Hello love bugs!! Here we are and it's Thursday. I realize that I missed another week but I have some exciting things to share with you. It has been quite a wonderful week, filled with many surprises, lots of fun, lots of friends & family, and lots of Jesus :).
I was planning on going home to North Carolina (from Kona, Hawaii) in the middle of November. Well... I had a little plan, I called my dad, let my best friend Erin in on the secret, and bought a ticket home for the last day in September. My moms birthday was Friday, so I was able to have one night of sleep at Erins house and then surprise my mom at breakfast! It was beautiful & priceless. I walked up on the back deck of our house, tucked around the lake, and just as suspected her eyes began to water & mouth dropped as nothing came out but shock & excitement. I was able to surprise the rest of my family as the day continued... it has been so good to be home!
I am home for a lovely 3 months and I am so excited to see what the Lord is going to do, in & through me, while I am here. I am excited to relax, to have fun, and to sink deep into the love of those around me. I have not been disappointed thus far :). All the thoughts of comfy fall clothing, warm drinks, movies, & laughter have definitely come to pass... and I can promise there will be more.
I have realized my heart is entering into a new season. No obligations, just love. I love that Jesus doesn't love us out of obligation, yet He loves us ALL of the time no matter what we do to Him. He is constant, He is faithful, & He is not a man that He should lie. I can always count on Him! As I am back home, I want to invest my heart in the things that last. I love coming to you each day and sharing what is going on, but I am going to step back a bit this way what is posted can be fully from the overflow of my heart, and not out of obligation :).
I hope that you still feel inspired, are filled with hope & joy, find out more of who you are... but most importantly discover Jesus... His love & mercy, His faithful & joy, all that He is and all that you are in Him. It's the most valuable treasure you will ever discover and I am excited to go on this journey with you!
Enjoy some of the photos that have been taken on this journey of being home!
[Journey Home: HI-CA-CA-TX-NC with beauty & coffee in hand]
[With mom & dad at breakfast after the surprise... right back to be goofy, hehe]
[my best friend in the whole world, Erin (:]
[lots of tea, lots of coffee, boots-skirts-leggings]
[My sweet nephew & niece after I surprised them at home]
[sushi for moms birthday @ J.J. Wasabi's]
[At the party for the September babies, in the park]
[A comfy outfit for Wednesday night]
[Going to Sam Ash Music Store with my three good friends Erin, Zach, & my brother, Chris]
[Jammin' out at the music store]
[Another beautiful niece who I missed so much!]
[Abi Liv... I finally got to meet my beautiful new niece! She's a doll!]
[Wind-Blown]
[Doing what we do]
[Making brownies & of course a good #breakfastforchamps]
[Chillaxin]
[My moms
most amazing Chicken & Arugula salad with Boiled Potatoes & Fresh Shredded Parmesan]
[Bruschetta with fresh cheese & crackers with grapes & raspberries... Moms home-made cookin' is the best!]
[Erin & I spent the afternoon with these beauties]
I hope you enjoyed this photos as much as I did! Remember to soak in every moment with the ones you love &
Carpe Diem! Have a beautiful Thursday and I will see you lovelies very soon :)
Love...
