Insta-Friday

This is my first insta-friday. I am so excited to share our day with you.

After 3 doctor visits and a hives outbreak my poor baby is over these meds.

Ella's birthday invites were mailed today. The post master looked at me like I was a little crazy. The last time I mailed inflatables were in college. :) Ella told the confused woman they were for her "Happy" This is what she calls birthdays. It melts my heart because I do think they are extremely happy and my friends and families birthdays are a happy day for me.

This is where the doctor pricked ella's finger. She refused to do anything with this hand. It was like she didn't have a right hand. Finally at 5:30, I thought I wonder if I take it off? Sure thing, that girl said, "Boo Boo gone" and started using it again. :)

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The prius was packed to the brim for our vacation to Charleston, SC.

Eventually this almost 2 year old went to sleep while watching her newly favorite "Curious George"

I read this while she was sleeping and Matthew was driving. I absolutely love the lessons in this book.

What I read today that I liked so much was....

-stay calm, enter the moment, and give thanks.

-Life is brief and it is fleeting but it is not an emergency.

-Wherever you are, be all there!

- I want to slow down, taste life, give thanks, and see God.

As I held ella one last time before laying her down, I watched time slow down

As the 3 of us sang I've got a dream (from tangled) in the car, I tasted life.

While reading the story of Ruth to ella, I gave thanks over God's promises for our lives.

And in the still of the ocean, I saw God.

My snack along the way. Ella knows that I love Cherry Coke. It is funny to hear her talk about it. The other day the Toys R us cashier said "I bet you could use a happy hour right about now." (Ella was a little grumpy, but I didn't think my face showed that I was tired or worn out) Anyway I immediately said without thinking..."Sonic Happy hour sounds great right about now." He laughed and made some kind of comment that made me realize he was talking about another happy hour. Cherry Coke is my drink of choice what can I say. I know my kindred spirits-Phyllis malcom, debbie bagwell, lane moore, heather wall, and sandy martin can agree.

We stopped at Chicfila or Chic-way as ella calls it so this little chick could play. Had to share a favorite wardrobe item of mine. This dress was made by my aunt debbie. It is super comfy and I love anything with pockets. Ella's silly face makes this picture all the better. :)