Blessing

Adam and I have been attending First Baptist Church Decatur since we moved to Decatur this summer. We have loved this new to us church and the fellowship there. We are looking forward to plugging in and plan on joining very soon. The pastor, Julie Pennington-Russell, came from a church in Waco, so I feel a special connection to her too. This morning we worshiped on the front lawn, which is an amazing way to invite new people to church. Julie ends every service with this blessing that I have come to love already:

"May the God who seeks you find you when you fall;
May the God who loves you take delight in your living;
And may the God who send you, send you now with joy
For in your gladness and in your grieving -
In your brokenness and in your healing -
In your faithfulness and in your leaving
The God who made you and redeemed you
is the God who keeps you,
still."

The Eagles

I was recently thinking about how selfish this blog is. I don't have kids and don't want to talk about my dog excessively, so it is pretty much all about Adam and me. Then I thought, if anyone thinks this is so selfish, stop reading. And now I think I am ok with it. :) So, on to the next event... The Eagles! If you know my dad, you know he loves this band. He has been to LOTS of concerts and we have 3 copies of the concert DVD. Enough said.

Rachel and me scoping out Piedmont Park before the concert started. It was in the middle of the park with first come seating. You better believe we were near the front.

Dad and Chris getting super excited about the concert.


Our whole group: Lundeens, Garners, Aunt Barbie from North Dakota, Lowders (friends from Waco), Cross' (Waco friends)


Family photo


Rachel and Brianna, Chris's girlfriend


Adam and Barb at the concert


What a fun night. I always enjoy time with the family!

Go Braves

I know I am a bit delayed but better late than never, right? Adam and I got to go with some friends to cheer on the Braves in the National League Division Series. Sadly, we didn't cheer enough and we lost it in a very close and fun game. Goodbye Bobby Cox! Thanks for the memories! We are now cheering for the Rangers on TV. So, Go Rangers!

Thankfulness

I am thankful for...

1. My job. I have a GREAT job. I get to help people. I work for a wonderful company. I have flexible hours to devote to my family and other things I am interested in. Most recently, volunteering. I have made compassionate friends who come to or call the pharmacy every day to talk and catch up. I love my job.

2. My husband. He is happy and loves his new career. He is understanding of my life and interests and never bugs me about what I do in my free time. He allows me to relax and recover from long work days.

3. Our house. We love our new location and are getting settled in Decatur. We are going to a new church close to us and and are going to join soon.

4. My dog. I must admit, he's my best friend. We do everything together on my days off. He stays close to me and follows me every move I make. He's loyal and I adore him.

5. My family. I am blessed with a career that allows me time off to see my family. I just returned from Minnesota to see my cousin's daughter baptized and North Dakota to see my family there including my 94 year old grandparents who I am so thankful for. My grandparents are one of my biggest blessings in life. I have a wonderful family.

Lately

This is going to be totally random. Watch out! What we have been up to...

Visiting my sweet friend Susan in her new town of Royston, GA. Here she's pregnant

Now she's not. Here's here adorable Peyton. Hello Heaven.


My mom came to visit and did a lot of organizing and cleaning (aren't Moms great???) and Colby is hiding from the vacuum cleaner and spying through the doggy door. I thought Mom was going to pass out from laughing so hard. She could not get a hold of herself. Typical giggly Mom.

I got a new rug. Totally digging it.


Visited Jess in Auburn and make a stop at good old Laredo's. Isn't Jess cute!?

And we stayed with Chris and Buck in Auburn. Buck thinks he's a lap dog. We also went to the Clemson-Auburn football game. No pictures apparently. Fun game! Only half of Adam made any of this pictures. Sorry hubby! He was here for most of these events too. :)

Lastly, Christy (BFF from college), Michael, and son Britt came to visit. Oh my goodness it was fun. We had some much needed catch up and just be together time. I am appalled I have no photo evidence. Ridiculous. Trust me. It was awesome.

How's that for a random update???