I hope everyone had a great weekend. Ours was good and full and productive.
Today officially begins my birthday week…counting down to turning 30. This is my first birthday without my Mom and I wanted to make sure that I didn’t sulk it away. It’s easy to have a pity party, but I think it takes a bigger person to step up and think outside yourself. Even though my Mom isn’t here anymore I still want to make her proud and thinking of others above myself definitely would make her proud. So that’s what I’m choosing to do. Blessing others and thinking of others and doing for others is pretty much always a good idea. This weekend I got down to planning and preparing for my 30 acts of kindness leading up to my 30th birthday. There were lots and lots of lists involved, but at the end of Sunday night I was ready. Let’s do this.
I also worked on some orders. I don’t know if you’ve seen the “Family Rules” prints all over Pinterest, but I’ve always thought about how I would do one if given the chance. And then Trisha in Indiana custom ordered one. She decided on a 16×20 canvas and sent me her color scheme and “rules” and away I went. Thanks so much Trisha.
I also finished this 12×12 “Here comes the sun” canvas for Jennifer in North Carolina. Thank you so much Jennifer…hope your mom loves it.
I also made several gifts and giveaway/auction items for friends. I love to volunteer for giveaway or auction items and when friends ask me to be involved, it’s an honor to be able to donate pieces.
I know several people who are struggling right now with different things…just some hard days…don’t we all struggle? And sometimes it’s just nice to get a little special something to make our day a little brighter. I know God has blessed me with creative juices and I want to share those. I want Him to receive all the glory that He so deserves.
My Uncle Tom’s birthday is coming up and I know my Aunt Linda reads my blog, but I don’t think my Uncle Tom does, so I feel like I’m safe to post these. Mums the word Aunt Linda. I saw a pin on Pinterest where you write on a mug with a Sharpie and then bake it at 350 for 30 minutes. I apparently never pinned it so I don’t have the exact source, but it makes a super easy and sweet gift.
Huddy got busy on his thank you notes for his birthday presents. He was a coloring, thanking machine.
Harper got to spend some time with her sweet friend Mary this weekend. They seriously make for the best playmates ever. Both equally adorable and laid back and sweet…makes for a very easy friendship.
Josh and I splurged on Buffalo Wild Wings Saturday night. So so delicious. Seriously, BW3s would be my request for my last meal. Their dry rub wings are probably in heaven.
The wee Kelleys are funny. They do strange things like line all their pretzels up at snack time or hold a meeting in our closet. I like their quirky ways.
Amon had a big weekend. He got new pacis…which are totally strange. I’ve never seen pacis like this. It makes giving him his medicine easy though…we don’t even have to remove the paci.
And he got the hang of his sippy cup. Oh the watery goodness. He loves it. I think he’s growing up a bit on us. Tear.
I hope your week is amazing. Mine is going to be great…I just know it. Maybe celebrate with me and spread some kindness. You can do it. You’ll be glad you did.
Happy Monday!
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Laura, I have read your blogs from beginning to end and you are soooo amazing! I cannot miss a day! I am so thankful that God picked you and Josh to be Amon’s parents! You both are such humbling people and your hearts just make me want to be a better person! Your mom would be sooo very proud of you and your acts of kindness well that is her! Thank you for sharing your heart when heavy and happy!
Love Mylinda
Hi!
I love following your blog! I wanted to let you know that your kids are all precious. Great artwork too! I love that Mumford & Sons song/quote. Anyway, take care!
P.S. I am so happy that Mr. Amon is home, happy, & healthy.
P.P.S. 30 isn’t so bad!
Thanks for chosing joy! Thanks for giving God the glory with the talents he has given you. You are truly a treasured child of the most high God, and an amazing mom, friend, neice, daughter, blogger, and wife. Happy birthday week! Let the kindness begin 🙂
Happy Birthday Week to you. What you are doing with the lists is really a great idea. I am fourty-nine on my next birthday….I would be a busy bee for about two weeks trying to get that many good deeds done in one week 🙂
I am so glad to see Amon doing better. He is so precious.
Have a VERY BLESSED week.
Karen
Hey Laura,
I love reading your blog and seeing all your beautiful art! Have you ever thought about doing a class? I would love to learn how to make a canvas!!!
Your art work is a.maz.ing! I really, really hope to buy one someday soon! I love the family rules one! Kid quirks are the best kind! My girl loves a smoothie but she’ll only drink it from my insulated Starbucks cup! Funny kiddos! Amon looks presh – as always! Now, if you could just invent some magic potion to keep them little longer… you’d be a gazillionaire! 😉 Happy birthday week! Celebrate everyday! Eat cake and ice cream and maybe even a few more Buffalo Wild Wings! Will spread kindness in your honor here in Atlanta! I’m sure your momma is so proud of you!
Those Eyelashes of Amon’s! Why? Not? Me? {Not really! Mine are pretty long, too!} But, seriously…that baby Boy is gorgeous. It runs in the family, ‘cuz ALL of you are beautiful, inside & out!!
Happy Happy Birthday, Laura! You are SonShine! You are the heart of Jesus! I really love you and I can’t wait to meet up with you on Heaven, if not here on earth. It tickles me that we “get” to spend Eternity together, because of our Choices in this life.
Blessings ~ Jo
Oh, I feel a tad bit concerned seeing Little A using his new sippy cup while in a lying down position. I worry about him aspirating. Ignore me, if that cup is made specifically for drinking while lying down. Bottles are okay, because they flow differently. Not trying to be bossy. I was a Pediatric RN & aspiration pneumonia is ugly stuff. <3