A Great Weekend and Some Treats from My Peeps

Skip had an amazing weekend as worship pastor at Parkway church. Everyone was so supportive and loving to us. I was able to sit through church with my babies, my mother, my sister and her husband,and her two children. I also went to a Saturday night service with my sweet mother-in-law and my father-in-law. I wish I could say how blessed I feel that even though I am leaving so much behind in Corpus, I know that this move is going to bring happiness in so many ways.

Yesterday, the pastor's wives of BAF, treated me to lunch as a farewell sendoff. It was so wonderful to visit with all the girls together one last time. I can't begin to tell you how much I love each and every one of them. They inspire, encourage and love me. What a joy to know each of them. I know a couple of them read this blog occasionally, so-Thank you Jessica, Terri, April, Lindsey, Cathy, Amy and Leslie! So in the stolen words from my hubby, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

Jessica gave me such a beautiful name canvas that says, "Home is where our story begins". Don't you just love that? It is so neutral in color that it will go anywhere. Just perfect!

Terri gave me the lovely journal, stationary, picture frame and notepad. We took the picture together last summer at a wedding. Amy gave me the beautiful plate, coffee mug, and decorative napkins. There was chocolate too, but I already shared it all with Ashley. It was delicious! Amy also presented the gift in a beautiful ribbon display which I wish I had a picture of. These friends of mine are so creative. Amy is also the one who makes purses which I will make sure to post the website when it is up. You are all going to want one of her specialty handbags.

This was such a nice surprise. Lindsey and April had this made by our talented friend Candy. If you look closely and click on the picture it is my blog title. They were both there the night I had the carnation experience from which I wrote my title story, and then used it for my title. Isn't it precious? It makes me want to do my bathroom in these fun colors, or if we get to have an office in the next house.