July 31

This precious, beautiful young lady personifies exactly what we prayed for in a new friend for our girls when we moved to Oklahoma. I will forever be grateful to God for Meridith and the way she shared her joyful spirit and the love of Jesus with the new girls. What a sweet gift to see her become Craig's wife!!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Jackson!!!

May the Lord continue to bless you richly as you are blessing to so many!!

July 30

Thankful for time together and Tulsa treats!!

July 29

So very thankful God put the girls in Miss Lee's OK History class....

'cause that means now we have a super awesome friend in this beautiful lady!!

Here's to ICED beverages, Starbucks reward cards, lots of laughs, and honest Friendship!!!

July 28

~ Tuesday's Treasures~

Lunch with a sweet friend + finding the just right bedding for Bess' new apartment

July 27

~Monday's Mount Laundry~

Counting the mounds a huge blessing because it means all four of us are home under one roof!!

July 26

I Lava these people and family movie dates!!

July 25

Thank you so much, Rawli, Potch and Aunt Lee (not pictured, but greatly appreciated) 

for all your love and support!!! We loved having you share our Jackson traditions!!

July 24

Celebrating an evening of beautiful worship of our worthy Lord! 

Ballet Magnificat! Summer Dance Intensive Gala is one of my very favorite events of the year!!!

These young dancers definitely glorified God as they gave their all in Ruth. 

and because one of the best parts of the evening is the sister reunion....

The hug after six weeks of sibling separation:

Yep...this night my momma's heart pretty much burst with JOY!!

July 23

Little Rock has become a fun stopping point between OK and MS!!

Even though it was a billion degrees outside, we got Scott to join us on our walk around Riverfront Park!!!

July 22

Summer with this girl is one of my very favorite things!!

#bessisnottheonlyonewhowearsballetmagshirts

July 21

Refreshing, Glorious, Beautiful Rain!! 

July 20

The photo of the day that I took:

 Good reminder that despite adverse circumstances, God makes Beautiful Things.

The photo that best captures the gift I am thankful for:

Lunch and Fellowship with these DEAR Precious friends!!!

July 19

~Introducing Emma to my favorite movie from "back in the day"~

Does that really say the 25th Anniversary Edition?!?!

July 18

How have I never experienced Andy's before?!?!

July 17

~New relaxing pastime~

July 16

~Back home and settling into routines~

It's about a million degrees in Oklahoma so we sought the only shade in the Target parking lot!!

July 15

Definitely one of the BEST parts of waking up at my sister's house!!!

I love my nieces like crazy!!!

July 14

~Thankful to be leaving the Clinic today~

God's sweet gift at the end of a LONG day and drive to Kara's house!

"O, Sovereign LORD! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. 

Nothing is too hard for you!"   Jeremiah 32:17

July 13

~Night Four~

Thanking God over and over for the wonderful care Mom is getting at the Cleveland Clinic!!

Her sweet RN Jennifer drew this pretty accurate portrait for her which brought big smiles all around.

July 12

These two cute kids had a great time checking out Rock and Roll legends!!

So glad Dad could have a fun afternoon with his eldest grandgirl!!

July 11

So grateful my sister and I could be with Mom and Dad for important doctors' visits!

Thankful for this fun picnic stop to reunite families.

I absolutely LOVE seeing these two big sisters together!!!

July 10

Thankful for all the kind words, prayers, and love from friends for Mom and our family.

Thankful for answers to prayer for a diagnosis and treatment plan for her. 

Thankful for doctors who can explain things in a way I can understand. 

Thankful for excellent, patient, kind caregivers. 

Thankful to God for carrying us through this day.

Thankful for Hope!!

July 9

What an incredibly sweet blessing to have time with this dear, dear Friend!!!

July 8

Love~ Love~Love

July 7

So much LOVE and JOY!!!

July 6

~Thankful to have my Emma on this road trip with me~

July 5

I absolutely adore keeping the nursery with my girl!!

I love seeing her interact with the little ones and love them with her big heart!!

What a bonus to be with the sweet 2 year olds and this precious friend today!!

July 4

~Bixby's Biggest Backyard Boomtown~

Fun Fourth with Friends and Fantastic Fireworks

July 3

~Making the most of summer~

I wouldn't want to evade the Indominus Rex with anyone else!!

July 2

~Family Togetherness Summer 2015~

Brought to you by FaceTime and our personal Apple products!!

Every summer we eagerly await the First Phone Call Day from our girl...

We were out enjoying the world's most delicious chocolate malt (thanks to Brownie's) 

when that special call came through tonight!!

July 1

During the school year, Emma and Dad often enjoyed Reasor's Wednesday Sushi Date.

Sometimes they saved some for Bess and me to have when we got home.

Thankful tonight to get to be part of the whole experience!!

June 30

~A Day for Appointments~

After Emma's not-so-routine well check-up (Not to worry, she's fine now), 

a visit to my stylist to deal with all this grey was just what the doctor ordered!!

Mirror and styling station placement catches me off guard every single time I come here!

June 29

~Marvelous Matinee Monday~

LOVED sharing time and this movie with Emma!!

June 28

~Sweet surprise waiting for me at home~

June 27

Starting the day with my favorite girls at my favorite breakfast spot in Jackson!!

Cherishing a few hours of family togetherness, and then....

Moving my girl into her happy place for the next month!!

Have the time of your life, sweet girl, as you dance for Jesus!!

June 26

Thanking God for the Great things He has done for my girl!!

This has been an incredible two weeks!! 

Summer Honors was a whole lot more than earning some college credit.

I can not wait to hear stories of her grand adventures!!

June 25

After almost two weeks at my parents' house, I realized there are some things you can always count on...

Everyone gathers in the den each weeknight at 7:30 to match wits playing this game.

What is Jeopardy?

June 24

Some days things are sad, or hard, or just don't make sense. 

This was one of those days.

But in the midst of it all, I'm holding on to hope and remembering that

"God has made everything beautiful in its time"

June 23

Spending time with this girl across the miles, talking, and packing her bags=

Day Made!!

June 22

~God's gift of peaceful familiarity this morning~

June 21

This is one very selfless guy!

Whether he is caring for his family, his patients, 

his neighbors, or sharing a bowl of Cheerios with Miss C,

he is always thinking of others!

Happy Fathers' Day to my special Dad!!!

June 20

Look up JOY in the dictionary...

pretty sure this cutie's picture is right beside it!!

Loving time with this precious girl!!!

June 19

What a BEAUTIFUL summer day for a swim with this adorable, fun fish!!

It's an extra-special day!!

We couldn't let it pass by without a silly selfie with our favorite 70 year old!!

Happy, Happy Birthday to our amazing Dad!!!

June 18

Miss Adeline is ready for take-off!!!

June 17

My Mom has needed to see many doctors over the past year.

I have a feeling that this one might be her favorite!!