I'm Thankful For...The In Between Moments

A lot of this little blog chronicles all the things I get to go, see, and do.

And those things are wonderful. I often find myself anxiously awaiting the next adventure.

But, there is also so much adventure to be found in the in between. 

This girl is simple. 

She loves a day at the beach, but she also loves treats in the kitchen.

She loves 12pm every day when I show up to hang out with feed her. 

This pup has had some health issues lately. 

A few scary seizures that came out of nowhere.

Sweet Ashy was so concerned about Chloe.

It was precious to see her gentleness shine through as she cared for Chloe.

 And then there's these people.

Who love Christ in word and in deed.

Truly living out "a heart of love and a life of service". 

Joyfully. 

Even in something as simple as filling mugs with candy. 

And eggs, so many eggs.

The happiest note from a friend. 

Sunshiney Sundays on the lawn. 

Catching beauty in the place that I live.

And you know, just having fun for the sake of having fun.

Looking over all of this, I know God has given me much. 

Mostly, and most importantly, he has given me His Son.

All of these wonderful things pale in comparison to the redemption and grace I experience in Him every day.

I know that these things are temporal, and anxiously await the day of being with Him for eternity.

Where the adventures and joys will be far greater than I could even imagine.

I can't wait.

It's a Dog's Life

This girl has it good. 

She has 4+ humans who dote on her 24/7.

One whose "full time job" is to take her on walks, to the doggy park, and many other adventures. 

(Hint, it's my dad)

She waits by the door everyday at noon, because most days that's when I'll show up and feed her some Shredded Wheat.

And once I'm there, she'll go back to sitting by the door hoping someone ELSE will come over too to feed play with her.

Her temperament is sweet and she puts up with a lot.

So, she does EARN her treats.

  

She has a best bud, a companion, a shadow, who doesn't like to eat, so she gets plenty of leftovers.

She's not much of a cuddler. 

But that doesn't stop me.

The front yard is her personal playground for romping around and enjoying the sunshine.

She runs the neighborhood.

And brings smiles to all those she meets.

Forget diamonds, she's my best friend.

{end crazy dog lady post here}

Schnoodlevision

I like her.
A lot.
Embracing the crazy dog lady once again for this post.

A Little Break Between Pitches

The weekend went quick, too quick.
It was full of baseball. A LOT of baseball.

And a little bit of this....

NLCS Game 7 Tonight.
1st Pitch, 5pm.
Be there.

Hello Weekend: Animals For Dayzzzz Edition

Hello Friday night with my favorite girl.

She packed her favorite toy.

Hello Morning. 

What crazy bedhead you have.

Hello National Coffee Day. 

Time to bust out the french press big guns.

Hello Schnoodle Butt.

You're right, I can't see you back there.

Hello Saturday Morning adventure with Schnoodle.

Walking to the bay.

Hello, no we will not stop for donuts. 

Mostly because we didn't bring any money.

Hello just arrived at the bay trail and she already lumped out.

Hello, we finally got going.

Hello little snake. 

GET OUT OF HERE.

Hello fisherman catching a Leopard Shark.

I wish you would have kept it for a minute so I could have gotten closer.

Hello 5.71 miles complete.

Somebody is dog-tired, doesn't even want apple slices.

Hello Boaz & Einstein.

Goldendoodle brothers and cutest bundles of energy ever.

Hello Mike's Pulled Pork and Dutch Crunch Pizza Crust dreams coming true.

Recipe to come soon, at least for the Dutch Crunch.

Hello Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, courtesy of Amber.

With a muffin like texture.

Mookies?

Hello cute Corgi mix trying to get into Starbucks.

I don't mind if you want to follow me home.

Hello cutest K-1 Girls.

Hope Kids are my fav.

Goodbye Weekend & Hello Monday.

Linking up with Lisa.

Happy Happenings!

Summer is rolling onward.

Hope4Sudan fundraising and awarenessraising is going well!

(Thank you to those who have given, supported, prayed, donated. It is not going unnoticed.
As the lucky person who logs the donations, I am so encouraged!)

There is still a huge need.

Please consider giving up your Starbucks trip today, and help out!

Last week, after a prayer night focused on Sudan,
we wished our fearless Worship Leader a very Happy Birthday.

My favorite Schnoodle got groomed.
Which is good, because she has quite a few upcoming appearances.

My partner in crime, Margaret, returned from Nepal.
We had our favorite tradition.
Una Mas burritos.

I also gave her a tour of life at the dolphin.
If only she'd be willing to work for cupcakes, we might have a deal.

Dad had a first world tour de france problem.

DVR froze mid time-trial.

Mylie and Chloe thought that meant it was playtime.

So we switched over to the Giants.

Just in time.

Brandon Crawford my least favorite player hit a grand slam.

Mylie was unfazed.

She packed up her hedgie, and came over for a slumber party.

She was not amused at how long it took me to straighten my hair that morning.

But, it was well worth it when I took her to Haydenboo's 1st Birthday Party.

Food. Kids. Park.

She got tired out real quick,
and so we had some mandatory shade time for her and her best bud Ashlyn.

Followed by a meet and greet with the Birthday Girl herself.

Once Hayden discovered how fun playing fetch was, I'm not sure who was happier, the thrower or the catcher.

Mylie went home and had the best nap of her life.

Later on, I glammed up, and headed out with a few girls to celebrate my new favorite Flirty-year-old, Ellen.

B Street & Vine.
Bruschetta.
Brie & Apples.
Always.

And when you leave your phone unattended, and without a passcode, things like this happen.

Lucky for them, they are cute. 

Lucky for me, I just passcoded my phone.

Hope Kids Director, Ellen, passed out some awesome sunglasses and cute handmade sunglasses cases.

I think the boys were MORE than excited about their new eyewear.

And Sunday afternoon nap with schnoodlekins.

We like our naps.

Have you gotten your Hope4Sudan Prints yet?

I am SO excited.

I ordered from one from each Katy and Julie.

Here's a secret.
Printables scare me.
I don't have access to a color printer.
So I sent them to Kinkos.
It was the easiest and best thing I have done.
If you are scared, you shouldn't be.

And I am hanging them up this weekend.

You know I'll show you a pic!

 

I love writing posts like this.

It makes me see how much happy is happening all around.

Stay tuned, much, much more happy coming your way in the near future!