After spending some time with the Noble family, I enjoyed a delightful visit to the Armours. It was a wonderful time of fellowship. I came away refreshed and encouraged.

I am so blessed by Hannah’s friendship. She radiates sweetness and the light of Christ. Her servant heart and deep walk with God are a huge encouragement to me as we embark upon the new season of young womanhood. Though our families have both moved since we first met years ago, her friendship continues to bless me in an incredible way.

 I’ll share my favorite pictures and highlights. You can find Hannah’s account and more pictures here.

Games of Blockus, telephone pictionary, frogger, and spoons.

Cooking in the kitchen together.

Singing in the car.

Movie night with popcorn and M&M’s.

Going to antique shops and trying on TONS of
funny hats:

MUSHROOM TOP!!!! *Ahem* Moving right along…

Morning walks.

Ultimate Frisbee.

Swinging into Starbucks for a hazlenut macchiato.

Midnight snacks of dark chocolate.

Cup-filling conversation.

Bumming around town and thrift shopping together.

Babysitting a CUTE 3-year old little boy with Hannah. Quick story: so I was sitting at the table with the little fellow. We were eating lunch together and he wanted to try an olive in the pasta salad I was having for lunch. I let him try one and turned to get another, looking up just in time to see him lean forward and spit a half chewed mutilated olive back into my bowl. I almost died laughing. Yup, that was definitely a first! :D

(The picture above is of me holding the 3-year-old’s baby brother.)

Doing a photo shoot! Pictures of my lovely friend…

Pictures of me…

And pictures of us together (thanks to Hannah’s brother, Christian)….

I so enjoyed making new memories and looking back on old ones. Thank you for blessing me with your warm hospitality, Armour family! <3

Hello there!

This week the pace of life has suddenly quickened as school begins and our fall schedule comes together. But after finishing my summer classes last month I had an incredible, cup-filling  3-week break. I am grateful for the Lord’s goodness in giving me this special time with family and friends. I took so many pictures and made so many memories.

First I spent a few days with my aunt Kathy, uncle Jim, and cousin Anna at their home. Then we girls went up to see our grandparents at their farm. Our families joined us there a few days later.

Anna is one of the loveliest girls I know, inside and out. I am grateful for the friendship we’ve had and deepened through the years. I love being able to walk through every season of life together. Spending a week together encouraged me more than I can say.

I will share some photos and highlights from my time with Anna and family. :)

Going on an 18 mile bike ride out on the katy trail.

Visiting the largest tree in Missouri!

Deep talks.

Singing ‘Blessings’ while driving along old country roads. Bliss!

Midnight walks under the starry sky. *note: the flash on my camera was blindingly bright, hence the closed eyes. :p

Staying up late watching chick flicks.

Doing makeup and hair together.

Game of spoons.

Giggling in the dark.

Matching outfits without even meaning to.

Special one-on-one time with Grandparents.

Raspberry picking.

English breakfast tea in the mornings.

Being goofy. Hehe.

Spending one morning at a volleyball camp.

Seeing how fast we can snap green beans for Grandmother. :)

Picking out Grandad’s B-day cake for a family party.

Discussing the royal family with my wonderful aunt.

Making (and eating!) chocolate avacado pudding.

Discovering old photos of my daddy and uncles when they were little boys.

Listening to the stories of many a peice of clothing that my grandmother hand-stitched.

Walks at dusk.

Encouraging devotions and Bible discussions.

Looking at pictures together and catching up on each other’s lives.

Hello there!

I am enjoying a wonderful break with family and dear friends, hence the absence from posting. Here are a few pictures with the sweet, lovely girls I’ve been spending time with. I have been so encouraged and refreshed by renewing friendships and making memories. I’ll post more pictures when I get back!

Hope y’all are having a wonderful August!