today.

So today I have a list to compose, bedroom dresser drawers to organize, and a sweet coffee date to share with a great friend.
Started the day today the way I am inspired to continue every day this semester...Wake up, put the kettle on, grab my Bible & journal. It ended up being such a sweet time that made me wonder why I hadn't been doing this on a regular basis. I hope I stick to this goal!
Can't believe it's Friday already...
Yesterday I had the privilege of babysitting 2 girls who I regularly babysit. It was great fun because I spent time with the littlest one, Elle, who is in kindergarten at the park since Emmy had to do homework at home. Elle reminds me so much of me when I was little. She finds creativity and humor in everything. She's so goofy and carefree. I was entertained as I sat & watched her make an "island" in the sand bank. She grabbed a thick, little branch and placed a big, vibrant green leaf on top of it so it resembled a palm tree. She then told me she had to find the little things that fall from the trees since they look like coconuts. She eventually found a few on the ground (since we were both too short to reach the tree branches) & placed them in the sand right beneath the little palm tree she created. She was so happy to see her creation, it made me smile.
I have told a few people that God seems to use babysitting as one of the primary ways to speak the loudest to me. Some days I am reminded of how badly I desire to have a strong, faithful husband, other days it's the urge to have children & raise them up in the best way possible. Just the family unit is something that I have seen & have become passionate about.
Yesterday, I looked at Elle playing in the sand, showing me all these little things around the park & realized how wonderful it is to be a kid. Things change as you get older, but the beautiful, simple things in life should never lose their luster because they all come from God. It was honestly the highlight of my day to just be outside in the warm, breezy air, under the clear blue sky with Elle. She made me think about some of the most important things. She made me laugh. On the walk home, we talked about heaven & she surprised me with her knowledge of the topic & made me laugh even more with her quirky comments.
She taught me so much yesterday & she has no idea. I am so grateful for these opportunities.

Friday is the Best.

So this morning was very fun.
My sister and I visited some friends of ours, Robby and Debby. They are the coolest couple and such wonderful people. They took us out to Pacific Whey, one of the best cafes for an amazing cup of chai tea. My sister and I also had a sweet treat from their bakery and relaxed on the leather couches. I still feel stuffed from my cream cheese danish and a white ceramic mug of tea. After, we just kinda frolicked about in the mall for a short time and I went into the Paper Source, one of my all time favorite craft stores. :)
Did I mention that our friends have a mini cooper? It was the first time for me and my sister to ever ride in one of those cars, and it was so fun. It is my new dream car- cute, small, but really fast!
It was a really enjoyable morning with friends.
Later I will be going over to my friends house to hang out with her. She is having a high school dance tomorrow that is New York City themed. So there will be lots of lights and stuff. Isn't that a cool theme? :) I am also looking forward to seeing her beautiful dress she got.
So what's new with you guys?
I hope you are having a wonderful Friday! And I'm sure you are excited for the weekend. (Like me!)

P.S. I will soon be purchasing a digital camera to take pictures of family, friends, daily pieces of excitement. I need to make this blog more exciting! I just gotta find the right one. Oh-decisions, decisions

A great ending for a great day

My sister and I decided to go to Target just to look around and hang out. It was so much fun looking at all the fall things and magazines! We also loved looking at the garden and sitting on the glider. Simple and cheap entertaining ideas we call it, :).

Now, it is late and I better get to bed. So happy it's the weekend!

Friday!

Yay! Today is a nice free day!
Late yesterday, I recieved the October 2009 Better Homes and Gardens magazine!
I always love it when I get the fun ones with neat crafts and ideas. Best part is that it is all dedicated to Autumn! Little by little, my family and I are decorating our small home with festive fall things. Pumpkins and apples and candles are being spread all over.
You can never have too many fall decorations. :)

Also, Im looking forward to my sisters birthday on Sunday!! She's going to Disneyland to celebrate. That will be a fun day! Happy soon to be birthday, Branyn!