Reflecting God's Color and Light...

On Saturday night, we went to see Lone Survivor, which I'm not sure I would've seen if Mom hadn't chosen it, but it was fantastic!  I couldn't stop thinking about the brotherhood factor that exists between the SEALS -- where they will pick you up and carry you when you've become more of a burden than an asset and they're already under life-and-death stress, where the leader will not hesitate to die if it might save the others -- it's heroic and inspiring, and it's the strength of community I long to have.  They know the terrain will be rough, but giving up on each other is simply not an option, and I love and admire and aspire to live like that!

Anyway... after the movie, the Parrish fam joined us and we celebrated Mom's B-day at Zios!  This pic of Rach and Jace makes me laugh - he was much too busy coloring to stop for hugs. :)

This cookiecake was awesome!  Tasty, of course, and pretty - I'd never seen the multicolor stars before (the ones in the center), but they're fun!

Some sad news - the Jace-man fell and busted his chin (while in the waiting room at the doctor's office - so that was handy).  It was busted all the way through, which sounds disturbing.  No stitches, but they had to glue it shut.  Now every time he wants sympathy from Mom or Rach, he says, "faaaall" and points at his little chin. lol  No permanent harm was done, obviously, so it's kinda funny listening to him be dramatic. :)

As I was home last weekend, I finally calligraphied the names for Meghan and then made this sign for Rach's house - Josh cut the board down to the size they wanted, and I got the spacing right on the first try, which made me quite happy!  It turned out great (if I do say so myself). lol

My favorite thing about little Missy K is her wide blue eyes.  So sweet.

And this - I always love when babies do this.  I'm the one wrapped around their finger, figuratively speaking.  Just precious!

Mom came to T-town with me on Monday (MLK day) and helped decorate my "library/office room," which I LOVE!  The chevron stripes background is perfect, and the suitcase, crosses, and yellow all make me happy!  We also finally framed and hung my diploma, so that's exciting! :)

And we put up a few Valentine's decorations - planting some happy hearts... ;)

And hanging the new wreath by Rach and Mom - love it!!

The Pom puppies wanted to join us in the front yard, but that's not happening. lol
How cute are they, though!? ❤

My "LIGHT" verse and picture for the week:

In God's character, "THERE IS NO DARKNESS AT ALL."

That is a much-needed promise for me.

...And finally, here's a fake PSA that I highly recommend you watch.  I couldn't care less about sports, but this video made me laugh! =)  The Sarah McLaughlin music is priceless. lol  (*Mom, you should watch this one!)