I Love it When....

My mom calls at the beginning of the week and says something like, "Your Dad and I are heading to the lake this weekend.  Do you, Matt, and the girls want to come?"

DO WE?!!!!!!

Hope, Fear, Trust....

It has been a little bit of a roller coaster the past couple of weeks! 

A few weeks ago, Matt and I decided we might should try selling our adorable (or at least, that is what I call it) house!  A very dear family friend built our house when we were engaged, and we have loved it!  We love our neighbors, the area, and have truly enjoyed everything about our home.  But, our family has reached full capacity, and we may at some point grow out of this wonderful home.

So, our thoughts are while the rates are low, we will put our house on the market, pray about it, and see what happens.  Well, it was meant to be!  We have signed a contract, and our house has been on the market for only a week!  So, now more than ever I am praying for complete trust and peace in this situation.  And, I am putting all my energy into hunting for our next house.  We are so excited, hopeful, and sometimes a little bit nervous!!  What an adventure!!!

Hooray!!

I haven't posted this until now because I am afraid I might jinx it, but here goes:

MAGGIE HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS IN THE LAST FIVE DAYS!!!!!!

Not only that, but she has told me when she has to go!  Yay for my big girl in her big girl panties!

Monday Sweetness!

Here's to You, Dad!!!!!

I Love Celebrating Dads!! 

I know that it's because I was blessed with such a sweet one!

Then, I married Matt and gained a terrific Father-in-law!

Then, Matt and I had Maggie and Kerri Grace.  I think that's when my eyes were opened fully to how thankful I am.  He is wonderful at his role of Daddy!

Thank you, Lord, for showing us how to love and blessing our family with these amazing dads!  We celebrate them and are grateful for them today!

Aloha!!!!

Thursday night, we went to a Luau at Grandma Oliver's "apartment."  Grandma had a good time.  Really, all it takes to make her happy is for her family to spend time with her.  Maggie had a blast!!!  She danced, and danced, and danced some more.  We were all sweating (not glowing, sweating) by the end of the party.  And, to me, that means it was a successful dance party!  Am I right?! 

*Sidenote:  I have already told Matt that I want to be in this Assisted Living Home when the time comes.  In fact, Matt teases me and says he thinks that I want to be there right now, because I get so excited talking about this great place.  They really do the neatest things for their residents, and I am thankful that my grandmother is well taken care of.*

What to do on a Sizzling Sunday...

Cool off with good friends at the lake.  That's exactly what we did on Sunday, and it was so refreshing.  Not only did we get to spend time in the cool water during a blazing hot summer day, but we got to do that in the company of our small group.  Matt and I say this all the time...we really have such a great small group!  People who love the Lord, enjoy having a good time, and also can "dig in" deep into the lives of one other.  It is a rarity, for sure, and we are thankful! 

*By the way, I was actually a participant in the lake day, but I was behind the camera.*