thankful week 28

Happy Friday!!  You guys have been so sweet this week with your encouraging comments on my various posts.  I'm glad you all didn't pull an unfollow-and-run after I shared my slightly OCD tendencies when it comes to meal planning and grocery shopping :)

Today I'm thankful for...

...our friend Dustin who put together our wedding video!  We just saw it and I loved reliving that special day.  Listening to the toasts, watching us dance and hearing the vows was so special.  I know I'll be watching it many times in the future!

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If I get good at golf, I can buy cute, pink golfing outfits, right?!

...my incredibly patient husband who took me to hit golf balls twice this week!  I've attempted to play a couple of times in the past, but I'm still very much a beginner.  Bennett had some great tips for me, and I got a few up in the air!  Since I can't carry a tune to save my life, gag at the thought of blood, and can only handle a few minutes of ESPN each week, it was about time I attempted golf!  It's fun to try your spouse's hobbies, and we all know I've put Bennett through way too many spinning classes over the last year.

...iced coffee. Seriously. I've been trying to be good and wake up at 4:30 or 5 each day this week for a run or cycle, and I don't think I would make it to lunch without a nice, icy jolt of caffeine.  I go through seasons of swearing off coffee, apparently summer is not one of those seasons.

iPhone photo of the rug and mirrors!

...a new (to us) rug and set of mirrors for our dining room.  My boss was trying to get rid of them, so we snatched them up and gave our little dining room a new look.  Oh yes, and thanks to the manly husband for hanging those mirrors! 

...my sweetest in-laws who sent me a birthday giftcard to lululemon this week.  Cannot wait to pick out a snazzy new workout outfit!  I could spend all day in that store.

...serving our church communion with our small group on Saturday.  We take communion each week at our church and once a month our group gets to help - it's such a treat to watch each person come up and feel connected as part of the body.  Of course, after serving we hung out with some margs and a little 90s music jam session.  If that's not a spiritual experience, I don't know what is!

...speaking of small group, I'm just really thankful for that community.  About once a month, we take a break from our study and someone shares their "story."  It's a really cool way to hear how someone grew up, what shaped them, any big life moments, etc.  I shared my story last night for the first time and just felt really loved and encouraged by the group.  Thanks guys!

I hope you all have lovely weekends.  We've got a few fun things on the agenda that I'm looking forward to.  If you need something to do, check out some of the new tabs (About Me, Top Posts, Featured On) I added at the top of my page.  See you Monday!