{Five} Things on Friday

Aug 21, 2015 /

It’s Friday!

1. Walking

When we were out of town for a few weeks this summer I completely stopped working out. When you’re working summer camps there just isn’t enough time for working out. On Monday afternoon, I attempted to workout again. 4 weeks off is tooooooo long.

But I did get to cool down with a nice walk around our neighborhood pond with the pup. He enjoyed it and I enjoyed the fresh air.

2. Fall Temps

It cooled off this week in Kansas! Just for a couple days, but it was welcomed with open arms and open windows. It was the first morning in a loooong time that we woke up in a cooler house than what our thermostat was set at. Saving energy and getting snuggly!

I celebrated by wearing one of my favorite crew neck sweatshirt.

3. Pretty Bathroom

We finally bought a shower curtain this week! Don’t worry, we had an opaque liner that we had been using until now. I’m so happy with it and it makes the room feel brand new.

4. New Projects

I started working on a new project yesterday. These baby pallets are gonna be so.much.fun. And it was a little warm in our garage.

5. Happy Friday!

Today is my last day with the kids before they go back to school and our schedule changes. I’m hoping for lots of playing outside and fresh air. Next week will be homework and after school activities instead.

Friday means I’m linking up with…5 on Friday: Darci, April, Christina, + Natasha | Friday Favorites: A Little Bit of Everything, Momfessionals, + Grace and Love | Oh Hey, Friday: September Farm + The Farmer’s Wife

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Over the Weekend

Aug 17, 2015 /

We had a very uneventful weekend and I am so thankful for that. Our summer was everything but uneventful so laziness is completely welcome in this home at the moment.

I woke up sick on Thursday morning which forced me to stay in bed all day Friday and most of the day Saturday. Summer colds aren’t fun but I did enjoy the forced rest and the surprise “feel better” flowers from the mister.

I dragged myself out of bed on Friday night to eat pizza and play pitch with some of our friends at church. We started meeting with them a year or so ago and they taught us how to play pitch and we’ve been meeting every since. It’s always boys vs. girls and we always laugh a lot.

Sunday morning was my first Sunday back at church in what felt like ages. I went with comfy casual clothes since I still wasn’t feeling 100%. The only reason I’m sharing this is because Alf completely photobombed my pic that I meant to send to my sister. He kills me. Also, the shirt I’m wearing is wonderful. Super comfy, long, and affordable!

On Sunday evening we said goodbye to our summer roommate. Mike’s little brother moved in with us in May and he headed back to school yesterday. He took over our basement and it worked out great because we hardly ever use that space. I attempted to put our guest room back together after he left and decided to move our workout stuff in there. I think I’ll like working out in a room where I can close the door. Maybe that will motivate me to start working out again after our many weeks away.

And that was our very uneventful weekend! Today was another day off for me and I have been soaking it up. Our house is getting some TLC and I think I’m actually going to cook tonight? I wonder if I’ll remember how…

Happy Day!

Summer Retreat 2015

Jul 21, 2015 /

Well, I wasn’t able to update the blog like I’d hoped last week, so I am here today with a big recap (mostly photos) of our week at Westminster Woods.

We had approximately 120 students out at camp this week for Mike’s middle school youth group’s summer retreat.That’s a mouthful, but it was a great time. Thank goodness for our 25+ high school leaders who lead our small groups and stay in the cabins with the middle schoolers on retreats.

My brother in law was one of the Student Ministry interns this summer so he had the opportunity to speak on the summer retreat. I loved watching him come to life in front of the students. He definitely has a gift in speaking and I can’t wait to see where the Lord takes that.

Mike also did a lot of the speaking – and leading – and explaining. The top photo is during one of his talks. The bottom photo is him announcing who won the golden duster (cleanest cabin) for the day. It’s so fun to see him work at camps, he’s completely in his element.

By midweek Alfie gets pretty exhausted so we have dedicated nap time for him (and me). He gets so snuggly when he’s tired – I love it.

Just livin’ the Lou life with a midweek family nap | We take FOB very seriously

Walking in peace and quiet | Between the trees

Alfie doesn’t have any fun at camp | No fun at all

Just your typical hose down post game day

At this point he was exhausted, dehydrated, and allowing me to hold him like a baby | What a guy

Socks and sandals | together 4eva

LAST DAY! | We’re not tired…

Within an hour of being home and getting some chipotle in their bellies, I found the men of our house passed out on the couch. I think it’s hilarious that the tallest one is on the smallest couch and the short one is on the biggest couch | Seems logical to me.

While they slept, I unpacked, went grocery shopping, and gave the pup a bath. He doesn’t like bath time but since he was so tired he was very compliant. And that was our week! Weeks out at camp always go by so quickly but we’ll be back out at the Woods before we know it. Now we’re switching gears and prepping for the Wilderness at Northern Pines. Thankfully we have a few days of turn around!Happy Day!

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