so.much.

• "if you are focused on what you don't have, you'll never use what you do have and you'll never recognize what you could have."  - carl lentz/relevant podcast
• finding things we need -and that are really truly useful- at the dollar store
• fun, delightful, cart-filling productive trip to sam's with emma (not to mention paper towels for dayz.)(and a big pretzel)

• shea's visit!
• lots of good walks with previously mentioned lovely lady
• reading and studying hymns

• time with nicole
• the way eli enjoys and connects with molly...so thankful for an amazing adult who loves my children.
• raven's mad skillz and her ability to beautifully illustrate sermons (i'm especially fond of this particular pastor!)

• hearing about a friend's year of "wow" and miraculous marriage breakthroughs 
• worship playlists on youtube
• waffles in cabinets with the best of friends

• sweet little solo time at CFA
• when a friend feels safe enough to overshare (is there such a thing?!)
• delightful goodies and thoughtfulness in a box from ann-marie

• "come and consume, God, all we are, we give you permission...our hearts are yours."  -william mcdowell
• going through my camera roll and realizing there are even more thankful moments than i realized.
• beautiful day. time outside. reading on a rock. tree-climbing girl.

• an ornament dealer :) 
• patiently waiting for a coupon paid off
• chocolate drizzle popcorn (and brownies...and everything.  the possibilities are endless.  watch out world.)

• running leggings that were gifted to me...we'll see how it goes. 
• messenger conversation with ashley.  
• traditions/ceremony/honor