Thursday, June 16, 2016

Friday Favorites!

Dear Friday,

It's not the same anymore.  I still look forward to you, but it is just different.  I use to look forward to the relaxation that you brought, but now that's it's summer Monday through Thursday bring the same relaxation.  In fact, Friday, every time you come around now it just reminds me that we are one week closer to the dreaded routine again.  Don't feel bad, Friday, it won't be long until I'm counting down to you and those football games you bring to town.  In the meantime, I'll just share a few of my Friday Favorites!




This week on the blog...

On Tuesday, I linked up my Shelly and Katy to share my #1 Family Vacation Tip.  You guys need to check out a few of those posts if you're planning a trip this summer.  There were some genius ideas shared.  If you missed my post, you can check it out here, too.  It's all about avoiding the "Are we there yet?" questions that we start to hear 15 minutes after we pull out of the driveway.




On Wednesday, I linked up with my blog buddy Johannah for her first ever Recipe Club linkup.  I shared the dessert recipe that I am requested to make the most.  If I'm being honest, part of the reason I shared it is so maybe these certain people would start making it on their own and I could make it a little less.  You know who you are...




On Thursday, I interviewed the first man I ever fell in love with...my Dad!  Check out a few words of wisdom from the man who raised yours truly.






On Monday my sweet Kendall left for camp, but not just any camp, GA Camp.  GA Camp is a girl's camp through church for girls in grades 1st through 6th.  Kendall is going to be a junior, but went to camp as a counselor for our church this week.  Kendall has the biggest heart ever.  She has two great loves in life; Jesus and helping people.  She has sent me a couple of texts this week that brought tears to my eyes.  She is so confident in her faith and so loving.  I pray that she will continue to grow in her faith and to always put God first in her life.  Over the last year or so we have had so many conversations about her "planting seeds" which basically means sharing her faith with others, even if it's just in a simple act.  Our pastor wrapped up a series this past Sunday on Difference Makers.  He mentioned last week that sometimes we plant seeds that we may never see grow, but they do!  Kendall, you are a difference maker!


(I'm biased, but isn't she the cutest?)




With Kendall gone this week, we've just been sitting around sad and lonely.  Just Kidding!  We have been staying busy!

Did you know June 14th was Flag Day?  We did!  So we decked out in our favorite patriotic gear.  Yes, Jess is wearing my sunglasses because a mama's gotta do what a mama's gotta do to get a decent picture.

Here's your Emilyism for the day (and I apologize to any of my former teachers that might read my blog): for the longest time I thought that Diana Ross made our flag.  I remember thinking (at a young, elementary age), "What?  She has hit songs, can sing and dance AND sew the American flag?  Some people have all the talent!"  Turns out it was actually Betsy Ross.  Two totally different people.  My bad!




We also went to story time at the library on Wednesday.  We walked over to the fountain and threw a few coins in and made some wishes.  I heard Jess wish for a motorcycle, so that worries me a little...





The most talked about event this week among my kiddos was the snake in the pool.  The Country Club that we swim at is literally a "country" club...like in the middle of a pasture...people are bailing hay right next to us...so, it was bound to happen.  He returned to the pond after he was strongly discouraged from swimming in the pool.  I just hope he stays there.  If not, he needs to fork over his annual dues.  No one swims for free!






This past Tuesday was one of my favorite days of the month...Bunco!  I absolutely love this girl time.  We play with twelve people, so it works out that everyone has a month to host Bunco in their home.  When you host, you provide the meal and a small prize.  We have a standard group of twelve, but if you can't make it, we find a sub.  So, for example, this night we had three out, so three subs.  It's always fun to catch up with an old friend, or perhaps meet a new friend.  Being a mom can get lonely sometimes and you crave conversation with someone that you aren't married to or share DNA with.  I am so thankful for this fun group of ladies!






My husband does NOT like being on the blog, but with Father's Day coming up, I have to take this time to tell him thank you for being an amazing Dad.  Some of you may have read this post I wrote a while back about Mark diving into parenting Kendall with me when we got married.  She was five years old and...well, you know how five year old girls can be.  Mark nailed it!  He knew exactly how to be her friend...because he's not her parent, yet earn her respect, because he is my husband.  



When Jess and Jentry were born Mark literally radiated with pride.  His face beamed when he held each of them for the first time.  He took four weeks off to be with me after each of their births.  The first four weeks of their lives I did not change one single diaper, because he is a hands on dad.  This guy embraces fatherhood.  




I've said it before, but it's worth repeating: I hope Jess grows up to be just like you, and I hope Kendall and Jentry marry men just like you!



As you celebrate the special men in your life this Father's Day, I urge you to pray for so may that are without their dad this Father's Day.  Also, pray for the Father's that are missing their children on this special day.  Life is so fragile.  Take a few moments this weekend and spend it with the people you love most.  

That's all I've got for you today!  As always, thank you for taking a little time out of your day to share it with me.  I hope you have a blessed weekend!

Emily

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16 comments:

  1. Oh Emily so much I love about this post! Look at your oldest sweetie pie! So proud of her and her convictions for Christ :) The country club being a country club lol I love it. There is a country club a county over that is surrounded by a farm it makes me laugh every time I see it. There is a golf course tucked in there somewhere but not near the pool! Every time I jump in our pool the thought of a snake being around goes through my mind! Happy Father's Day to your husband, what a wonderful, superb man to gladly step into the role of father for your daughter and to be so supportive and helpful with the littles. I love it! We are both blessed with great husbands! xo Amanda

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    1. Thank you for all your kind words! It definitely has been hard to relax at the pool after seeing that snake!! Eeek!

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  2. Before my friends and I had kids we played Bunco once or twice a month. I really miss those nights. Maybe we will try to start that back up this Fall. I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend!!

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    1. You definitely should. It's such a fun night with the girls, and a great chance to get to know others, too!

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  3. LOVE the pics of your Mr. And sweet interview with your daddy!! Soak up every precious summer second!! Enjoy your weekend beautiful!!

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    1. Thank you, Andrea! I feel like summer break is flying by! I can't believe it's almost July!

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  4. So awesome that Kendall is a counselor at camp! I used to play Bunco and I enjoyed it. Funny about Diana Ross and the flag!!

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    1. She loved camp & getting to know the younger girls. I'm so proud of her compassionate heart!

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  5. My goodness, I didn't realize how much I missed being sick this week! Guess I should have started with your previous post! If I ever have a daughter I hope she is similar to Kendall. She seems so sweet and is a great role model! I don't do snakes so I would be paranoid every time from then on haha! I seriously love that firework picture SO much!

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    1. I'm sorry you were sick. I hope you're feeling better! Kendall is a great kid. There's times I'm not even sure that I raised her! Ha!! I'm definitely blessed with her!

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  6. Chauncey isn't a fan of being on the blog either. ONe time he was recognized by a fellow Lex blogger out in public, and she thankfully didn't approach him.lol If she would've, he probably would've come home insisting that I cease blogging.hahahaha Yay for Kendall, and I'm cracking up over Diana Ross!

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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    1. Oh my goodness. If Mark got recognized in public he would definitely freak!! Why are guys so difficult? ;)

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  7. Oh my goodness, I would FREAK out about a snake in the pool. Getting the chills now!

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    1. Yes!! I definitely kept looking over my shoulder at the pool this weekend. Freaky!!

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  8. Aww I love that Kendall has gone to camp as a counselor, little girls need good role models to look up too. Your husband sounds EXACTLY like my husband. He would swear off all forms of social media if he could.

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    1. Kendall loved camp! She was glowing telling me about it. My husband doesn't have any form of social media. In fact, he probably wouldn't even have a smart phone if his work didn't insist on it. Ha!

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