living today

So, I missed my post last week. I don't know what happened, but life suddenly is jam packed full every moment! I've been really thankful and enjoying it, though I'm exhausted and need to prioritize rest as well as keep tabs on quieting my heart in the midst of the flurry of activity.

Now this post will cover two weeks. :)

Monday, April 16th.

Kid History is a youtube series phenomenon all the rage in recent weeks. While babysitting the Weaver kids two Mondays ago, I captured several of their re-enactments. Here's one. These kiddos make me smile, and tired too. :)

Tuesday, April 17th.
At the end of Uncle Gene's visit he and my grandparents came to get a tour of our church building. Here they are afterwards looking very tourist-y.

Wednesday, April 18th.
This is so precious to me. My mom gave me a surprise visit at work in the morning and brought lilacs from home. I'm not sure if I've ever had a visit from her at work before, maybe once. It's just not anywhere near our end of town. This was so sweet to me because that morning I was feeling homesick and missing her because I hadn't been able to spend much time at home or with my family recently. One of those moments to tuck away and remember God's goodness.

Thursday, April 19th.
Kurt was on the porch and came in to tell Teresa and I  about a mother fox and her kits who were playing around their den and this tree. We took binoculars out and enjoyed a few moments watching their frolicking. You can't see them well here, but we got a pretty good visual. 

Then when I left work, this groundhog reminded me again of the fact that I work on a "farm." Pretty sure he lives right around there, as I've observed him on my walks to the mail. Loved unexpectedly seeing wildlife that afternoon!

Wednesday April 25th.
Professional Administrative Assistants Day (a.k.a. Secretaries Day).  My bosses/pastors did an excellent job of blessing Teresa and I. I love these flowers at my desk (still there!).

We took a tour of the building progress that afternoon. 

The amphitheater is looking green and lovely right next to the building.

I like this one. It captures just a little bit of the feel of walking through the building on a typical busy afternoon. Something is happening everywhere you look. Reminded me of a Richard Scarry book. :)

Thursday, April 26.
Little Miss Greta drew me a picture and gave it to me when I arrived to babysit.

Friday, April 27th.
I loved running an errand to Central Market to pick up a flower bouquet.  I felt so very feminine and metropolitan as I walked the city streets with a big beautify bouquet on that windy day.

Saturday, April 28th.
We had our Women by Design ladies day event. I really enjoyed helping out administratively during my work week and then coming together with the ladies from church on Saturday. The worship, teaching, fellowship, and food was all very good, and I'm very thankful we had that time.

Pretty bird and branch center pieces at our table.