Guest Post

I had the wonderful privilege of guest posting over at my friend Jenn Denson’s blog -Jenn:Mom's Not Like Us
She has taken time to ask several mom's to guest post on her blog allowing us to glean from wonderful women.  One thing about moms is that we encourage each other beyond where we might stand on different issues. There is something about reading what other mom's say and/or do. Jenn's blog has blessed me beyond words and I was honored to be a part of her 'project'. 

So do me a favor and hop on over there and take a look at my guest post for Jenn.

ALSO, do yourself a favor and subscribe to her blog while you’re over there. Scroll back a few post and read the other amazing guest post’s and scroll back a little more to catch some of her great stuff too. You wont be sorry!

ok, get goin’ now!
Jenn: Mom's Not Like Us

Wordless Wednesday

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A God Outing

We have enjoyed our family all weekend long.  My mother in law came last Thursday to bring Noah home and to spend some days with us.  My mother in law has had some real family, in your face hard days this summer.  We have some usual spots and restaurants that we usually do during her visit however this time around we wanted to distract her so that she could feel some rest in her heart.


So Saturday we ventured out to sight see our beautiful city.  When I was younger my parents would take us Zilker Botanical Gardens.  Zilker Botanical Garden is located on 30 acres in Austin, Texas.  Theme gardens such as rose, herb and Japanese garden are interconnected with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds.  I loved it then and loved it all over again with the kids.  

From the gardens we could see beautiful downtown peeking through the skies.  This reminded of how God created everything and in Him we find our joy.

My mother in law is a strong women who has put all her trust in God.  She does not doubt where her help comes from.  She was also reminded that God is the one that brings strength to us when 

we are weak.

All things were created by him and for him. He is before all things and in him all things hold together.  

Colossians 1:16-17

The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is 

declaring the work of His hands.

Psalm 19:1

What a great day of being together in God's nature.  You cannot help to know that God is on our side!

I thank God for his goodness in our lives!

New York Minute

The moment I saw this picture in my Instagram feed I saved it.  I love New York and day dream that one day my husband and I will move there.  There is something nostalgic and romantic about New York that I feel in love with on our first visit. During that visit it rained the majority of the time but we still went around like the tourist we were. I loved it!  



My husband and I have gone a second time and we enjoyed it to the fullest.  This clock brought back one of my favorite moments on that trip.  As we were walking through Central Park there was this cute portable book shop set up.  Without hesitation I found myself inside browsing for the perfect book to buy.  


I know the meaning of 'New York minute' however for me I would take a minute to see myself sitting on the green grass in Central Park reading some great book from that portable book shop.  

Ahh New York, New York! 

Ode to Noah

My youngest son decide to stay with my in laws for extra vacation time.  He has been 5 hours away for about two weeks now!  I miss him and ready for him to come home.  So with nostalgic and dramatic sense I am dedicating this post to pictures of him..... 

  

....thankfully it sounds like he will be home this week!

'Publish'

The only way to get back into blogging is to just sit here and write.  So with really no post in mind I am  typing my rambling so that I can hit 'Publish'.....

It is summer, I thought my time would be flowing in abundance with spare time oozing at the end of every day!  I have not done what I wanted to other then to be with my kids. 

   Last Friday we enjoyed an afternoon of sun and water at the YMCA. It filled my heart with a peace to just stop and enjoy the kids.  

Swimming is the constant thing we do almost daily. 

 I am surprised at how well and easy going I have been with all that it entails in taking kids to the pool. 

 Did you know they grow up?!

  .....yep that realization settled deep in my heart this summer that they are growing up. 

*sigh*

Not So Lazy Days....

This is how I feel...how I have felt for the past several weeks.  Just to find a spot of relaxation with no worry of even how my hair looks! Fortunately we have been enjoying life with family and friends; work and school!

So here is to the last few days before the end of kid's school....