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Preschool Classroom Reveal

Setting Up the Preschool Classroom - GREAT ideas!!

See this room?

It is my new home.

It has literally eaten up my entire life in the span of a few short weeks. šŸ™‚

I teach all morning, work in the afternoon for the school’s front office, and then take my boys home to feed them the same thing for the 3rd night in a row and then fall into a coma of exhaustion.

The other day I was like, “Blog? Ā What blog????”

My mother-in-law wisely told me (when I called her crying about this dramatic life change) to lower my expectations for the next month and hold on for the adjustment.

But tonight was Back to School Night with all my new parents and I am still awake and completely wired from having had conversation that did not involve me telling someone to stop throwing sand or did they go poopy? Ā And because I know you’re all sittingĀ around wondering why I haven’t posted in an eon, I decided to send a little note and let you know that full-time work did not kill me off.

Although on Thursday last week it almost did.

But oh how I love my sweet new students and their families!

And how much fun it has been to see them enjoying our little spaceĀ that took 400 trips to Ikea and 75% of my entire year’s budget to set up. šŸ™‚

Before I show you the after photos, however, I wanted to give you a peek at the before photos!classroom BEFORE 2 classroom BEFORE 1 classroom BEFORE

When I first started teaching the 2’s last year I was in a different classroom that I shared with another teacher.

This year I was moved to a new room that has been kind of infamous around the school as having a funky, narrow/crowded shape.

But the Lord gave me great peace and excitement for the project of creating a space of my own. Ā I also loved lookingĀ to Him for some out-of-the-box ideas to help make the room feel large and accommodating for such a busy age.

I’m so happy with the results…

**Warning – PICTURE OVERLOAD.**classroom 22classroom 3

This is our Circle Time area and main bulletin board for learning.

In the 2 year old class, we focus on a specific Bible memory verse, a shape, a color, and a number for the entire month.

We celebrate the calendar and weather every day as well.

I bought an oil drip pan from Walmart for $11 and use it as a magnet wall for the children.

The school buses on the pan are how I take attendance each morning. Ā We sing THIS SONG and then the children get to put their bus on the wall.

classroom 4Even though they can’t read yet, I like to post a schedule of our daily activities and I talk about it throughout the day with them.

They get really excited about Goodbyes because it means MOMMY TIME!

I found these adorable schedule cards as a FREE Printable from HERE.

classroom 19These are our classroom rules.

I refer to them 100 million times a day during the first month of school.classroom 16classroom desk

This is my desk.

It is so cute, but when you teach preschoolers, you NEVER ever get to use it! Ā Haha!classroom 17

We spend a lot of time at that changing table.

And those cabinets are overflowing with important preschool supplies like googly eyes and Glue DotsĀ and Do-A-Dot Markers and every color of pipe cleaner you could possibly imagine.

classroom 2

I have all of my parents send in photos of their families so that I can display them for the children to visit throughout the day.

I like that they can stay connected with their loved ones even when they are apart!classroom 1

I believe I need to budget for more puzzles.

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I love to label things.

It is a tremendous help at clean-up time.

You wouldn’t believe the hurricane this room becomes when we are focused on our play.

The only reason the classroom looks so awesome at the moment is because I had to get it in tip top shape for Back to School Night. šŸ™‚

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I saw a great idea on Pinterest to use cheap picture frames for all the mandatory policy things (firedrill, lockdown, procedures, etc.).

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Dramatic play is SO encouraged in our room!

Today two of my girls dressed up in gowns and informed me that they were going on an adventure.

Also, 2 year olds love to put stuff in things so I like to have lots of purses, bags and baskets on hand.classroom 12

This is our train table and rice/water table.

That rice table is a ton of fun but a BEAST to clean up.classroom 11classroom 21

Over the train table is our Birthday Bulletin Board (idea from HERE).

During the first week of school the children decorate some birthday crowns that I purchaseĀ fromĀ Michael’s.

Then they get to wear the crowns on their birthday, of course. Ā It generates so much anticipation for their special day!

As you can see, we have already celebrated one little girl.classroom 13

This is our kitchen area where the kids cook me 10 course meals about 7 times a day.

If one of them grows up to be the next Julia Child or Emeril, I will make sure everyone knows that they got their start in PreK-2 with Mrs. B.

I like to hang mirrors in my room because the children just love to look at themselves while they are exploring.

The other morning we all stood in front of the mirrors and practiced our silly faces.

Then I glanced out our classroom door window and saw a parent peeking in to watch.

I’m sure they were having second thoughts about their child’s enrollment.cute classroom

And there it is.

This room where even if it didn’t have any toys or decorations or paraphernaliaĀ from Ikea, would still have the Holy Spirit.

And that’s really all that matters to me anyway –

That my students know Jesus and His absolutely perfect, unfailing, and precious love for them.

Not where my desk lamps are from.

I hope you like it!

Happy Preschool Classroom Reveal-ing! šŸ™‚

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Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

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38 Comments

  1. Leeza Hanson

    August 22, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    You are amazing and each and every child you teach is forever going to be so blessed to have you as there teacher !!! Thank you for all you do and share in Jesus name!!!

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  2. Debra Revitzer

    August 22, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    If I had children, I’d love for them to have a teacher who cared as much as you!

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  3. sabrina

    August 22, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    What an awesome preschool room you’ve created!!! Way to go! I LOVE the Mr Potato Head rules….the butt is hilarious! Also love the family photo idea! Have a wonderful year and many blessings!

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  4. JJ

    August 22, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Can I be in your class (even though I’m 42?)

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  5. Marsha prill

    August 22, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I love, love you rugs in your classroom! Are they from IKEA too? I have been teaching preschool for 20 years amd am always looking for ways to brighten our space amd make it happy.

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      August 22, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      All the rugs are from Ikea except the butterfly rug – that one I inherited and I do not know where it came from! šŸ™‚

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      • Teresa

        July 22, 2017 at 2:04 am

        This one is similar
        https://www.rtrkidsrugs.com/123-ABC-Butterfly-Fun-Rug-p/cfk35xx.htm

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        • Teresa

          July 22, 2017 at 2:09 am

          Comes in oval too.

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  6. Gail Spinnato

    August 22, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Having been a kindergarten teacher for 20 years in rural Mississippi, I understand the joy you have in setting up your awesome classroom this year! The most important element is the excitement for learning that you will bring to your new students! May The Lord bless you and use your talents to inspire that love of learning in your young students. Through your guidance in such a caring Christian classroom they will be truly blessed!

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  7. Joanna Kim

    August 22, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    what a wondeful job you did! your room looks greaet!

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  8. sparklemamabloggin

    August 22, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Reblogged this on sparkleonblogmama and commented:
    This is the life of a teacher! So please remember this next time you want to complain!

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  9. Danielle

    August 22, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    I would feel so blessed to have Mrs. B for Savannah’s pre-k teacher!! I know those kids just love you so much šŸ™‚

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  10. byrnenlove

    August 22, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    I’m debating the great return-to-work crisis now, too. After teaching full time for 12 years, and being blessed with an amazing part-time opportunity for three years, now my brain is ready to return to the classroom full time, but my heart is torn. Seeing your pictures and reading your enthusiasm is soooooooo reassuring to me that it’ll all be okay when I take that plunge. Thanks for sharing!!!!

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  11. lacyclan

    August 22, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Yeah, great job Mrs. B!

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  12. Shelly

    August 22, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Your classroom looks terrific, Julie. So fun and inviting, My prayers are with you as you adjust to working full time.

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  13. grandmamommom

    August 23, 2014 at 12:05 am

    You must be such an inspiration to your little ones. What a cheery,inviting space. And I love your desk although you can’t use it!

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  14. Andrea Worley (@andreamworley)

    August 23, 2014 at 11:51 am

    beautiful class room space! loved how you totally maximized every inch!! and i love the family photos!

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  15. Juanita in OH

    August 23, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Your room is beautiful! I wish I had children in your class because there seems to me so much nurturing, LOVE and joy given by you. As you said, the best part is Jesus’ presence! TFS.
    P.S. It is heart warming to read this after hearing about a young girl that told a classmate “God bless you” when she sneezed and it is against school or classroom policy!!! They are determining whether or not there will be consequences or not. I simply cannot believe the direction that some people are going in.

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  16. Arleen

    August 25, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    I love your room! When I grow up, I want to be like you. God bless you!

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  17. quazymama

    September 6, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Love, love, love the classroom. I spied the beautiful big red barn in the corner in your last picture – where did you get such a gorgeous barn? We’ve been on the hunt for one like that for months. I can only say I wish my classroom looked as colorful and fun as yours. God bless you.

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 8, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      Hey there! Thank you for your sweet words! I wish I knew where that barn is from! I inherited it with the room! Many blessings to you!

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      • Maria Harding

        July 5, 2019 at 7:10 pm

        Hi there, I just love your roomšŸ˜ do you mind me asking where you purchased the resources for your circle time board please? They are so colorful and inviting

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        • Jen

          April 21, 2020 at 6:36 pm

          I LOVE your website! I am a teacher to ones and twos and would love to know where you got your circle time board stuff too. It is perfect!! Thank you for a wonderful website that I go back to often! šŸ™‚

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  18. Veronica

    September 15, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Oh my goodness, I love love love it! Adorable!

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  19. Sheila

    October 23, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    We are so blessed to have you as our sons teacher!!! Its a daily discussion in our home how great you are and how much our son loves his first school experince. You have done a wonderful job with the classroom- especially for it having such an awkward shape- but you really figured out how to use the space really well! It looks awesome and I love how you made little “areas” and stations separated by shelves and rugs…I would probably push everything against the wall! I dont have an eye for stuff like that but you certainly do! Its such a lovely space for the kids šŸ™‚

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  20. Mary Chancellor

    August 6, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    I love the Mr. Potato Head rules chart. What is the “butt” that indicates you sit on your bottom? That’s not a piece from Mr. Potato Head, is it?

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      August 6, 2015 at 11:04 pm

      Hi Mary! It is, indeed, a potato head bottom. šŸ™‚

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      • Anna Evens

        September 27, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        How did you get the plastic to stick to the paper? I am having a hard time! šŸ™‚

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  21. Jessica

    August 6, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Is the toy shelf from ikea?! I need one like that! Haha : ) GREAT room & it’s good to know there are still teachers out there that care SO much!

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  22. Linda

    August 15, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    Hi Julie! The room looks great! Did you buy the large aluminum tin that’s under your bulletin board at ikea also? I NEED it!!! ?
    PS- I work with Christen and I was Selah’s teacher! ?

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      August 15, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Hey Linda! I got the large oil drip pan from Walmart in the car section! It is about $12. It is AMAZING! šŸ™‚ And I’m so happy to hear that you work with my sister! What fun!!!! I hope you have a wonderful year!

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  23. Vanessa

    April 7, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Where did you get the wavy mirrors, and the cute blue tent top?

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      April 8, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      IKEA! šŸ™‚ Love that store!

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  24. Lisa

    August 13, 2016 at 12:43 am

    How did you make the tent wall hanging?

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      August 14, 2016 at 10:25 pm

      Hi Lisa! I bought that at IKEA! šŸ™‚

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  25. marisa mackiewicz

    August 25, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Can you tell me what paint color you used?

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      August 27, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      Hi! I used Benjamin Moore’s Robin’s Egg Blue. šŸ™‚

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  26. Jill

    May 28, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    Hi
    Looks amazing. I need a shelf like the pint one you have paintings on. Can you tell me where if came from please

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  • Date night in ā˜€ļøJulyā˜€ļø priorities >>

āœ… Wear flowy dress šŸ‘— 
āœ… Go see a fun movie šŸŽ„ 
āœ… Eat French fries and also his French fries šŸŸ 
āœ… Laugh a ton šŸ˜‚
āœ… Remember why you’re best friends and in it forever ā¤ļø
  • ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

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  • šŸŽ‰ NOAH is 16! šŸŽ‰

Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. šŸ„…šŸ’šŸ“£

Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. šŸ˜…

You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ā¤ļøšŸ§”šŸ’›

Happiest of birthdays, bruh! šŸ˜Ž
  • Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠšŸŒ“
  • This passage really encouraged me recently! It comes from Jeremiah 17:7-8.

I’m drawn to passages that describe the fruit of a person who loves and trusts God. This is what we are offered every single day in Christ! But I definitely don’t *feel* fruitful, steady, and confident every single day! I am often tossed around by my circumstances, ruled by my emotions, distracted by worldly pleasures, and basically overthinking everything in the universe.

Interesting that the verses just before it say,

ā€œCursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength…he shall not see when good comesā€¦ā€

Maybe we get so focused on what everyone around us has or is doing that we miss standing confident on all the good he is sending into our own lives. We grasp at ā€œif onlysā€ and ā€œwhat ifsā€ so regularly that we are paralyzed to see good or do any good for Him.

Put your hope in God! Look at Him! Command your soul to remember. Stop scrolling. Look your people in the eye. Do something kind for someone! Choose to not be the main character! Tell the overthinking part of your brain to be quiet and thank God instead. Even when it is hard! Deep roots are never formed without some struggle.

This is where we get to be blessed, sisters. Trusting in Jesus (even when it looks a little desperate and needy) will produce strong, fruitful, and confident women in the Lord! šŸ’›šŸ§”ā¤ļøšŸ’™šŸ©µšŸ’š
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The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
  • I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. 

I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. 

But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!

If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is.  He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting.

Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. 

**Only He can satisfy.**

Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! šŸ’
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Easter 2025 Thoughts >>

Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! šŸ™ŒšŸ»

This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church.

Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!!

I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). 

Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it.

God bless you! āœļøšŸ’šŸ™ŒšŸ»šŸ˜
  • Woohoo! 🄳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the ā€œprofessional officiantā€ (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! šŸ’ƒšŸ¼šŸŖ©

My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. ā€œManā€.

To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went.

And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate.

So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit.

I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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āœ… Wear flowy dress šŸ‘— 
āœ… Go see a fun movie šŸŽ„ 
āœ… Eat French fries and also his French fries šŸŸ 
āœ… Laugh a ton šŸ˜‚
āœ… Remember why you’re best friends and in it forever ā¤ļø
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Date night in ā˜€ļøJulyā˜€ļø priorities >> āœ… Wear flowy dress šŸ‘— āœ… Go see a fun movie šŸŽ„ āœ… Eat French fries and also his French fries šŸŸ āœ… Laugh a ton šŸ˜‚ āœ… Remember why you’re best friends and in it forever ā¤ļø
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ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
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ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€ The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends. These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth! Happy Birthday America! 🄳 šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
2 months ago
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šŸŽ‰ NOAH is 16! šŸŽ‰

Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. šŸ„…šŸ’šŸ“£

Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. šŸ˜…

You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ā¤ļøšŸ§”šŸ’›

Happiest of birthdays, bruh! šŸ˜Ž
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šŸŽ‰ NOAH is 16! šŸŽ‰ Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. šŸ„…šŸ’šŸ“£ Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. šŸ˜… You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ā¤ļøšŸ§”šŸ’› Happiest of birthdays, bruh! šŸ˜Ž
2 months ago
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Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠšŸŒ“
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Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠšŸŒ“
2 months ago
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This passage really encouraged me recently! It comes from Jeremiah 17:7-8. I’m drawn to passages that describe the fruit of a person who loves and trusts God. This is what we are offered every single day in Christ! But I definitely don’t *feel* fruitful, steady, and confident every single day! I am often tossed around by my circumstances, ruled by my emotions, distracted by worldly pleasures, and basically overthinking everything in the universe. Interesting that the verses just before it say, ā€œCursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength…he shall not see when good comesā€¦ā€ Maybe we get so focused on what everyone around us has or is doing that we miss standing confident on all the good he is sending into our own lives. We grasp at ā€œif onlysā€ and ā€œwhat ifsā€ so regularly that we are paralyzed to see good or do any good for Him. Put your hope in God! Look at Him! Command your soul to remember. Stop scrolling. Look your people in the eye. Do something kind for someone! Choose to not be the main character! Tell the overthinking part of your brain to be quiet and thank God instead. Even when it is hard! Deep roots are never formed without some struggle. This is where we get to be blessed, sisters. Trusting in Jesus (even when it looks a little desperate and needy) will produce strong, fruitful, and confident women in the Lord! šŸ’›šŸ§”ā¤ļøšŸ’™šŸ©µšŸ’š
2 months ago
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My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
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My parents are moving. 😢 The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨ I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
3 months ago
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I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. 

I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. 

But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!

If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is.  He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting.

Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. 

**Only He can satisfy.**

Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! šŸ’
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I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever! If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is. He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting. Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. **Only He can satisfy.** Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! šŸ’
4 months ago
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āœļøšŸ’HAPPY EASTERšŸ’āœļø

Easter 2025 Thoughts >>

Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! šŸ™ŒšŸ»

This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church.

Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!!

I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). 

Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it.

God bless you! āœļøšŸ’šŸ™ŒšŸ»šŸ˜
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āœļøšŸ’HAPPY EASTERšŸ’āœļø Easter 2025 Thoughts >> Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! šŸ™ŒšŸ» This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church. Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!! I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it. God bless you! āœļøšŸ’šŸ™ŒšŸ»šŸ˜
4 months ago
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Woohoo! 🄳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the ā€œprofessional officiantā€ (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! šŸ’ƒšŸ¼šŸŖ©

My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. ā€œManā€.

To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went.

And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate.

So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit.

I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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Woohoo! 🄳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the ā€œprofessional officiantā€ (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! šŸ’ƒšŸ¼šŸŖ© My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. ā€œManā€. To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went. And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate. So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit. I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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