The Shafferland Shuffle

Well it has just been a little week, hasn't it? Much adventure we did not expect! Here's a peek!

* We had a great sermon at church last Sunday! I was taking notes pretty furiously! (As in quickly. Not as in angrily.) And then we had a glorious Sunday afternoon of rest, naps, walks, and beautiful nothingness. Our fave.

* Monday morning, I met up with Ryan's mom, grandpa, aunt, sister, and nephew for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. It was fun to be included, and it sure didn't hurt to get baby snuggles. (First time I'd gotten to hold him since he was born!) That afternoon, while I was home working, it just pourrrrrrrrrrrrrrred. Got me out of flower watering duty! And look at the beautiful gift Ryan gave me that evening. A purple Sharpie! It really is the little things for me. Made my whole day.

* Tuesday evening we hosted our small group for a special time of prayer for our church. It was good to see all of them again after being apart for the summer! I made banana bread, and it was completely gone before night was over. (Dashing Dish for the win!) Tuesday was also the day the coconut oil jar fell off the lazy Susan in our cabinet and nailed me in the leg. You remember that story. ;)

* Wednesday morning I met up with one of our really good friends who moved out of state last summer! She was passing through town quickly and asked if I had time for coffee. Let me think: yes! So good to see her! Ryan and I recorded the announcements for church that night and went out for an ice cream date after! (First and last time to the ice cream stand this summer.)

* You remember the drama that was my Thursday. Bekah + veggie slicer = disaster? Do I really need to say more? (I do: thank you, Jesus, for finding me a husband in health care. You knew I'd need it.)

* Friday I actually finished making the casserole I was attempting to make on Thursday when the veggie slicer got the best of me. It was so good! And even though I learned it's nearly impossible to crack eggs without my thumb, I did manage to curl my hair without a thumb! We had been invited to dinner at some church friends' house that night, and look at this appetizer tray!!! I was so impressed.

* Yesterday did not go exactly as we planned. We set out to have a date day gifted to me for my birthday, but it didn't entirely go as we expected. I'll have to tell you more about it tomorrow. Despite the many changes in plans along the way, we had a fun day together, and that's what really matters!