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No Explanation Necessary

BFF Party at Birds

Free mini cupcakes
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Open bar
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Karaoke with Rebecca Havemeyer
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Half-priced haircut
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Good Time Had by All!

I have always been amazed by the sky. I cannot see a sunrise, sunset or interesting cloud formation without taking a moment or two to stare in awe of the beauty in our world.

I was at Johnathan's parents' house this afternoon and when I turned out of their driveway I was confronted with a glorious site. Fortunately, I did remember my camera today and I may have stopped the car in the middle of the road and hopped out to snap a picture.

It's things like this that make me realize how tiny I am and remember that my creator's vision for my life and the world is infinitely better than mine.

Victory

Today I was out of the house by 7 AM. From that point, I did the following:

• Got my oil changed
• Cleaned out the back of the car
• Dropped Keller off at the groomer's
• Donated blood
• Went to Half-Priced Books
  
• Got my car washed and the inside cleaned
• Met Ari for lunch, followed by window shopping and ogling rescue dogs up for adoption
• Had a latte and read my new used book at Starbucks
• Fell in love with a lens I can't afford at Precision
• Stopped by a new store and picked up an awesome Valentine's card for Johnathan and a couple of anytime cards for two other people
• Picked Keller up from the groomer
• Took Keller to the park, where she proceeded to roll around on an old possum skeleton (eeeeeew!) while I read
  
• Met with 'my dealer' to get some makeup

Today was a very successful day in my world! I haven't felt this accomplished in a quite a long time. I had to record it all in writing or I'd never believe it tomorrow.

My only regret is that it was a perfect day for taking pictures - overcast all day - and I neglected to grab my camera when I left the house. I could kick myself!

Since I took the pictures of my coworker's family back in December, I've been blessed to have other generous people in my life volunteer to play "model" for me. A few weeks ago, I shot another coworker and her little family. It's always a different experience working with kids of varying ages. This little guy is three and was much more interested in running around than having his picture made, but who can blame him? All of this is a learning experience for me and I'm just grateful for the opportunity. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day:

I adore his big, green eyes.

So much time and so little to do....

Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it.*

I feel like there is so much I need to do before Johnathan moves back and my time to do it is really short. In nine and a half days I will be getting on an early morning flight to New York to spend several days with my mom, Erin and Alivia and to go skiing. I get back to Austin on Thursday night and then Johnathan will be home at 9:00 the next morning.

Johnathan hasn't ever seen my new apartment, my "new" car. He hasn't seen Keller in two years. I feel like everything needs to be up to a certain level of 'perfect' upon his return. So here is the current list of things I need to accomplish in less than 10 days:

• Clean my whole apartment from top to bottom
• Get an oil change
• Get my car washed
• Get Keller groomed
• Lose 30 lbs
• Dye my hair
• Get my hair cut
• Finish decorating my apartment
• Buy a whole new, cuter wardrobe
• Learn to play the guitar

Hmmm...I'm sure there are even more things I would like to have done, but I get the feeling I'm being slightly unrealistic.

*Bonus if you can name that movie.

Best Day Ever!

Yesterday was an awesome day! The best part being that we found out Johnathan is coming home! We have been enduring a long distance relationship for the past two years. Well, things have finally lined up the right way for him to move back home! I could not be happier. And he'll even be home pretty soon. Just two weeks and two days.

We've been praying for this for so long and it really doesn't seem real. The past two years have put a huge strain on our relationship and we have, at times, been within an inch of the breaking point. But God never let us forsake each other or His plan for us and it has made us such a happier, healthier couple for struggling through it. We'll appreciate every day - every moment - we get to spend together all the more, because there was a time when we just didn't have the option. We both know that there will be plenty of hard times ahead, as every relationship and every life involves struggle. But, He got us through this together and we both know that He'll do it every time.

I also got to meet my new 'Little Sister' yesterday. I can't talk too much about that (to protect her privacy), but she is a sweet, adorable little girl and I had an awesome time playing with her at a playground near her house. Next week we're going to go to the public library, where she has never been before, and hopefully get her her own library card.

Today I truly feel like I have all that I could wish!