A Few Favs

 Is anyone else pining for fall like I am? Looking back at these pictures from Colorado makes me yearn for it even more. Hurry up October!

Here are a few favorites from around the web this past week.

• The absolute sweetest baby announcement ever. Such a cute little family!
• I made this cookie recipe last week, and yum, they were delicious.
• This site helps you plan your garden for you. So great for beginners like myself.
• COCONUT OIL! You guys, it's just awesome. Make sure to read all the comments, too. 

What are your favs this week?

Have a wonderful Monday. Make sure to keep cool and hydrated out there. It's going to be a hot one! And make sure to love on someone today. There's always someone who could use some :-)

Porter Peach Festival

Last night, Kev, Erika, Penni, Chris, and I drove down to Porter, OK to check out the first night of the Porter Peach Festival. We all tried delicious treats made with the fresh Porter peaches: peach ice cream (above), peach ice (below) and not pictured was Chris' fresh peach cobbler with ice cream. Yum! It was just about time for the Miss Porter Peach Pageant, but believe it or not, it got rained out. We were all shocked to see all the rain and lightning and high winds headed our way. Our trip was cut a little short, but it was fun to just to take a short but sweet trip out of town for a couple hours.

  

Do you all have any weekend plans? The festival goes until Saturday evening in Porter. It's definitely worth a 30 minute drive! Today is my baby brother's 11th birthday. We'll be spending the night with him eating a delicious dinner and going to see Spider Man at the drive-in. So excited!
Have a wonderful weekend!

p.s.- that chicken on a stick was literally some of the best chicken I have ever had. Who knew fair food could actually be quality?

Photos for Your Tuesday

Did you know Kevin is good at everything he does? Painting, drawing, music, carpentry, electrical, looking cute...you name it, he is good at it. At one point in time, before we even knew each other, Kev did photography. And...he was good at it. I guess he probably still is, but he doesn't get behind the lens too much these days.

 These are just a few of my favorites that he took. I love that one of Kev's dad and brother. They just look plain cool. I believe they're all film, which is that roll of black stuff you put in a camera and then develop it after you take the pictures...do you remember that?

p.s. - I just remembered Kevin isn't very good at math. I know he'd be upset if I said he was good at everything. So, there you go. Happy Tuesday!

A Few Favs

picture taken from Door of Hope Church. Isn't it dreamy?

The internet is a magical place filled with wonderful ideas and pictures and books and other time-wasting things. Here are a few favorites I've found around the web this past week.

• Happy Tape - How fun is this? I don't actually have any yet, but I'm imagining wrapping many future Christmas gifts with it. Or even just put in on the wall for decoration.
• My new summer read - I am loving this book! It couldn't be any more fitting for me right now. Excited to apply the Word to my passion of gardening.
• This farm house on Longest Acres blog. Can you imagine living on a farm in that beauty? Oooo... dreaming...
• DIY bed legs - love the options for color and design. Perfect idea for future bedroom furniture.
  
  
  Any favs you'd like to share?
  
  p.s.- Have you checked out 
  Lisse Lives Life or Mandy the Outfitter? Worth your time!

The 4th!

my favorite fireworks. they remind me of the weeping willow tree my that was in my aunt's front yard a long time ago.

I love the 4th of July. Not as much as Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it's in my top 3, I guess. There's just something about cookouts with family, eating juicy watermelon, and watching fireworks light up the sky while you go deaf from the explosion that makes my heart happy.

Today, we're just going to take it easy by the pool, then have a small but delicious cookout with friends, and enjoy some fireworks by the river. Do you have any fun activities planned? Whatever you end up doing, stay hydrated out there! I made myself sick mowing the lawn yesterday because I didn't drink enough water. Lesson learned!

Hope you have a wonderful mid-week celebration! Be a blessing to someone today!