy that the sun is shining for you today, Sheye.
And that bits of Beauty and Grace are surrounding you and your family and making you smile and laugh.
Blessings and Happiness,
HWHL :-)
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Sheye, I am so touched to hear the story about the flowers. I will always look at that picture and think about Ava. It really does remind me of her…most pics of Ava reveal and active girl with her hair windblown from play yet still as feminine as she can be. Thanks for Sharing…each mom has moments that are so little and ordinary, and you have made each one of us more appreciative for little miracles.
and….I agree about your office. I can’t wait to see what you decide to do with it!
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oh my goodness Ivy is getting so big and so BEAUTY FULL for sure. she is looking more like Ava each day……I am so happy you can look around and see beauty in your life even though you are hurting. and like Kym said above, IF I could take away your pain, I gladly would do it. for you and for all the other mums who have lost a little one…
hugs.
tara
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Yes indeed, what a beauty full day. :o)
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So glad for the beauty full things. They are so essential to surviving. Sometimes Ivy reminds me so much of Ava and sometimes she looks completely like her own person. Amazing. Love Sarah Jane’s work. Divine.
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Thanks for making me smile.:)
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SO much to be thankful for! I’m smiling just picturing you and Ivy running and laughing!
Are you sure that you’re thankful for exercise?! :)
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I am so glad you are happier today and that you made it through yesterday!
Ivy looks so cute with her hair up!
I am with everyone else…where are the pics of the new studio?
Caroline
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On Friday I went to the Beehive Bazaar and saw Sarah Jane’s illustrations for sale…She must be a local artist and it took me reading your blog from all the way across the world to realize it. What a small world. I love the images you chose!
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dear sheye,
all of your children resemble one another. i can definitely see ava in ivy.
but, (it may just be in pictures) i see so much of ava in luca!!! it’s as though she dwells within those endless eyes of his… totally kindred spirits the two seem to be.
love and prayers,
dani xx
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That little Ivy is getting so grown up! She’s just an absolute doll. Hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day!
xoox
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Sheye Ivy is so Beauty Full!
I wish I could get motivated & start exercising!! How wonderful you have your own office… you have to show us pics!! I bet it’s beautiful! How are you coping without your Mac? aren’t they awesome!!! hubby just bought a laptop for me… although he now says that was a big mistake! lol. I’m so happy that you have had Beauty Full moments today, I wish this for you each & everyday! Take care, much love,Tanya xxxx
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wow sheye,
miss ivy is starting to look more and more like her big sister… particularly with her hair up. I’m sure that does your heart good to see her growing into such a beautiful young girl.
I’m so happy you’ve taken the time to list Beauty Full things…. you’ve inspired me to do the same…. and what a wonderful way to be inspired! Once again… my day will be better because I stopped by your blog.
Thank you so much for sharing…. ~ Jamie
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Oh she is so lush! I am thrilled that you have an office – does this mean more uninterrupted blogging as well?!
much love.
jbxo
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I LOVE the illustrations and the photographs of Ivy are adorable as always – she’s looking a little cheeky too! Looks like you had a fun day afterall. As you can tell from me writing this at 4am – I’m in my office – oh to have a seperate place – one where i can work then come home and do the domestic goddess part (yeah as if that’ll ever happen) very very envious XXXXX
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What a transition .. new office …. I’m sure it will be nice. Ivy does remind me of little Ava .. You have such beautiful children. MISS ya on flickr too !
Dee
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you know I suffer great hair envy. It’s the petty in me, I’m torn between appreciating your Beauty Full post and jealousy of the pig tails. we have yet to have enough hair for a tail, let alone two.
xx
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Do you think Mason will care if I let his hair grow just to satisfy mt need for more pigtails in my life?
Ivy’s crooked smile, shows she has a mischievous streak.
Dxxxx
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Such beauty full pieces of joy… all of you. Princess Abigail has taken a shine to you … all of you. And the Bernard Bunch is hooked with her. Keep posting!
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Ivy is gorgeous… she definitely has Ava’s eyes and brow, but I wonder if I see Luca’s nose and a hint of Mason’s mouth in there too. But it’s definitely her face, and the way she uses it is so expressive, it’s adorable!
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“And I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you, sister golden hair surprise, And I just can’t live without you, Can’t you see it in my eyes”….My hubby was playing this song (Sister Golden Hair – America) on his guitar today and the words are so sad and heartfelt and they reminded me of golden haired Ava…..Vanessa x
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Farrrrr out Sheye ~ I know all of your children are from the same mold but that last shot of Ivy is soooooo like Luca…. gorgeous as always.
x(and if the word verifications get much longer, we’ll need an extra 10 minutes to comment:) )
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I love seeing in frames, I love the beauty in the ordinary, I love my camera, I love that when I see images I hear too. I love the latelight, I love finding moments I didn’t imagine and I love creating moments I did. I love learning more every day, I love sharing what I’ve come to know, and I love making pictures pretty.
I’m so glad you stopped by. xx
Sheye,
I am so grateful for your little bits of Beauty full.
I also wish that I could take one of your painful days away.
If every person who you and Ava have touched (and whose lives you have enriched) could each take one of your painful days ourselves – we could take your pain away.
Wouldn’t that be a miracle. And I know we would do it in a heartbeat if we could.
So much love,
Kym x