Route 66

We started our trip out with a full day of driving. We drove from our house to Indianapolis, IN, where we stayed in an Air Bnb for the night.

Coffee-Five Minute Friday

I have always loved the smell of coffee but never had the desire to drink it...until one year I gave up soda for lent.

Fun in a box

You all know we got a new puppy in January (hard to believe that we've had him almost 2 months, although some days it seems like we've had him FOREVER 😂). We have been watching a lot of Zak George's training videos and he recommends getting Bark Boxes or Super Chewer boxes or something for your dogs! At first we were like "yeah, whatever, what a gimmick." However, after watching video after video we really wanted to try something like that for Junior, but we didn't feel like we could afford it. Then we started adding up the cost of the toys that we were buying, and the treats, and we were like, "Hmm, maybe not such a bad deal after all." We got our first box last week, and ya'll, can I just tell you how much I loved it. It was SOOOOOO cute!!! Don't take my word for it though, look at the pictures. So, when I ordered I requested an extra toy as well, since Junior currently chews EVERYTHING. So, we got 3 new toys, 2 packs of treats, and 1 pack of edible chews. Junior has liked all of it, but my favorite by far is the Chips bag, it has literally occupied him for hours!!! We put treats in there, different toys, just whatever we can think of, it is so much fun 😂

I don't know about you, but I really enjoy getting fun mail. Something that tells me someone (other than a bill collector) thought of me. Even if it is just something I have ordered in the mail (like most of us right now), I enjoy getting packages. What would be your "fun in the box?" For me it would be my favorite coffee, clothes or books. I would love to hear what would be fun for you to get in the mail. Also, if you are a pet owner, have you ever done anything like this for your pet? I would love to hear how it went!!! (Or is going if you currently do it!)

Fabulous Friday 1/8/21

 Does this year seem to be flying by to anyone else, or is it just me? I am still trying to keep up with the blog three times a week, but this week I am failing. Not sure how your weather is, but today is rainy and dreary, we have a tiny chance to see some snowflakes later this afternoon. Despite the gloomy weather and busy week, I am thankful it is Friday and I am on here doing another Fabulous Friday post. So, here are the things that are making this day/week fabulous in no particular order:

Family hike yesterday

Quite a bit of family time this week

The game "Pinch and Pass," loads of laughter with this one

When Calls the Heart (tv series)

Cuddles with my loves

A slow start to the school semester

Lots of time to read

Quiet time

Naps

Coffee

Books with humor

Energy to exercise

Motivation to exercise

Connecting with friends (phone/text)

Healthy

Heat working

Groceries

Research

Our appointments going well this week

Encouragement

Sleep (still struggling with Insomnia, but thankful for what I do get)

My loves (always!)

Good ideas

Answered prayers

Things getting done

Kayla gets to be back in person at College next week

All the time we've had with Kayla being home

Laughter

Good food

What are you thankful for today? What is making your Friday fabulous or this week great for you? I would love to hear from you.

Fabulous Friday 11/6/20

 Happy Friday to you!!!

Things that are making my Friday fabulous this week: 

😀 My hope is found in Jesus

😀Gorgeous sunrise on the way to my appointment this morning, reminding me that God's mercies are new every morning 

😀I ordered new Bible study resources this morning (#booknerd #Jesuslover #noapologies)

😀 Hearing Give Me Jesus on the radio this morning, not only are the lyrics touching, I LOVE to hear Dolly Parton sing, she has an incredible voice

😀 Also hearing Trust in you by Lauren Daigle, reminding me to trust in Jesus no matter what is going on in the world (something we all need right now)

😂 Laughter with Elijah

😀 Getting lots of small projects done this week

🕮 Elijah asking for a different version of the Bible than the two he already has (he might also be a book nerd, lol, but he asked for the message version, which is a paraphrased version, and we kind of think of as the sarcastic/blunt version of the Bible (don't judge!))

😀 It's Friday (yes that makes Friday fabulous!!), meaning it's almost the end of the school week

😀 We are all healthy!!!

😀 It's been two weeks since the youth retreat and we are all healthy and no one got Covid, praise God!!!!

😀 I will pick up Kayla in 17 days (not that I am counting, but she is)

☕ Coffee

😀 Our new pastor and his family are here, and after a year and a half with no consistent pastor, this is a true blessing

🕕 Time to read this week

📚 Books read this week

 😀 Elijah's doctor's appointment went well this week

😀 Hearing from Kayla

😀 Seeing friends in unexpected places 

What is making your Friday/week fabulous?! I would love for you to comment below so I can praise God with you and so others can too, as they read the comments.