White Gables Blog

Here’s a fun little quiz to find out what your accent is. It was pretty much spot on for me. Here are my results… What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland   “You have a Midland accent” is just another way of saying “you don’t have an accent.” You probably are from […]

I’ve been working on several projects during the past week, and here’s one of them – our front entry. Here’s what it looked like before… And here’s what it looked like after I was finished. I repainted the trim white and made the door red.It didn’t make a huge difference, but I think it brightened […]

I don’t normally put much personal stuff on here, but I thought I’d let you know how I was doing. Thanks so much for all your encouragements and kind words. We are so blessed with a wonderful group of family and friends who are taking such good care of us. I’m doing well physically. I’m […]

Unfortunately, after 13 weeks into my pregnancy, I’m experiencing a miscarriage. Things seem very upside down and topsy-turvy right now, but we know we will survive, and God is still our provider, strength, and peace. Please keep us in your thoughts & prayers. Thank you!!

Oh, there they are.Note to self: Put tissue box above baby girl’s reach. Another lesson learned.

Today I was in grape heaven! I made grapejuice for the first time ever and my kitchen smells delicious! I used a recipe that my Aunt Susie, who lives in Berlin, Ohio, gave me. I hope it tastes as good as it looks! It’s actually a very simple recipe. I bought 15 lbs. of Concord […]

I had some extra energy this week and worked on decorating for fall. I love this time of year!Our little front porch…Pretty blooms…

Some random thoughts by me… FOOD NETWORK I must say, I am addicted. I go through phases and right now, I’m enjoying FN. Favorites shows include Barefoot Contessa (would love to visit Ina at her yummy house in the Hamptons. She makes me feel warm & fuzzy inside.), Everyday Italian (wish I were a cool […]

And I’m trying not to be too annoyed! We are getting a new furnace installed this week, which means there are lots of guys stomping around the house in their dirty work boots, being noisy and dragging lots of dirt around. I’m doing my best to ignore it, although I know there’s going to be […]

Is it wrong to have more pictures of the flower girls than of the bride & groom?? Well, I just can’t help myself!Avery and her cousin Anna were the little flower girls and, although it was a very long day for them, they did a great job and were so cute! Here’s Anna…Ok, so getting […]

Here are a few more pics from my brother’s wedding. It was a perfect day for an outdoor wedding! The wedding was very laid-back and casual, just like the bride & groom. Lots of out-of-town family to catch up with, new people to meet, and good food to eat! (I’m all about food right now) […]

Yesterday was the most perfect day for a wedding! And I’m so happy for my little brother and his new wife! She was so beautiful, he was so happy, and I can’t believe the day is over already. It was perfection! (more pics to come)