07.31.21

So happy we could gather and celebrate our good friend LB turning SIX!!

And share some giant grins and baby snuggles too!! 

 

07.30.21

The Arts Center | Athens, Tennessee

There is nothing REVOLTING about these sweet children!!

SO much FUN getting to see my talented nieces

 show off their creative artwork and take to the stage today!! 

I love that they loved it!!

#miniartscamp

#wedoitforthejoy

 

07.29.21

Lots on the calendar today...

but super THANKFUL for a bit of time to explore G&G's new yards

 

07.28.21

Celebrating something EXCITING and NEW for these two!! 

They have been working so hard to get to this day...

so for a moment, let's pause and have a little party for them!

 

07.27.21

~Grateful for a day full of giggles and games~

Fun Friends in the morning and Nifty Nieces in the afternoon!! 

 

07.26.21

Hooray!! My three favorite Kentucky girls are here!!

Thankful two of them could splash in the almost finished pond before the rains came pouring down.

 

07.25.21

This family is in the business of serious JOY- spreading!

So happy to have them back in town! 

And now... we have an established anniversary tradition! 😄

 

07.24.21

Counting the gift of this pretty mug, the friendship of the giver of it, 

and the size of it for the amount of coffee it held to fuel me for the day's tasks ahead!

 

07.23.21

Such a sweet time getting to be in the same room for this happy reunion 

 

07.22.21

Yay for a day on the town and a lunch date with our favorite server!!

 

07.21.21

So very grateful for the lavish kindness and generosity of my sweet friend!

We thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous date night from my favorite sushi restaurant!

 

07.20.21

We loved having Emma join us for lunch!

Thanks also to her for teaching these cool sous chefs some super mac-n-cheese skills!

 

07.19.21

Hooray!! Treasured Thomas Time is finally here!!

Let the crafts and plays and dancing and fun and games begin!!

(oh, and the farm chores and kitchen duty and laundry help too) 😅 

 

07.18.21

Jana + Michael

Thomas + Grose Families

 God's Faithfulness + Kindness

Thankful to be a witness to this sweet ceremony and celebration!

 

07.17.21

What a terrific team we had leading us for Isaiah117 House Lemonade Stand Day!!

Thank you, Mandy and Ella for making a difference for the children in McMinn-Monroe Counties!

#changingthewayfostercarebegins #loveyourenotalone #causeimgonnastandbyyou

🍋🍋🍋

 

07.16.21

"We were filled with laughter, 

and we sang for joy. 

And the other nations said, 

"What amazing things the Lord has done for them."

Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!

What joy!"

Psalms 126:2-3

VBS 2021 | That's a wrap!

❤To God be the Glory, Great things He has Done!! ❤

 

07.15.21

~Singing, Skits, Stories, Games, Crafts, Security, and Snacks~

So many people serving our little ones selflessly with much LOVE and JOY!

When I'm not weepy at the thought of it all,

I'm as giddy as my buddy Ezra with these balloons!!

 

07.14.21

VBS 2021 

~Clap Your Hands! Stomp Your Feet! Sing For Joy!~

My face hurts from smiling so much tonight!!

Let's do it again tomorrow...and the next night too 😄

 

07.13.21

It's Vacation Bible School Eve!!

I am VERY thankful for the hearts of these servants (in real life and on the video)!!

A little last minute lemonade, cookies, planning, and prayer...

We are READY!!

 

07.12.21

Even though it was for GOOD reasons, two weeks without our morning walks was too long!

Grateful for my dear friend who will walk, talk, laugh and pray with me.

This might look like a driveway, but to me this morning...well, we were standing on holy ground.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20

07.11.21

Sundays are my Favorites!

Especially when sweet Mamas share their little ones with me!!

Thankful for worship time with Micah and then some "stolen" snuggles with Bastian!!!

 

07.10.21

Homeward Bound

Giving thanks for this past week and the precious people we met!

"Do good, O LORD, to those who are good,

and to those who are upright in their hearts!"

Psalms 125:4

07.09.21

"Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving 

and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen."

Revelation 7:12

I had a bit of a "come apart" after our morning team devotions, BUT GOD...

had Scott in the right place for a comforting hug...

delivered big smiles during "Recreational Renaissance"...

reminded me of HOPE...

showed me the unity of FAMILIA R3M...

and graciously allowed us the time with our new amigas to follow through 

with baking Mama Paige's famous chocolate chip cookies!!

07.08.21

Grateful for a sunset walk with Scott to see their progress on the casa del árbol and fun slide,

followed by s'mores, singing, and this sparkling sky! 

The fireworks were certainly cool, but even cooler....

singing worship songs in Spanish and English simultaneously!! 

 

07.07.21

 Loved the peace and quiet walking to see the sunrise this morning! 

Grateful for an extra SWEET time with the kids during "Artistic Expression" 

Family walk to the cross for sunset exceeded my expectations and imagination...

WOW!!!

 

07.06.21

Starting the day with a giant dose of GRACE!!

Thankful we could reallocate these provisions to hold us over until a later dinnertime.

Oh...and also super thankful for MERCY at the border while making memories with these three!

One more GOOD gift because Valeria and Juanis saved their delicious, carefully prepared meal for us,

and I LOVED how Scott presented it with such flair!!

07.05.21

"He was full of unfailing LOVE and FAITHFULNESS. 

And we have seen His GLORY, the glory of the Father's one and only Son."

John 1:14

Joelle and Rachel were also FULL of love and faithfulness today!

What a GIFT as they helped plan super fun activities, then rolled ALL these shirts in preparation!

07.04.21

Grateful for our Pre- and Post- Worship Service Strolls around the Ranch

"But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;

let them ever sing for joy, 

and spread your protection over them,

that those who love your name may exult in you.

For you bless the righteous, O LORD;

you cover him with favor as with a shield."

Psalms 5:11-12

07.03.21

Athens, Tennessee | 6:14 a.m.

Next stop- Guadalupe, Mexico

"Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth"

Psalms 124:8

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07.02.21

Happy to get to help the TrewSistas make their Casa even more beautiful and homey

 

07.01.21

Trew Crew Core Four dinner together on a random Thursday is fun