Monday, September 20, 2010

{Life Made Lovely with my Sissy}

My sweet friend, Heather hosts a weekly link up to showcase the lovely in our life.  I love that!  An intentional reminder to enjoy your day, your week, your life.  To embrace and document the sweet moments big and little.



28 years ago God blessed me with one of my very best friends, my sister Jackie!


Being the only girls in what seemed like a sea of boys we were buds growing up.  It wasn't until we both got married and became Mamas that our true friendship blossomed!



We have weathered many storms together and have never left each other's side.  We are completely ridiculous together and laugh harder together than with anyone else, with the exception of our hubby's.  We love each other's kids like they are our own and pray for a day when our little girls that look just like us, will be besties, too!

When we were little Jackie couldn't say sister and ever since we have affectionately called one another Titters.  It sounds funny, but the weight of that word makes me tear up.  It's a reminder of the love only we share for one another and the promise that we will always be there...through thick and thin.

Titters I am so proud to be your sister!  So thankful for every laugh, tear, hug, kiss, memory, boob pinch (sorry TMI, just keeping it real), memory, and even the fights.  Each one has shaped us and our relationship and I am a better person because of it.  I pray this year you run even faster after Jesus with a desire to earnestly serve him.  I pray your marriage continues to build and grow and weather any storm it encounters and come out stronger.  I pray your babes rise up and call you blessed and honor you the way you deserve because of the incredible Mom you are.  And I pray we don't waste one moment in this last year we have together before you move. I love you most and always will!

And here's a little shot of some crafting I was able to accomplish this weekend....by the way huge shout out of thanks to my amazing hubs who left Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon with the babes so I could refresh and have some time to myself.  It was amazing and I highly recommend it!


This is the shirt I made for Jackie's bday gift.


Here's a close up on the flowers.


Hope you enjoyed my lovely and remember to embrace and enjoy yours!

XOXO
Jenni

Saturday, September 18, 2010

{cherish, embrace, surrender}

My sister-in-law, Chelle posted this song to her Facebook, when she acknowledged the passing of a young lady, Jennifer Sparks who battled Short Gut, until this past Monday when she met Jesus. Carter also has Short Gut, so this young lady's life affected Sean and Chelle in a very deep way. Please pray for the Sparks Family and hug your littles just a bit harder this weekend.

 

 I have also read some very lovely posts this week and thought I'd share some nuggets of truth.


Be encouraged and love BIG!
XOXO
Jenni

Friday, September 17, 2010

{Welcome Weekend}

I have been counting down the days to this weekend.  Just one of those weeks. 

Can't wait to make a sticky mess with these guys...


and maybe a little sewing with these goodies...


...some much needed planning and organizing with this...


...but, I may need to tackle my couch...


...oh, and my sink...


...but I will definitely be in good company jamming to the BEST play list to an amazing blog I follow!

So what are YOU doing this weekend!  

Have a great weekend!

XOXO
Jenni