Friday Favorites

I haven't posted my Friday Favorites in a few weeks, because we've been at baseball games or on vacation.  I apparently cannot multi task very well!  Here are a few of my favorite things from the past 2 weeks. 

I have enjoyed watching Eli play baseball so much this year.  He was part of a wonderful team - players, coaches and parents.  I'm a little sad it's over already.  Next year will be here before we know it, though. 

Girl's Trip 2014!  I had so much fun with my sweet friends in Florida.  These girls have been there for me during this past year in all the difficult times, and it was nice to be able to hang out and just have fun.  Here are a few pictures from that trip (sorry I didn't have one with you in it, Tracy!). Kendra is going to kill me for the key lime picture.

You must eat at Dewey's if you are in Destin (see the fried food picture).  It is AH-mazing.  My favorite seafood from the entire trip.  Also, the key lime pie at Flounder's is ridiculous.  Don't you love the presentation? 

That is it for this Friday.  I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend!!!
xo,
Robin

Choose Well

I saw this today and it spoke to me.  That sounds so corny, but it is true.  I am one of the worst offenders of the busy syndrome, which sometimes throws me into the stressy category.  I spend my time running children here and there, doting on my wonderful and perfect husband (*wink*), hanging out with my amazing friends, attending fun family gatherings, spending time at church and have doctor's appointments to boot.  Sound familiar?   I'm not at all saying any of these are bad.  It is a season of life that actually makes me feel very alive and fulfilled.  I just know that I can either react to my busy life by choosing stress or by choosing joy.  I CHOOSE JOY!  Ok.  Not always, but most of the time.  It is a gift to be here on this earth.  I repeat, it is a gift to be here on this earth.  Even when life hands you a mess.  Or you create your own mess (heaven knows I've done this, too!).  God placed us here for a reason so let's not choose to spend our days feeling stressed out or busy with things that don't matter. Choose well.  That is all.

xo,
Robin

A few rooms in our home....

One of my hobbies is interior design.  I am an amateur, but I love it.  I am constantly moving things around our home for a new look, but I really love DIY projects.  They are less expensive, and they are a good way to tell a story.  Don't you love a good story?  I will post other rooms soon, but here are pics of the entry, hearth room and dining room for now. 

Entry 

Hearth Room

Dining  Room

Operation: Grateful Journal

Gabe has once again challenged me to be and do my best.  I've had a few aches and pains which have caused my mind to go "there".  After telling him my concerns he said "Robin, after you call Dr. Beck to make sure it's nothing, you need to start a grateful journal and write down what you are thankful for every day and more importantly write down what makes you feel alive!".  Well, I've been doing that.  It makes me really try to make each day worthy of my pen. :-) I've been waking up each morning and deciding what I'm going to do that day to live life to the fullest.  I had a sweet friend just tell me today not to let the devil steal my joy.  Wow!  I love that!  I'm really trying not to let that happen.

I want to challenge y'all to start a grateful journal.  I have the advantage/disadvantage of facing my own mortality and giving me the chance to try and prioritize everything on a daily basis.  It sounds exhausting, but it is quite the opposite.  It makes me focus on what is important.  Now, I don't always follow through like I would like to, but I can honestly say I try. 

I have a favor.  Can you let me know if you start a grateful journal?  I would love to know about it.  We can do this together. 

I hope you're having a great day.  I've been M.I.A. because of baseball and vacation (I'll post pics soon), but I hope you're still there.   
xo,
Robin

Eli

Yesterday was my boy's 8th birthday.  He delights me on a daily basis.  He likes to fish, hunt, get dirty, (sometimes) play with his little sister, and play baseball.  He is kind to others and loves to learn about Jesus.  He is smart as a whip (didn't get that from me) and likes to help others learn.  I know, I know.  I'm being one of THOSE moms that brags on her kid.  It's just that I've done so many things wrong in my life, and it's nice to know God trusted me enough to help raise Eli.  I don't deserve it!

 

 

Love you, bubba. 

Mom