Temporary Home

WARNING:

Be sure to have a box of tissues nearby

before you click here.

Hubby finds this song depressing,

but lately it has become one of my favorites.

I see the hope in each verse,

rather than dwelling on the sad parts.

I'm an optimist, what can I say?

It's so true, though.

Whatever you're going through,

whatever your situation,

it's only temporary.

Even this life is temporary.

Which is both scary and wonderful at the same time.

Just a little something to think about today.

This is my temporary home

It's not where I belong

Windows and rooms

That I'm passing through

This is just a stop

On the way to where I'm going

I'm not afraid because I know

This is my temporary home

Not Me! Monday

Have you ever done something that made you feel like you wanted to crawl in a hole?

Ever felt like you were five years old again, and felt totally sheepish when you had to tell someone what you'd done?

Well, I haven't. Nope, not me!

On Saturday, Hubby and I decided to do some yard work, as it was long overdue.

I mowed the front lawn while he sprayed weed killer around the edges of the house.

It was a beautiful day. All was going splendidly.

We moved on to the backyard.

Hubby took over the mowing, and I picked up rocks and sticks, to throw them out of his way.

You know, like a nice, helpful wifey.

I should mention that I've never had very good aim.

You see, there's a nice little sandy patch of ground over by the house.

Since I didn't want to throw rocks and sticks in Hubby's direction, I threw them toward that little sandy patch.

I figured I could always gather them up later and throw them over the fence and out of the yard.

Unfortunately, that little sandy patch happens to be right under a window.

I may not have good aim, but apparently, I do have a good arm, because I threw one of those rocks a little too hard, and a little too high, and instead of landing in the sandy patch,

well... I bet you can guess what happened.

Or, maybe I should say... what didn't happen.

Because I would never, ever do something like this.

Not me, a grown woman of 24!

What have you not been up to lately?

Today, in Pictures

Today the sunshine is just beautiful...

Ellie sure seems pleased with the weather.

Daisy, too!

Susu belongs to my in-laws.
We're borrowing her for the weekend
while they play at the beach.
She is quite happy today, too!

The tree in our front yard is finally green!

And these cute little purple flowers (weeds?)
are sprouting up everywhere.
Spring has sprung!

A Good Day.

Today was a good day.

Justin and I took advantage of the sunshine

and did some yard work.

Our yard is really quite pretty now,

if I do say so myself.

One not-so-great thing did happen

while we were taking turns

mowing the back lawn,

but I'm not ready to 'fess up

to that just yet.

(See my next Not Me! Monday post!)

Later in the afternoon,

we met up with some great friends

for a cookout and some fun.

I spent the better part of the evening

chasing around three adorable little kids,

one of which was our niece, Emily.

The other two, Abby and Gabe,

are so cute I could just gobble them up.

We had a lot of fun!

Shared some stories,

some ending in crazy laughter,

and others in a tear or two.

Pushed little ones on swings

and ate grilled hamburgers.

Tonight, I am so tired,

but it was totally worth it,

as I bask in the glow

of a good day.

Thankful Thursday

Here we are again, dear readers.

It's time for Thankful Thursday!

Here at Love and Lattés,

I like to take some time each Thursday

to share the things I'm thankful for,

and I encourage you

to try it, too!



Today, I am thankful

for the opportunity

to spend time with my mom.

Her time with us was short,

and it went by too quickly,

but I definitely savored every minute.

I am thankful for springtime,

for rebirth and renewal,

for all the green grass

and blooming flowers,

and for forgotten little bulbs

that spring up from the dirt

right when you least expect it.

I am thankful for the sun

that keeps the Earth warm

and makes my freckles

come out of hiding.

And above all,

I am thankful for the God

who put the Earth in motion

and who created the sun

and the grass, and the flowers

and who created you and me, too.

I am thankful that He is not dead.

That He is very much alive,

and that because He is alive,

each of us has a purpose

on this beautiful green Earth.


What are you thankful for today?

Easter Weekend, in Pictures

My momma came to town for Easter...

...we took a day trip to Charleston, just the two of us...

...we visited the Boone Hall Plantation...

...which was where The Notebook was filmed...

...we spent the day being tourists...

...and "oohed" and "aahed" at all the pretty sights...

...the flowers were in full bloom...

...afterwards, we checked out the Charleston pier...

...and made friends with this guy...

...and on Easter Sunday, we spent time with family...

...watching Emily hunt Easter eggs...

...when she found them all, she asked "again?"...

...how can you say no to a face like that?

Tomorrow

Tomorrow,


I will drive to the Charlotte airport


to pick up one of my favorite people, ever.


She will stay here with us over Easter weekend.

There will be laughter, food, and fun.

Can't wait to see you, Mom!