Connection Time {February 2018}

Wowzers, this month sure did fly by.  This month brought a bit of adventure, a sick kid, and the start of the kid's bedroom makeover. So, go grab a cup of coffee or your favorite drink and let's sit down and chat.  This is a chance for us to really get to know each other and make connections, like we would if we were going out to coffee.  I think that those connections and chatting time are so important.  

We are in the middle of painting and giving the boy's bedroom a makeover and my kids are sleeping in random places.  There are no complaints on their end. . . it's all so exciting! I think I am going to do an in process post because there are so often times when we just see the finished product and not all the stuff that happens in between.

The season of Lent started and I love it like I love Advent.  The preparation of our hearts for Christ's death and resurrection are just as important as preparing our heart for His birth.  It is so much more than giving up something for 6 weeks.  We are working our way through Exodus with She Reads Truth/He Reads Truth.  The cards they created for the kids are just so neat!  The kids honestly cannot wait until we do another card, and how much they remember is my favorite.  We will definitely be using this as an excuse to watch the Prince of Egypt when we are done! 

This year, I was put in charge of Bible Memory for our Bible Study and I will have to tell you that I absolutely love it.  It's an area where I actually struggle in and am loving finding fun ways to inspire the ladies (and myself) to memorize our theme verse!  I am loving the exercise of coloring a verse.  It is not only relaxing and fun, but it also is time to pray through the verse and work on memorizing it while your hands are busy being creative. 

Here are some other little tidbits:

Outside my window  the rain that happened earlier is now drying up and the sun in peeking out from behind the clouds.  The lemons are extra pretty right now as they soak in that warm sun!  In other news, our plum tree is enjoying our spring like conditions and has started blooming.  Baby plums are on their way!

I am thinking of how peaceful it is right now and how I had better not get too soaked into my writing time and forget to go pick up those sweet boys of mine.  Ha Ha!

From the kitchen I made these granola bars last night, which I haven't made in quite some time.  They were a huge hit, especially since they are dairy and soy free!  My husband brought home some meyer lemons that are screaming to be made into something as well as the 2 ripe bananas on my counter.  I only have so much flour until thursday. . . so what to make?

I am wearing yoga pants right now (i was painting), but here's one my favorite outfits right now: these cuffed jeans, striped t shirt, and a sweater.  Absolutely loving the basics right now!

I am creating a big boy room for my two boys.  They share a bedroom and there were just some changes that needed to be made in order for it to be more functional and fit the personalities of our quickly growing boys.  Stay tuned to my instagram to see the play-by-play or wait patiently for the wrap up blog post. 


I am going to coffee with a friend tonight. That sounds just so frivolous, but it is seriously one of the best things.  Time with friends is just as valuable to your soul and well being.  I am a much better person because of the people I surround myself with.

I am reading nothing right now.  Well, I started a book by Loraine Snelling last week and haven't picked it up since.  Ha ha.  Tomorrow, I am going to start a Wrinkle in Time with Ethan (since the movie looks amazing!) and I am reading Charlotte's Web with Weston before bed.  I also have a pile of magazines to peruse through.  

I am hoping that it rains some more this week. We haven't  had enough and they are my favorite days. period.

I am hearing the kids do their chores.  For some reason it sounds like dinosaurs are invading.  The reality is:  I am a mom of boys!  (also, I didn't forget to pick them up. . . in case you were worried!)
 
Around the House there is chaos.  We are in the middle of a room redo and last week and the floors are desperate for cleaning. I will be honest with you, some days are like that.  In fact, things have been a bit crazy, so when one of my kids specifically asked for a cuddle date, we dropped everything for some cuddle time.  Sometimes there are more important things than clean floors!

 
One of my favorite things  is my bike.  I've only ridden it once, but I might be in love.  There's nothing fancy pants about it, just a hybrid cruiser from Target.  And a cup to carry my coffee, obviously.  My helmet came in the mail yesterday and now we can go on family bike rides, since everyone can officially ride a bike! 

A few plans for the week:
  : paint
  : Paint
  : finish painting
  : enjoy the rain
  : have coffee and pastries with the hubby

oh and make cupcakes.  Because, we can. 
 
What I am listening to right now is the Disney Hits station on Apple Music.  It has been my painting music because I can blare it full blast. . . and sing along, because nobody's home!  (Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this?)  I've also been listening to Dianne Michelle.  Dianne did the worship at the Aspire conference that was held at our church last weekend.  She has a beautiful voice and is was paired quite wonderfully with the laughter of Anita Renfroe! 


 Now, it's your turn!  Grab your coffee and let's connect! You don't have to do them all! I can't wait to hear from you! You can even private message me if you don't want to make it public.  

Outside my window
I am thinking
From the kitchen
I am wearing
I am creating
I am going
I am reading
I am hoping
I am hearing
Around the House
One of my favorite things
A few plans for the week
What I am listening to