Sunday, September 30, 2012

life is so exciting.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

joy joy joy

i am full of joy
joy that the Lord is working in my life and changing my heart
joy that I have a family who loves me unconditionally (even on days when I am less than pleasant to be around)
joy that i have a passion and a dream and a career that i love and am blessed to do
joy that God is providing so mightily and in ways i could never have even imagined
joy that Jesus is planting seeds in my heart for the future
joy that i have friends who love me, are there for me, laugh with me, pray for me, and who will say the hard things i need to hear.
joy that i am loved and redeemed and whole because of Jesus
joy joy joy

Friday, September 28, 2012

this is the story of the day we packed up the car and went to the zoo.

This is the story of the day we packed up the car and went to the zoo.

My grandpa's work had a picnic at como and bought free passes for their employees and their employee's families, so we packed up the car one Saturday afternoon and went. The park was still summery and the leaves grew thick and green on trees. We had icecream sandwiches (and gluten free bomb pops), walked until our feet were sore, went on ride after ride thanks to unlimited passes (thank you, grandpa's work!) and had a good time. We enjoyed each other and enjoyed the time we had together and enjoyed the day.

I love having a big family. Everything is so much sweeter when there are more people to enjoy moments and collect memories like the bright bands around your wrists to get in the park. Laughter becomes infectious and being together brings up stories from years ago. It doesn't matter if you've heard them before or if they're new to your ears, they become even more special. Family is so good! And I am so blessed with mine.

This is just a little bit of our day and a small story of our family who love and enjoy each other very much. (not to mention tease each other mercilessly ☺)