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can i make a confession today?

i love when the cold weather comes around.

you have to understand, i live in texas where we wake up to triple digits during the summer, so it's a huge relief when the cold arrives.

but you know? i'm over it.

it's been cold for so long now, that i need some sunshine!!

i'm not asking for triple digits, but can we please get out of the thirties?

 

i know i'm going to get eye rolls on that one from people up north. so i apologize for being a baby.

 

we've been spending a lot of time indoors and meredith andrews is one of my favorite christian singers to listen to. this is the new song we sing is one of my favorites that we sing at church. it's just so energetic and such a joyful song.

 

so if you need a good lift me up song, this is it.

 

hope you all have a lovely and blessed weekend!


this week at a glance:

\\FEBRUARY GOALS
\\MADE
\\WHY DO THEY CRY


 

 

TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / SHOP / BLOGLOVIN

things i'm loving.

 

//it's summatime people. there's no better feeling that being barefoot frolicking in the fresh after rainfall grass, with fresh painted toesies. it's the epitome of what summer is. or something like that.

//slightly obsessed with asparagus, avocado and grapefruits as of late. perfect healthy snack. sprinkle some sea salt and it's a party in your mouth.

//good things come to those who wait. although $25 is not a bad price, $12.49 is even better. clearance rack at target, i love you.

//finding out we are getting a husky puppy, God willing, in august. so excited! we need a puppy in our family, the kids would love it, and i've been wanting one forever.

//today we get to see my baby sister graduate! and afterwards celebrate both her graduation and my son's birthday. can't wait till tonite.


and if you haven't done your happy dance, it's time to. because it's friiiiidaaay! woot, woot! can you tell i'm excited? hoping all of your weekends are fabulous!

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a recent conversation on prom with the baby sister and i.

me: do you even know how to dance?
her: NO!!! I don't know how to drop it like it's hot.
me: you mean you don't know how to back that thang up?
her: i don't even have a thang to back up!!

and i cracked up.
have a lovely weekend beautiful friends and don't forget to shake it like a salt shaker and let loose! (in the most classy way that you can, that is.)

a few notes.

my loot from yesterday. eggplant and broccoli not pictured.

dear challenge, we are finishing the third week now. one more week to go. you've been good to me, i'm happy. you and me might take it for a few more weeks. excited? me too. dear God, thank you for being there on said challenge. I know my strength has come from you alone. I couldn't have made it this far on my own. dear spring, you're a teaser little thing, aren't you? 37 degrees this morning, really? it's okay though. i'm not looking to triple digits summer. dear time, it's okay to slow down. where are you going in such a hurry!

dear lover, i love our life. so calm, not a lot of drama. except when you pick on me out of the blue. shame on you, but i love you.

dear friends, have an amazing weekend!!

talking 'bout worship, donuts, and starbucks.

it is the end of the third week of march. can you believe that!? well this week flew faster than i could keep up but it was a good week nonetheless. a friend once said, any day above ground is a good day and isn't that the truth?
so because it's friday, let's party.

i'm not normally a starbucks girl. yep, really. however, i got a gift card for my birthday and picked up a chicken sausage wrap. it was really yummy!
so it looks like that will be my breakfast choice more often now. which is why i'm not a starbucks girl. this won't be good for my wallet!

i've been listening all week to vertical church band with meredith andrews. such awesome worship songs i've had on repeat. my absolute favorites:

this week also, i've been in the kitchen more than normal. i've just gotten this kick to cook up a storm, including ricotta stuffed turkey meatballs. sound good right, didn't come out as good. but what did turn out pretty good even for my first time, were baked donuts.

nobody can argue with baked goodness!

and just in case you are driving by me, don't make fun. i'm that girl that likes to take selfies at red lights.

all because i'm so happy that it's friday!

have a lovely friday, celebrate your life today because you are so, so worth it!

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get happy, it's friday.

friday is here!! haven't done friday's letters in a while but this week has been a great one and it's the first day of march, so why not. let's begin.

dear husband, so excited for you to fiiiiinallly start working a normal schedule! this means family dinners, working out together (crossing fingers) and more time together. pretty pumped about that. dear God, help me trust, help me trust, help me trust. i don't want anything to steal my joy, don't ever want to go back to being depressed. please, please, please help me trust. dear readers, you guys are the bomb. for real. thank you for all of you who take your important time to leave me some love. if you all came over, i promise i would bake or buy delicious cupcakes from heycupcake. love you all! dear spring, i see bits of you here and there. i totally don't mind you making full bloom already! my bones and dry skin will thank you forever! dear working out, i'm a bad friend. sorry.
dear daisy, thank you for having the cutest puppies! i love to hold them, they are the most adorable thing ever. i might have to take one home. sorry in advance. dear twitter, i think i might have gotten the hang of things. although i have some questions on how to behave and not seem like a stalker. dear kiddos, gray hair is really only attractive on men (insert george clooney.) be kinder to momma and i promise to buy you something, but know that no matter how cranky mommy gets sometimes, you all have my heart.

here's to a great weekend full of laughter, sunshine, homemade pancakes and joy all around!

five minute friday.

I came upon this today and thought it would be fun. Just pouring out what's on my mind today. so here we go.


So standing in line waiting for my breakfast this morning, i ran into my old boss. How i loved being in her team. She is truly the most down to earth and sweetest person I've ever met. Not to mention this girl wears no makeup and is beautiful!

Any way, we got to talking kids and again I was reminded how fast time flies and how important it is to treasure it.  She has two little girls and always cracks me up when she tells me of their shenanigans.
So both having little girls, the conversation got to be about periods. yep. standing in line for breakfast. like seriously.
but she mentioned she heard somewhere little girls start getting theirs now around nine years old.
I flipped out! NINE YEARS OLD.

My daughter is about to be eight. I can't even.
If I as a grown adult, HATE getting it and walk around being the grumpiest, I don't even know how a baby can deal with that.
I realize that it has to do with genes and nutrition so she may not be one of the few. God I hope not.
That would take 'she's growing up too fast.' to a whole new level.
Then it got me thinking about my oldest. Going to be eleven in a few months.
She said: that's a young man right there. and i lost it. inside of course.
can't cry over spilled milk. get it. in the cafeteria, breakfast..spilled milk.
but it really isn't spilled milk. my kids lives are flying by right before my eyes.
What is this mother to do!! Lord hold me.

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So that was my morning. How is your morning going today? Oh and by the by, just because i like to torture myself, check out my first vlog ever why don't you (previous post) I'm talking about the new series coming up on the blog. love yall's guts! haha.

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it's friday yall and time for letters.

dear life, i am so head over heels with you right now. you are filled with many blessings the Lord has sent my way and i'm one happy girl. dear black leather skinnies, i'm coming for ya. my 32nd birthday will soon be here and i will be rocking those for my birthday dinner. dear isaac, my sweet little monkey, thank you for taking a walk with mommy the other day. i love hearing how your day went and looking at the huge ant pile. you're right, it was very 'interstaring.' dear husband can i just say i love you more each day. i absolutely love    when you play with my hair as i try to fall asleep. you're a keeper. dear blog friends, let me tell you all again, you are such sweethearts and blessings. Your words of encouragement are so wonderful to read. dear mother nature, are funky cramps and breaking out necessary around this time when i've never had this before? i'm 31 for crying out loud! geez.

have a beautiful, lovely weekend!!