Sweet, Sweet Summer

I decided early on that my goal for this summer was to slow down enough to actually feel like I'm on vacation.  I typically find something to fill almost every single day during my time off and end up going back to school in the fall not feeling like I've had any rest or days to myself.  I was determined to change that this year and friends, I have been very successful at that thus far.  This entire week I have stayed in my pajamas until mid afternoon, gotten a shower late, and either spent the evening watching my favorite reality television shows or hanging out with friends.  I've done laundry.  I've kept the kitchen clean.  I've cooked dinner.  I've done everything on my own schedule.  It's fabulous!  However, it's about to come to an end for two or three weeks.

I guess it's safe to publicly announce that I will be an aunt again in November!!!  My sis is pregnant with #2 and we find out in just a couple weeks if she's having a boy or girl.  I absolutely cannot wait!  I just hope this little nugget sleeps better than ST and doesn't have colic.  Bless.  And speaking of sweet Sarah Taylor, Mom and I are keeping her for a week beginning Saturday!  Cort and Trey are going to the beach for their five year anniversary.  I'm excited to spend the week with  my little princess and spoil her as much as I can.  She's quite the character these days.....hilarious.

I've also accepted a position at church working with the youth group this summer.  I'm super excited and look forward to what God has in store.  We begin VBS Monday and I'll be leaving in a couple weeks for a week long youth camp.  Gone are the days of pajamas and rest for a while, but it will be well worth it.  I'm hoping God will use the trials I have experienced lately and the battles I've fought against Satan to help some of those sweet kids.  He does work in mysterious ways.

So, until the end of the month, my sitting around in my pajamas watching my favorite daytime talk shows is over.  I welcome the change of pace though.  Cabin fever is starting to set in, so the timing is actually perfect.  

I hope you're all enjoying the sunshine.  Keep praying we have no snake sightings around these parts.  So far so good.  ;)