IDEA night Monday: MAY!

Our monthly tradition. Second Monday of the month, I try to gussie up the dinner and make something delicious! We come together for our ideas, and this month did not disappoint.

We started out going on a mini field trip to the backyard. Daddy shared his plans of making an outdoor kitchen. He drew it up and showed us his plans. MAN, he is so talented and so creative! He could easily be an architect. He’s ours at least. WINK WINK.

Then we came in to our salmon and fingerling dinner. The plates gave it the fancy feel, you think?

They look excited to partake.

Since Daddy shared already, (his idea counted for more than one!) Tot was next. She shared some robot building ideas. Very animated I might add.

I will get further instruction on what this all means later. I must know.

I do like the trip ideas! Either way, she is constantly thinking of inventions and creative ways of doing things.

Me…well, I wanted to just reflect on how we are doing on our ideas! Each month, we are implementing a few of them, and for this I am grateful.

I also had a few other ideas:

Summer…I discussed more serving ideas; I want to revisit our prayer box; recipe ideas?; family craft day, and perhaps a few trips in our future.

Mine were not as flowery this month, but I’m all about making our family more connected. That is so fun for me!
Another Idea night success! Until June, let’s see what we implement. I love you, Hays!

The JOY of being a MOMMY!

Caps all over the place. Why? Because I LOVE being a mom. More caps, I know.

First, we greeted at church Sunday morning. That always brings me so much joy! Why? Because we get to love on others and make them feel welcome and loved.

On our way out, we stopped for a pic. Oh, the smiles.

I love you too!

Awww shux!

The day was so nice. I got to go swimming and rest a bit. I also got to look forward to having a family dinner with Mama. I didn’t have to cook! We got take out. Now, I LOVE to cook for my family, but a night off is always welcome.

Mama came over and gave me lots of love.

Tatum couldn’t wait for me to open my gifts since we’d be using one of them..hint hint.

How FUUUUUUN! I game! Ok, we are playing this. But then….. Daddy said he had to buy this since we are such Dogman fans. Hmmmmm…this looks fun too!

But, we decided on the Labyrinth. GOOD GIFTS GUYS!!!

They are verrrry focused. Mama is strategizing, and Tatum is chomping at the bit to take her turn. Daddy is thinking. I can feel his wood burning. And Coopy? He’s a bit needy, so I plop him on my lap.

Not smart since he just wanted to play the game too. Down you go, Coop. He awaits the drop of something. Anything! Or maybe he’s just pouting?

Tot and I take a selfie break! Smile!

Dinner is ready! So grateful for salads from Wildflower.

After dinner and many wonderful stories from Daddy, The cards abounded and the appreciation overflowed!

MAMA first. We love you so very much!!!

Then Tot wanted to give me this card that comes ALIVE. I spun “BIG HUGS!” Yay me!!

She also spoiled me with some awesome trinkets (Thank you, Daddy).

Jeremiah 29:11. A favorite. He KNOWS our plans. We trust.

More?? Yep. I’m spoiled.

My honey got me the sweetest card ever!
Look at that happy couple on the front. Here’s a kiss for you, my love! (oh, and I get a bonus one from the TOT!) BLESSED!

Now, Tot had been working on some Mother’s Day crafts at school; she was very secretive all week. Now I know why!
WOWWW!!!
Her thumbs surround the picture. Thumbody loves me!

And then the pinky has to get involved. All the little lightning bugs were her pinky. Extra cute.

And the note inside.

Thank you, Family. You make being a MOM the best job in the whole world. I love you MOM too!!! You modeled for me the kind of mom I wanted to be. LOVING.

Speaking love through our words

I’m a logophile at heart. That means I love words for all of you logophiles out there!

Well, we practice this in our home, and my honey models this so well. Take a peak at the last few weeks of cards Tot and I have received.

This is the newest addition

LOVE THIS!!
Tot got one too. Lucky little lady. Her daddy loves her so much.

What about me?

Is this for me?

Oh, Coopy. This ball is too big for you. We’ll play with you after dinner.

Thank you for making our family so full of love. And words! XXOO.

DINO-MITE grades!

Yahoo! All that hard work on Compsoggy paid off. (Thank goodness she didn’t notice he has no arms. Oops.)

And the essay?

Dino-mighty!


That same Friday, she got back her spelling test too. Go TOT!

He provides: Gifts

He being my Savior and Lord. My Father. He is so good to me!
Just the other day, I was going for a walk, and I heard a specific bird; it’s my favorite!
Peach-faced love birds. I believe He put them in my path to remind me of HIS presence. Oh, how creative and lovely is His creation! Such reminders when we need them most.

The two lovebirds on the side reminded my of my LOVE and his love for me!

Then….this little gift. She is truly a light in our lives and in many!

Who is it mommy?

It’s the TOT!
Every Sunday, she lights up SBC as a GREETER! She lights up our home too.

She gives us gifts of her art from parables. ( A house that stands on rock and the prodigal son)

And lest we forget? Impossible to do so with this little guy. He so badly wanted to play with the horsies from the Kentucky Derby.

If only they could be my gift!

Truly truly the greatest gift is HIM but how we see HIM is through HIS wondrous provisions, and that is family. Thank you, Father.