Saturdays are for Sweethearts

Amazing. Today was just that. Nothing adventurous, un-ordinary, or epic. Just a serene day filled with cool Autumn breezes and love love love. Finding joy in the small things, the simple things, is what is going to give us a life full of happiness and peace. I want to always remember where I came from and those who helped me get where I am today. We don't shape ourselves, but those around us shape us. Days, like today, make me stop and look up at the beautiful blue sky and realize that I need to stop and take a minute. Take a minute to feel the temperature of the air and allow your arms to goose bump over. Let the little hairs on the back of your neck stand on end from the chills dancing over the surface of your skin. Realize how small you are in this great big world...and then realize how big you are in so many peoples' lives.

I woke up this morning (or about noon, rather) to Eric hustling around getting things ready to grill out...which is a wonderful 'good morning'. As the crunching of the charcoal bag and the chime of the front door sounded I hopped out of bed (okay maybe I didn't hop, haha, I'm not much of a morning person so I peeled myself from the soft, dark sheets) and slithered my way to the sunshine filled window. It was going to be a good day, I already new it. We had grilled hamburgers and baked beans as we watched football and baseball all afternoon. Eric was extra smiley, and it made me have a abnormally pleasant flutter in my heart. The afternoon was restful, and we simply enjoyed each other's presence...while appreciating the grill and sports! Once again, I felt like an Oklahoman (and I liked it for once haha)! Football and food, gotta' love it! (Side note: I WAS rooting for Texas...so maybe I felt like a Texan rather than an Oklahoman, haha)

 However, for us to know what good is, we must know what bad is. It pokes it's ugly little face out for a few minutes whenever we're having a really good day, we deal with it, and then go on with our lives. Trying to aid in the kitchen, I offered to form the hamburger meat into patties for Eric to grill. Having the house opened and the air-conditioner off, our refrigerated condiments were forming condensation on the outsides as they sat about the counter. And as I went to place the full, new glass bottle of worcestershire sauce back into the fridge, it ever so lightly slid right out of my hand and came crashing onto the hard kitchen floor. Shattered. Everywhere. Possibly the worst break I've ever experienced (I tend to break things often! haha). There is nothing that will take you back quicker to feeling like a little kid than devastatingly breaking a glass bottle of something all over kitchen floor. Nevertheless, there is nothing that will bring you back out of that bad feeling than loving arms coming in, saying "It's okay...you go take care of yourself and I'll clean it up." And spending the next 20 minutes on their hands and knees picking up shards of glass and mopping a sticky floor. What a sweetheart. Saturdays are for sweethearts, and mine was super sweet today. Thank you Father God for letting us endure the bad, so we can enjoy the good. How clever You are.

This evening we took a lovely walk and gathered some fireplace kindling for our first fire of the season. We haven't decided when we'll light the first one just yet...however, I can insure you it will be soon! We are projected to hit 42 degrees this week, which is plenty cool for a fire! How very exciting. We gathered a good amount, arranged it in our kindle basket, and set it comfortably next to the fireplace. Eric made the joke of the word "kindle" and I thought it was pretty funny. Amazon's Kindle is the electronic "book" that many people in our generation enjoy. This is an electronic alternate to paper books (which help save the trees!). We like to think of ourselves as a little bit old-timey (haha)...so as much as I would love to own a Kindle myself...there's a good chance I'll never break down and buy one, and will be forever dedicated to my paper books. Here is our life story in a few photos....

 Our "Kindle"                                           Modern day "Kindle"



Haha...maybe we're nerds, but we thought it was funny! We love our kindle....as it brings us nights filled with warmth and glowing light, smores and Christmas movies.

 

 

Life has been calm lately, and rather than put it in the boring basket we're enjoying this time of peace and solitude....as life always has a way of turning itself around and taking you on a roller coaster ride just as you're not expecting it. We're always up for an adventure, but we'll enjoy this season of still times just the same. It's nice to rest and enjoy the small things in life. Something is bound to turn up, and shake our little world around. Plus, the holidays are growing ever so near...which means a touch of chaos is right around the corner. Happy October to all!

"Peace is not something you wish for; it's something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away."
-Robert Fulgham

All Our Love,

JenEric