Lately...

Happy Sunday, friends!!  Just figured I would also share a quick photo-update since my December posts thus far have mostly been memes and Power Thoughts! =)

Last week, Mom and I took the kids to the Midwest City Christmas lights.  Our plan was to quickly drive through them, but we learned it was "Walk-Around Wednesday" where getting out to walk it all was the only option.  Definitely would've grabbed a coat and tennis shoes had I known that, but Mom parked and gave me her sweater, then me and the kids got out and walked it and took photos.  We grabbed Starbucks hot chocolate (Jace was craving that) before taking them all home!  'Twas a cold but fun and memorable night walking the park with our glowsticks and candy canes, me and Tman chatting while J&K ran a bit ahead! =)

Yesterday, I drove to Tulsa to have lunch with Lindsay at Los Cabos (my fav Mexican restaurant that I've missed since I moved)!  There was chips and queso and enchiladas, and there was laughter and tears in our conversation, and it was truly great to catch up with her and hear the full story about her mom and just comfort and encourage each other with the hope of Christ in hard seasons.

I went by the Sapulpa Christmas Chute before leaving... I'm sure it's even better at night with all the lights, but it was fun to walk through it and see it all, and nostalgic to be back at the Creek County Courthouse for a minute. =)

I especially loved this part where they had signs with all the names of Jesus! ❤

Friday was the funeral service for Rye Haller, a child of a CHA family that many have been praying for over the last four years.  He had a traumatic brain injury around four years ago that altered their family’s lives drastically, then he eventually passed away earlier this month.  His mother, Julie, was full of God-honoring faith throughout it all, and she made the t-shirts that said, "We know He can.  We pray He will. #prayforRyeguy"   I watched part of that service online, and it was filled with worship songs and inspiring faith and honest grief.  Poignant and powerful.

Shifting gears, here's a random pic from a photo editing app of me with rose-gold (slightly pink) hair.  I'm a fan!  Not sure a stylist would be able to get this color just right, but I'd totally go for it if so!

This was jarring to see when I woke up last week.  What did I expect moving to Moore, right? lol  It's disconcerting to me that this overnight alarm wasn't loud enough to wake me up, though.  I heard a lot of wind and rain, but didn't realize tornadoes were a real threat in December.  Thankfully, all is well!

My new office name plate - huzzah!  Also, the Braille makes me happy and I wish they had that for my name too. =)

A few bright-and-cheery pics from Jace and Kyndal's class Christmas parties on Friday... fun times!  They're so happy to be out of school till next year! =)

And since I seem to go back and forth between very serious topics and very silly memes, I'll end today's blogging with this awesomeness:

Hope you've had a great weekend, and hope it is a wonderful Christmas week ahead for you!!!