10 Evening Things

1.  This morning was crazy town.  I locked my keys in Josh’s truck at the post office with my phone.  I harassed the postal workers by ringing their bell approximately 113 times before someone final came and said through the door in a slightly annoyed voice “Can we help you?” because it was way before opening hours.  They let me use their phone to no avail because Josh Kelley was not answering his.  I then ran back to the gym and caught Alissa in time to catch a ride to our house.  Only to be reminded by Josh that we only have one set of keys to his truck…which I locked in and myself out.  While waiting for a locksmith I ran to get some donuts at Krispy Kreme because ummmm, donuts make the world go round only to hear the lady over the drive thru intercom say after I placed my order “Well you are going to kill me, but we are out of donuts.”  Me “You’re out of donuts????”  Intercom Lady “All we’ve got is one dozen sprinkle.  Our belt broke down.”  And then it felt like the apocalypse.

2.  Waiting for Target popcorn is hard.  It’s even harder when you spill your bag right after receiving it.  Lucky for that kiddo I had extra.  Mom to the rescue.

3.  It’s not new news that I love our public school.  It is the greatest.  And the teachers are the greatest.  Next week is Teacher Appreciation week and I have been game planning.  The best teachers around deserve big love and appreciation.  And our art teacher is literally fantastic.  I have never seen kids do so many different and unique and creative art projects.  I love how she uses sooooooo many different supplies and techniques and let’s the kids really create.

4.  We finished The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe while I was sick in bed with a stomach bug.  I was sad I missed out, but the kids just couldn’t wait.  And I ordered several Aslan shirts from a friend who is adopting.  It was meant to be.

5.  I’ve got an itch to chop my hair all off.  It happens every few years.  The last time I had short hair was in maybe 2010/2011.  It is time.  And why yes that does say How To Style An Undercut 🙂

6.  We have the Most.Amazing.Bank.Ever!!!!!!  They recently had a Make A Difference Day and included our Harper by donating to her Swaziland trip.  Cue 5 million tears.  I almost died.  They also wrote the kindest and sweetest notes on the back of the giant check (how fun!!!!) for Harper.  And there were balloons.  And so many smiles and hugs.  Kindness is alive and well people.  It’s true.

7.  THIS!!!!  I cannot wait to dive in.  I was surprise gifted this by Courtney because she knows how much I love a good book about grief and loss…hahahahaha.  It’s so true.  I really do.  I am so excited to get to this one.  And Foreword By Shauna Niequist…be still my heart.

8.  Orders.  And key fobs have been in full force due to end-of-the-year teacher gifts.  If you are local and need some Timbali for those sweet teachers too…I can hook you up.

   9.  Last weekend’s Bible Journaling class was so much fun.  I got to hang with a whole bunch of lovely teenage girls in a crazy beautiful place.  Loved all the girls so much…it was an honor.  My online Bible journaling class is still going on and the next one will begin May 4th.  Message me HERE if you’d like to get in on the action.

10.  And I’ve had some extra solo time with this guy and I kind of love it.  Tomorrow morning we’ve got a donut date…scheduled after this morning’s donut debacle.  He can barely wait.

Happy Wednesday Night!!

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8 Comments

  1. Soaked up every flipping word.

  2. Lisa Russell says:

    I read that book, very well written! Excellent read! (I read grief biographies also!)

  3. Laura, we were so honored to have you at our retreat…you are so talented and just as cute as can be! The girls (and I!) adored you and didn’t stop journaling the rest of the weekend!

  4. I just wanted to throw in a plug for the key fobs – I had some made as gifts for friends “Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly” and recently traveled with a girlfriend to NYC. SHE had taken hers and put on her suitcase handle! What a GREAT idea! She can spot her luggage and a wonderful message gets put out there. I will be ordering more soon – for luggage tags!!!

  5. Ashley Zehr says:

    I’m curious about the Aslan adoption shirts. Can you provide a link?

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