Mother's Day

You know I love the Skit Guys and had to share this with y'all...

With all kidding aside, I'm so thankful to have the Mom that I have. Saying "thank you" to her seems so small, knowing how much she did for me as a Mother. She is hands down the best Momma but besides that, hands down one of the most loving, giving, and passionate about Jesus people I know. And I'm more than proud to call her my Mom and friend.

As you know this past semester I had the privilege of being around many wonderful Moms from leading a Mom's Bible Study. The last lesson was on Leaving a Heritage based on the following scripture:

Deuteronomy 6:5-9 - "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your heart. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates."

While preparing for my last lesson, my eyes filled with tears and gratitude. So thankful God gave me an amazing Mom who not only could quote the above scripture, but lived it to its fullest. She loves the LORD with all her heart, soul, and her strength. She is passionately in awe of Him. Momma took those commandments and impressed them upon me because they were already upon her heart EVERYDAY. She talked about the LORD like the scripture said to...when we got up, sat down, walked, and lied back down. Obviously the LORD's goodness was always on her lips.

I'm not one to be at a loss for words, but I'm so thankful beyond words of gratitude for my Momma. Thank you, Mom! Thank you... for seeking Him first because He just flows right out of you! For being my friend, one I can laugh with, cry with, talk scripture with, understanding about everything, believing in me even when I didn't believe in myself, and always pointing me back to God and His Word.

Had to share a few pics of Momma and I...love that we can have so much fun and act goofy together.

I love you more than I can express and am truly blessed to be your daughter. You are a true Proverbs 31 woman.

It's been crazy...

I don't know about you but these summer months, weeks, even days seem to be just flying by. I wish it was not so...I just want to sit and just soak it all in, but that is not the case right now. I have so much to tell ya...tons to catch up on. So just prepare yourself...this is going to be long.

First, we wrapped up the Girl's Summer Bible Study- Sex and the City last Monday. It was such a fun fun night. I can't even begin to express how much the Bible Study changed my life and loved what God taught each of us. It was an awesome time and I soo miss studying the Word with everyone.

Here are a few photos of the last couple of weeks.

This was week 3 -

Week 4

Week 5 -

One of the things everyone just loved each week...

The girl's are so precious. They bought me these wonderful gifts at the end of the study...crazy about them!

This really shows how behind I am on blogging...we celebrated my awesome Mom's birthday a few months back and had such a fun time celebrating her. We had a garden party - if you know my mom...you know she is a garden freak! Here are some fun photos from her fun night...

Isn't that crown awesome? I just love it and the birthday Queen! She was so fun to celebrate!

My cousins from Kansas came to visit. He had such a fun fun time.

Love love love my family. Here a few snap shots from the time they were here.

One of my man and I's friends moved a couple of years ago to Seattle. They mean so much to us and are just so dear to our hearts. They were both in our wedding and we have been friends now for about 8 years. She was in town and we got to catch up over lunch with their beautiful daughters...

Sorry this photo is blurry...I'm not that great at taking photos with my iPhone.

Also, another one of our very close friends came to visit Houston. We caught up with them and some of our close friends over dinner. It was such a fun night and loved seeing them! They will never know how precious they are to each of us...we love love love them and their family a ton!

This photo of us took like 5 previous takes! Haha...love it. Miss her!

Last, I'm currently gearing up for the fall (which is sad to say that is around the corner). I'm currently doing 2 very awesome Bible Studies. I'm studying Esther and Ruth. Loving them both for different reasons. I love how God puts the right things for you to study at the perfect season in your life. He's so amazing!

Hope you have enjoyed your summer so far and continue to take each day in for what God has in store.

Time goes so quickly....

Sorry for it being so long since I last blogged! Much has been going on...I haven’t blogged since Easter. I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating Jesus! I had a wonderful and fun filled day with my family at my parents house.

Recently in the past couple of weeks after much talk of Five Guy Burgers...my parents and I finally went! I had the cheeseburger and cajun fries! They were really good...then I looked at the calorie intake and realized I will never be having one again! OH MY

Here are my precious parents at Five Guys enjoying their burgers!

Well, Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and I am so excited! I definitely don’t think one day is enough to appreciate the Mom’s in our lives! My mom is super special to me...I am already crying...this can’t be a good sign! My Mom is one of my bestest friends and a true beauty of God. I’m so proud she is my Mom and who she is in the LORD. We have the best time together and I so appreciate who she is in my life. I love you sooo stinking much, Mom! Thanks for being the example of a true Proverbs 31 woman.

I am looking forward to celebrating her this week! Pamper your mom this week and let her know she is special to you.

Because it's Mother's Day week....I decided to post a few pics of my Mom and me....

Here are a few from my wedding...we made flip flops for the reception. I am so glad...my feet were killing me. Great memories making the shoes...

After the ceremony....us having our BFF moment!
Mom putting a sixpence in my shoe before the wedding!

Mom helping get my dress together....
Celebrating my birthday! Fun day!

This is on vacation...starbucks stop!

Christmas...

Just being us...

Friends Forever!