Seeing the way God uses color in his creation inspires my art and gives me a clearer view of His love for me and you. I'm inspired by the sparks of emotion I feel when I see color, and I hope you feel those sparks when you view my work.
β€” Lindsay Wilkins


it's the little things:: lost socks and fizzy root beer


Happy Friday!! Ya ready for a hot, holiday weekend? I am (okay, I could do without the hot thing, especially with this heater in my belly, but I'll take what I can get!)

This week actually was a pretty darn good one. It went by pretty fast and I spent time with friends and Chris even got to come home for lunch breaks a few times. That's a pretty big deal when he's working until 8:30  each night. 





So here are my little things for the week:: 

A perfect cantalope. Or as we call it sometimes (well, mainly I do...) a 'lope. Perfectly sweet, firm and juicy. Yum. 

Visiting Hobby Lobby for the first time ever! They don't exist in Maryland or Hawaii, so I got to check it out for the first time this week. LOVE it. 

My shelf belly. So convenient. I'm gonna miss that thing. (But I think the trade-off is pretty good.)

Time in the Word. Do you ever notice how much better your days are when you start them off focusing on Jesus?

Tiny socks. And losing one to the dryer on the first load ever. No worries, it's been rescued. 

Fridays!! Seriously, Fridays are so much sweeter when we barely get to see each other all week. That's looking on the bright side for ya. 

Coffee dates with new friends and free wifi at Starbucks. There's something so peaceful about browsing the web with a caramal machiatto in hand. 

A sweet indulgence. I love IBC rootbeer. 

A $4 tank. My wardrobe is getting stretched literally and figuratively lately, so it's nice to spend just a few bucks for a new top! 

Okay, so what about you, friend? What little things made you smile this week? How was your day blessed by something seemingly simple? 

And did you download the free Little Things printable?? Check it out here.  I made it just for you! :) 

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smiles and tears.

oh baby:: 34 weeks!