it was a good one.

our weekend was just right.
we had a party….we hung out… we got some stuff done… i made margaritas.
sounds good doesn’t it?

we have had this style of party several times now and i think it is my favorite.
we invite people over and have them bring a carton of ice cream and we provide all the toppings.
it’s fun because we get all kinds of ice cream too.
and then we let the kids go nuts making their own sundaes.

the kids were playing soccer, volleyball and jumping on the trampoline… notice annie’s sweaty hair.
she had to put her bowl into a bigger bowl since she filled it so full.

after ice cream it starts to get dark and we play a movie up on the barn wall.
all the kids grabbed their chairs and settled in.
this time we played “The Sandlot” … such a great movie!
the grown ups stayed by the house and talked.
the best kind of party!  occupied kids and adult conversation under twinkle lights.
yes please.

i went out for a run on sunday morning early and it was absolutely gorgeous outside.
the sun was just coming up… cows were by the creek… farmer was baling hay… perfect morning to be out.

the field behind our house has sunflower weeds growing.
i took that picture (on the right) and thought i would like to get married right there in front of these flowers.
to craig again of course.
but then the bugs attacked me and i decided since i was already married we could just kiss there & call it good.

cats are weirdos.
she was sound asleep… with her head hanging off the chair.

we have taught the chickens how to jump for food in our hands.
it is hysterical.
someday i will show a video.

and then there is this.
i mean… really.
how lucky are we everyday that God puts incredible beauty in our paths like this?
it may not look like this at your house but He shows you in other ways that are equally awesome.

all you have to do is look.