A WONDERFUL Weekend!!!

This weekend I got to see my brother, his wife, and my nice and nephew. I couldn't believe how big my niece and nephew are, the last time I saw them Reed was just a baby and now he is a little man. I try to keep up with their lives as best as I can with them living in Ohio but there are still so many little things that I don't get to know about them. Here are a few things I learned this weekend:

Scottie- Reed's stuffed animal that must be with him before, during, and after sleeping.

Tubby Time- Bath time for both Grace & Reed.

My Only Sunshine- Song that you have to sing to Reed a few times while you rock him before you put him to sleep. My favorite Auntie job :)

Loli- Lolly pop that Grace and Reed get while they do their breathing treatments at night, the affect of having a father with asthma.

Jesus Loves- Grace's new favorite game, just think duck duck goose. jesus loves, jesus loves, jesus loves...you!

Vroom Vroom- Reed's word for a motorcycle. He is obsessed with motorcycles, we walked by one and he stopped, pointed at it and then wouldn't leave.

I know these kids do not belong to me but I can't imagine loving anything more than I love them! I feel like I got just a glimpse of Christ's love for his children this weekend. I am so thankful to have gotten to spend this time with them, even though it was so short.

Gracie and I played with Photo Booth for a while, here are some pics. Who knew something so simple could be so entertaining to a 3 year old.

Blessed...

Yesterday we had Brie's Birthday/Going Away party at our house and today I was thinking about how blessed I have been to have Brie in my life and then I started thinking about all the things that bring joy to my life during this busy season. I am constantly thinking about my classes, homework, Homecoming, Yule, Legacy Week, my finances, and other responsibilities I have, so I thought I would take some time and reflect on the things in my life that I am blessed by:
-Brie
-1 on 1s with Heather and Janelle
-Phone calls from my sister, brother, mom and dad
-Knowing I get to see my niece and nephew in 2 weeks!!!!!!!
-Planning events for CBU that I hope will be glorifying to God
-Getting to go to bed the same time as my roommate and making up hand motions to songs before we fall asleep
-Seeing Dylan, Jon, Taylor and Travis and how God has been working in their lives the past 2 years
-Spending quality time with my roommates and us being open and honest with each other
-Sandals Church
-Living in a house this year and not having to worry about parking
-Classes and teachers that are challenging and educating

Here are some pics from Brie's Party, much thanks to Candy for being our awesome photographer...


















Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate Brie, I know she felt extremely blessed to have you all here!