1. Our Bedroom
I took this picture earlier this week after our crazy stuck-in-Dallas-for-forever saga, because I was just so happy to be home for a few days after not having luggage or a way to get home for a few days.
But after I took it, it made me realize how much I just love our bedroom. In the past two years, I've really tried to put forth more effort to make our home more inviting and welcoming - even though decorating is not something I'm skilled at. But I always love the final results!
I'm so happy we put forth a little effort to spruce up our room - because it makes me happy every time I walk into it!
2. My Kids (aka Cheerleaders)
My kids are basically my biggest fans and they embarrass me with their excitement over anything related to my books. When we spotted my new book at the Chicago airport, they were all "I can't believe my mom has a book at the airport!! Let's tell everyone this is your book!!"
And I was all, "I can't believe it either (God has truly done exceedingly abundantly above all I could ever dream!) but let's not tell anyone. Shh! Please don't embarrass me!"
But I love how they are my cheerleaders and are so excited about things like this!
3. New Year's Eve With All My Extended Family
My brother got married on Saturday, so my whole entire extended family was in town for New Year's Eve - which meant we got to have our family's traditional New Year's Eve celebration all together - complete with crazy games, Limbo, and snacks.
As shown in the photo above, I almost royally hurt myself attempting to win the game of Limbo. Spoiler alert: I didn't win. Also, I may be getting a little old to be fiercely competitive at this game!!
4. My Kids All Dressed Up for My Brother's Wedding
My brother and his new wife graciously asked all of their nieces and nephews to be in their wedding - which my kids thought was pretty much the best. thing. ever.
The girls were Mini Maids and Silas was one of the "Ring Barriers", as he called himself.
The girls got to choose their dresses. Kathrynne chose a simple navy dress with leggings and cowboy boots. Kaitlynn chose a poofy, shimmery dress and wedges. I love how different these kids all are from each other. Seeing their personalities bloom and blossom makes me love them even more - if that is possible!!
5. Running the Coffee Bar With My Sisters
It was SO fun to run the Coffee Bar with two of my sisters at the wedding reception. We made Breves, Lattes, and Mochas and we had a line of people waiting the entire reception!! My sister-in-law, Ellen, also helped out, but we couldn't find her when we finally remembered to take a picture at the very end of the day!
{And yes, I am short. But this picture is a little deceiving because both of my sisters had on high heels - and I had taken my shoes off at this point because my feel were so tired from tons of walking and standing all day long!}
What are YOU loving this week? Tell us in the comments!