End of summer fun

The boys spent the night at Grandma's and Grandpa's this last Saturday night. They had a ton of fun playing games, doing crafts and other stuff.

Bryan and I got a whole evening to ourselves. We went to dinner and a movie. As much as we loved the quiet evening it sure is weird not having the boys at home with us.

Sunday, we went to the Oregon State Fair. The weather was perfect. The only thing missing was Julie, Jaden, Rylee and Nathan.

one on one time - Gabey

I think your oldest always holds a special place in your heart because they made you a mommy. Life gets busy and goes fast so I was thrilled and blessed to spend one on one time with my oldest! || Mommy & Gabe date ||

First, we went to Five Guys for lunch. He talked my ear off and asked a ton of random questions. That's one of my favorite things about him. He comes up with the most random questions and he can always makes me laugh.

After lunch we headed to The Tiki Putt. It's a blacklight miniature golf place that I'd wanted to go to all of us (we'll go again i'm sure). It was a perfect date for just Gabe and I though...SO much fun! So glad I got to spend time just the two of us before school starts. 

I'm BAAAAAACK

Been far too long since I've written in here. Can't believe my last post was over two years ago. Lot's has happened...VERY good things and also VERY hard things. I've probably forgotten a lot that I wish I haven't.
I'm done "not living"!! I am going to take each day the Lord gives me and LIVE! I can't control everything, but I can control how I choose to live each day. Down, depressed, lonely, believing lies, attitude, angry, miserable OR joyful, loved, wanted, unselfish, believing truth, content.

I read this quote the other day with some other thoughts:

"Do what you can with what you have where you are"

1. No ones life is perfect.
2. Chocolate helps most things. (course I'm not a chocolate person but this is true for others :)
3. Set goals. You'll mess up sometimes (a lot if you're like me). but keep setting them.
4. Go for a walk & leave your phone at home! Go to church & leave your phone at home! Go to bed & leave your phone in the furthest room away from you! etc.
5. Everyone poops.
6. We all need Jesus.
7. Stay Humble.
8. Life isn't about you. Or me.
9. Keep running your race!! 

WHERE YOU ARE. I think this really hit me. Well we're waiting, still waiting for almost 4 years, BUT for some reason this is where He has us right now. I can't change it. I don't understand it. I've been allowing that to stop me from living. Not anymore.

I love the other thoughts shared after the quote. Such good reminders!

So onto living and seeing where He leads.