puzzle

i want this cookie cutter so i make some fun cookies and put writing on them. i think that would be so much fun! and also do this with kids to help them learn Bible verses or have for name places for parties. i will be buying this soon. :D

august

i cannot believe it is already august. this year has flown by so far.
to start off this month right, i took a very short trip to the beach to visit kendall + fam in gulf shores. it was a great couple of days to just relax and not have to worry about anything. i also love her family.

i then went to visit my dad in the same week. i was asked by his pastor to come speak on my trip to Kenya. i was a little nervous only because i did not know what to really say and if i really to prepare something. i just gave it to the Lord and got up there and spoke whatever the Lord laid on my heart. speaking on a trip where your life is changed is really hard put into words. i forgot stories that i wanted to mention but i didn't want to take up the whole service since the pastor was going to speak but i really enjoyed going and speaking. the best part of the whole weekend and that day was hearing my stepmom telling me that my dad started to cry as i was speaking. nothing feels better than making your parent proud. it was a good day.

today, i'm heading to columbia, south carolina to visit my sister and brother-in-law. i'm pretty excited! i haven't been up there yet and i get to see the bar/restaurant that they just opened last weekend! it's going to be a good weekend. lots of cooking and baking. you all need to check out her blog: Modern Day Housewife.

i hope it's this pretty this afternoon as i drive.