Just Like 2 Peas . .

Jason and I had a great anniversary yesterday. Despite me being sick, we had a great evening! You would know I would get my annual sinus infection the week of my anniversary. Luckily, I am on the tail end of it. And, I could actually taste my dinner!! Major headway. I wanted to share what Jason got me. It is so thoughtful, and one of my most treasured gifts from him.

Can you tell what it is?? 2 Peas in a Pod! It is a beautiful necklace by Lucina K. Art Jewelry. The pea is hand sculpted to fit the 2 freshwater pearl "peas" inside. This is my necklace, but I found a better pic on their website so you can see it alittle better-

Aren't they beautiful?!

Jase also got me a beautiful and unique pearl bracelet. I tried to take a pic of it, but none of them were doing it justice. Maybe it's an operator problem! I am wearing both today and love them! I am so blessed to have a husband who loves me and wanted to make our day special.

Thank you for a great day Jason! I love you!

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary Jason!

Today, Jason and I celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary! It's hard to believe, really. It seems like just yesterday we were going on our first date!

Thank you for 3 wonderful years, Jase! Can't wait for many, many more. I love you!

This & That

We had a really special celebration last night.

My cousin and her husband have not been able to have children of their own. More than likely, they will not be able to. So, for the last several years they have been foster parents to many children. And, by God's grace, they were even able to adopt a precious little boy along the way! Last night, they were preparing to say goodbye to a little girl they have had in their home for about a year now. Sometimes, these kids end up back in their parents' home. But, this little girl is being adopted today! She was so excited. We had a little celebration last night for her complete with gifts and cake! She kept telling me over and over again" I am going to live with my new mommy tomorrow! " As mom and I were saying our goodbyes, I noticed mom quickly slipped out before me and I knew she had gotten emotional. And you know, that's really easy to do- this child has been part of our family for the last year. But, her life really begins today!! She is part of a family now that chose her, I hope has prayed for her, can give her opportunity and love beyond measure. And this is how our God works! He takes bad and turns into good! His strength shown mightily in a seemingly weak situation. It is power.

We have new friends at our house.

Yes, that is a hummingbird! There is a story behind this..

A few weeks ago, me, Jason and the rest of my family had dinner at my grandpa's house. They have a sun room and he had a hummingbird feeder suctioned to the window. As I sat and looked out, one of his hummingbirds flew right up and began drinking. I was mesmerized. Others would fly up and they would fight each other off . . and I could have watched all evening. (I did alot of the evening). As long as you are still and don't make any sudden movements, you can get as close as you want to the window! I have never been into bird watching or anything associated with birds really, but that has changed! I asked my Papa Lane all kinds of questions about hummingbirds, how he mixed his water, so on and so on that night. I had the intention of going and buying a feeder the next day, but had just about decided to wait until next year. Sunday night he shows up at my house with my own feeder! He even helped Jason and I get the sugar water mixed and attached to the window- ready to go! I was so afraid that we would not have any birds. Do you know that by Monday we had our own hummingbird?! As of yesterday, we have 2 now. This excites me! I love watching them come and drink. Jason took these pics this morning. I love that he wanted to capture this for me! Thanks babe!

Aren't they sweet?! I hope they will come back next year. Gracie has not seen them yet. I hope she doesn't. I don't want her to scare them off. Here is a pic of her a few mornings ago in her usual spot-

Couldn't leave this baby out!

"So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:21

Looking Forward to Fall!

I can't believe it has been more than a week since I last posted! Truthfully, I haven't really had that much going on . . definitely nothing post worthy. I think I have been in alittle funk. I am kind of in an in between place right now. Have any of you ever been there? I am guessing so. You know the place- somewhat content where you are but praying God's direction. Not sure where that may take you but so looking forward to the outcome! Uncertain of how you may get there but leaning on God for provision! Praying for patience- one of my many weaknesses. We will see!

As Labor Day quickly approaches, so does the last few days of summer. I am looking forward to fall! It has been a crazy hot/humid summer. Too hot. The heat started early too- I remember wearing Rainbows to an event at the end of March! I am a much better cold person if that makes any sense at all.

I love certain things that I just associate with fall~ scarfs, Danskos, crispy/cool mornings and evenings, more frequent trips to Starbucks, the changing of the leaves and sky, blankets, college football (esp. Gamecock football!), my mama's halloween candy corn/peanut/M&M mix, annual girls Christmas shopping weekend, the view of the mountains from my in-laws house, rocking on my screened porch, meeting Jason for an early dinner on a late afternoon Saturday. . . I could go on and on.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Silly

I had to post something fun today. Non dog lovers, humor me!

Gracie is learning to hide her beloved bones all over our house. This has just started over the last several days and it is hilarious. I caught her in the act yesterday and snapped a few quick pics.


sweet girl . . scoping out the office



1st hiding spot- not very hidden, but she was trying!
(This is a blanket I had just thrown off to run grab my phone)



Mad that I am taking pics . . moving it to somewhere
alittle less out in the open



Finally! Look closely . .


She is too funny.


Hope your Wednesday is wonderful!

Happy Tuesday! Today is Tuesday, right? . . Long day!

It's official- this morning I deactivated my facebook account. Never thought I would see this day. You have to understand, I check my facebook (and Jason's) numerous times a day. I sign on with good intentions- check updates, check mine/his page for messages and then sign off. Less than 5 minutes, right? All of us who are facebook junkies know how that goes. Who do we try to kid?! I look up and 5 minutes has turned into 30 . . . has turned into . . well, you get the point. Where did the time go?!

Anyway, what brought all of this on? Well, last night I was deep in Experiencing God-fighting satan, who was so desperately wanting to draw my attention to other distractions (including precious little white furry ones, like my sweet girl). Oh boy was he all over me. Had been all day. When I woke up yesterday morning, I knew warfare was on its way. I did all I knew to do at that moment, which was immediately to begin praying that spiritual armor! I tried to be on alert all day, but at some point he got me distracted. I let my armor be at ease and he got that foothold in the door. So . . . warfare continues into my devotion time. I knew there had to be a reason. I was fighting hard, because I knew God had something very important He was about to reveal to me. Bare with me y'all. As I am typing this, I realize that this may not be such a big deal to you. But when you have an experience with the Almighty- it is so worthy of sharing.

At last- through prayers, scriptures, books, yesterday's devotionals that I prayed/read/meditated over as I sat right there in that chair and as I moved into my bed, He told me. He told me the reason why my relationship with Him wasn't all that it could be.

"And He is BEFORE ALL THINGS,"- Col. 1:17

Oh what power. Conviction washed over me. I knew. He knew I knew. He was proud that I got it. That I allowed the spirit in me to work! I love break throughs. Especially after walking in a fog of confusion and weariness all day. My spirit raced as I began to pray about that. And, I knew one of the culprits pretty quickly. You guessed it- facebook. I committed to the Lord that first thing in the morning after I sent messages to a few people letting them know I was deactivating I would do it. And this morning He told me that wasn't good enough. He reminded me about a time someone wanted to follow Him but first had to . . . (Luke 9:61-62)

No looking back. If we do, we are not fit for His Kingdom.

God Bless,

I am Thankful for . . .

Jesus

Salvation

Redemption

My Husband

My Family

Gracie

A Job

My Church

My Sisters' in Christ

Prayer

The Blogging Community - Where God is Working!

Second Chances

Opportunity

My Health

The Witness of Others

God's Grace

Glimpses of God's Glory

His Strength in Our Weakness

"Enter into His gates with THANKSGIVING, And into His courts with praise. Be THANKFUL to Him, and bless His name." Psalm 100:4