\u00a0Man, I have missed writing. \u00a0This little space is always looming in my mind as something I’d like to get to, but it always gets put on the back burner of the “to-do’s.” \u00a0Mostly because I don’t even know where to start because it’s been so long since I’ve written. \u00a0Then, I was reminded of how simple the Friday Favorite posts are. \u00a0The random, say what you want to say, talk about what you want to talk about post\ud83d\ude43 \u00a0Even in something as little as writing, “you don’t have to see the whole stair case, just take the first step! -MLK JR.”<\/p>\n
Prepare for overload…<\/p>\n
MY BABIES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n My kids are GROWING & I can’t make it stop! \u00a0I love them so much. \u00a0Words can’t elaborate on the blessings (and hair pullings) these three bring me. \u00a0I thank God everyday for allowing me this most special gift of being their mama. \u00a0Baker will be 19 months old on May 9. \u00a0Conley is officially 5 and a whole 1\/2, and Cam just turned EIGHT. \u00a0I don’t like that number, because after that is NINE, then TEN! \u00a0If you are a new mom, I’m sure you think these ages are old (Trust me. \u00a0I did too. \u00a0But just wait…you’ll see\u2764\ufe0f)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Baseball <\/b>while Conley is out trying to tag the bases running backwards executing his a mean cartwheel in the outfield, Cam is at a very hard age with his sensitive soul & dealing with “coaching”…aka he thinks he is always being yelled at & it tears him all to pieces. \u00a0Also, he is me. \u00a0Any tips with a kid like this would be appreciated! \u00a0Love him. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 The time we went to Target to get a baseball helmet & as we roll into the parking lot, Conley, though fully dressed as the Mandolorian, announces that he neglected to wear shoes. \u00a0Cam pushes Bae in the stroller for me & I carry him in to the cart. \u00a0Ain’t nobody got time to run home after school BEFORE baseball practice & get shoes & come BACK to\u00a0Target with three kids. \u00a0You make do.\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cam’s Eighth Birthday<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Waterday <\/b>they do the MOST fun things ever at their MDO program. \u00a0This week they had water day! \u00a0I also have to mention since day one, Bae has had a bestie & they never leave each others side. \u00a0They are a month a part, & it always cracks me up at how much more hair her bestie has only being a month older.<\/p>\n FAITH<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I’ve probably said this before on here, but it’s been a while so I’ll say it again. \u00a0I’m not much of an reader since my high school days (I’m too hyper for that) but I can find time to read faith based books because it is a necessity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get Out of Your Head:<\/b>\u00a0(as an audiobook-hello, productive laundry folding time) OH, how I needed this book. \u00a0At times, I can become the world’s worst worrier & discourager to myself. \u00a0This book has brought up so many wonderful biblically based thoughts to bring yourself out of those times in life when you find yourself in the downward spiral of negative thinking. \u00a0I highly recommend!<\/p>\n New Morning Mercies Devotional<\/b> (been reading for about a year-I should be finishing soon.) \u00a0I absolutely love it for a morning devotional to guide my scripture reading for the day. \u00a0I want to share every page every morning on my insta for everyone to see-(but I don’t) it’s just that good.<\/p>\n It’s also white when you take the cover off, making it a perfect coffee table or decorative book to always leave laying around & so easy to grab everyday\ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n all ears for more recommendations \ud83d\ude42<\/i><\/p>\n Joined our Church <\/b>when we first came to Knoxville, we joined a church we liked after visiting regularly for about 4 months. \u00a0We loved a lot of things about it, some we weren’t so sure about. \u00a0To make matters a little more tricky…Conley was barely 2 & he did NOT want to stay anywhere without us-making finding a church h a r d. \u00a0I was so tired of sitting in parking lots, while the service was going on because he wouldn’t stay in the nursery & was too crazy for the sanctuary.\ud83d\udc7b \u00a0He finally seemed comfortable in this church, and poor Cam-we had bounced around visiting so many churches I just wanted normal for him, too. \u00a0On top of that, we had a lot of pressure to join from the members every week-so we just “ripped the band-aid off” & did it. \u00a0What could it hurt? \u00a0Well, about a year in, we knew it just wasn’t the fit for our family.<\/p>\n Back to searching & praying.<\/p>\n I know God knew we needed a quick turn around with our kids, so it was of no surprise to me that He led us to the perfect place to call home in the next church that we visited. \u00a0I was pregnant with Baker during all of this \ud83e\udd2a. Not only a church home, but at the very time we needed childcare for Baker & Conley so I could work, they started up a brand new program-Mothers Day Out. \u00a0I can see God’s hand in all of it & I’m so thankful he led us there. \u00a0It’s a big church, but one that doesn’t apologize for who they are, what they believe, & they do not judge or turn anyone away. \u00a0 They love people like Jesus does. \u00a0I’m excited to see what God does with our family through this church\ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Cruel Summer<\/b> (thank you to one of my Pretty Little Liars<\/i> buddies for the rec.) \u00a0We used to have Tuesday night PLL watch parties every week & always had so much fun. \u00a0SO, when she said this show had PLL vibes, I knew I had to try it. \u00a0Though, I must say- \u00a0I quit watching PLL-it ended horribly. Dumb. \u00a0So far, this show is SO good! \u00a0It takes a lot for me to sit & watch something…but it has all the mystery needed to suck me in.<\/p>\n The Biebs<\/b> new release (why is it all so good & why have I been a fangirl since his baby years?<\/i>) & 2000 playlists<\/b> on Spotify. \u00a0Biebs makes 50% of his profits off of me listening to his This is Justin Bieber <\/i>playlist #sorrynotsorry\ud83d\ude02. I admit very embarrassing things & I’m okay with that.<\/p>\n I’ve been adding walking around the neighborhood with the kids in the evening thanks to “Tough 75”-(we will save that discussion for another day), but I must say… having one ear with some good upbeat tunes has been \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n HOME<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0I will dedicate this to an entire post to the fun things we’ve been up to around the house, eventually. \u00a0Especially<\/i> when we finally get to hang lighting fixtures & pictures\ud83d\ude2c… \u00a0Cade. \u00a0<\/p>\n Recipes<\/span><\/b> I adore finding new recipes that are easy AND <\/i>that have the potential to be a crowd pleaser (I have very picky customers)<\/i>. \u00a0New recipe love goes out to The Sister Studio for her mini taco bowls-they were super easy (we’re talking just before a baseball game-cooked meat in crockpot all day easy). You just stuff your taco meat in mini street taco tortillas inside a muffin pan and heat on 375 until the cheese melts. \u00a0Then add toppings. \u00a0Brilliant.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HOLIDAYS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Easter 2021<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>could truly be defined as Baker’s first easter. \u00a0We were in quarantine last year & while Easter is simply the celebration of Jesus & His resurrection, we missed getting to celebrate in church & then after with family. \u00a0This time last year, Joe Daddy & Bebe were in Hawaii & he was very sick. It was a hard time for our family. \u00a0This year God blessed us with a perfect day.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgoHAvitw261wMqYUA4mGonAbKPMMAZtbedc4DJ32n1QeUMp2aoKUa9fVx4YCf3n-25g4I19uTn_RzV5C2KLbsv70fF5d5Sq0HTcKBMgF5HL_nXT1amTNPwp1jWhJ-rU2xt3RN4uSB95g8\/s2048\/IMG_8838.JPG\")
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