sometimes it feels like too much (in the best of ways)
- "He doesn't give extra points for extra hussle...He is simply looking for those who put their hope and trust in Him. that's it." - soulspace
- the most perfect mermaid unicorn pinata and the fun friends that created it.
- generous graduation gifts for caroline
- stunning hydrangeas (and the fact that the person who delivered them is far more beautiful than the flowers!)
- getting to sit with Amy T. at the CCS awards
- a picture that is the epitome of summer. a fun & fabulous summer kick off event at cityscape.
such a beautiful first year at Calvary for Emma
got to facetime with nick during zoe's birthday party (and the reminder that it can look like people are taking selfies but they might not be!!)
- lovely birthday celebration for AB and Zoe
- having a professional photographer in the friend group
- the sweetness of these 2 sharing a birthday!
- the joy of shrinky dinks
- double dose of the very best chocolate espresso trail mix ("everything is double double" :))
- beautiful reminders:
- team work making the dream work (molly makes the team work so easy!)
- these 2 and the slime
- Christy Nockels "Captivate Us" album. so good. (maybe especially Knees to the Earth/I Surrender All and A Mighty Fortress)
- my treat: a walk on mountain brook and a phone call with nick
- fun time writing some thank you notes
- mcmichael men planting zinnias!
- "my life is wrapped up in the goodness of God..." - lectio
- celebrating these 2 with sundaes!
- getting updates and videos from eli (and especially the way the Lord met with Him at the coffee shop Monday morning)
- the reminder that broken parts and pieces offered to the Lord and repaired by Him end up stronger and even more beautiful
- helpful and excellent customer service re: mortgage/property taxes
- community, laughter, fellowship at the table friday morning
- barbara's faithfulness to pray for us...and share all the words and pictures and songs that the Lord gives her for us
- treats from tabata
- yaya brought shane's
- hibachi lunch break on the porch with such good company