Happy list v15

339. "Wherever we go happiness grows"
340. A cold Stella
341. Using baby powder to get the oil out of your hair - cheaper than dry shampoo, ma lady friends!
342. Memories of riding my bike to my Papa's house for a little debbie cake and a game of cards
343. Making our family's special cream cheese cookies at Christmas

344. A full row of friends squooshed all into one pew at Grace on Sunday mornings
345. Movie nights snuggled up on the couch
346. Making homemade soup
347. Making a wrong turn and happening upon a surprise sunset view

348. Trip planning with Michael, wishing we could go on them all!
349. Our new-to-us old leather chair from the Allens that's been passed around since college
350. Stocking stuffers
351. A brand new year's Christmas card collection from friends and family
352. Main street Walhalla all lit up at Christmas time

353. Starting holidays off with a run
354. Geeking out over national parks
355. Meeting kindred spirits
356. My sweet Sully's rosey pink nose

357. Shooting guns at the farm
358. Brother bear's cookin'
359. Full afternoons spent at the Lawrence's, especially with little Max now part of the fun

360. Lighting a brand new candle
361. Breakfast dates
362. Larry McMurtry
363. My savior, Jesus, his steadfastness on earth towards sacrificing himself for the likes of me and the gift of the holy spirit

Blessed far beyond what I deserve.

What keeps you smiling, sweet friends?

Happy list v14

314. My nightlight willows from Mikey - I asked for them the very first week we were married and 4 years later, well...here they are

315. Winter squash

316. The ability to pay our bills - such a blessing

317. Chris' chocolate silk pie from Adam's Bistro

318. Bruce's sweet potato pancakes, especially shared with friends

319. Our newly painted swamp water, chicken sheet green guest bedroom

320. Listening to Freddie's crazy voicemails at dinner

321. Having our first real Christmas tree this year even though it's a simple, tiny guy

322. Homemade ornaments made just for me by my sweet friend, Julie at OrangeOdge

323. Hearing about people's dream vacations, talking about favorite places traveled

324. How my dad and I always immediately start our conversations right when we get on the phone, no hello needed

325. Watching my mom do sign language

326. The Anderson's big back yard, perfect for sibling rivalry throwdowns of any kind

327. Our annual Thanksgiving trail run at Yellow Branch, bonus for cousins coming this year!

328. Our new clever little knickknack - thanks to Steven at New Leaf Letterpress. It's in our bedroom. I think you know where this is going. So us!

329. Spontaneous crockpot dinners with the Daviiii

330. Running into Gina at The Maxx

331. Chicken littles free to roam back at the ranch

332. Reading whatever page Michael's bible is opened up to on the kitchen table every morning

333. Touchscreens

334. Still wearing my retainer. Yeah yeah, laugh away!

335. Healthy doses of sarcasm

336. The night at the McDonald's that I met my may-as-well-be lil sis, Kelly when she was just in 7th grade. Much love (:

337. All my old FCC girls...my favorite group of young people of all time!

337. My senior year scrapbook from Linz - one of the most thoughtful gifts ever for a reminiscent bird like me

338. Ridiculous photo shoots with this fine crew 

Blessed far beyond what I deserve.

What keeps you smiling, sweet friends?

Happy list v13

291. Blueberry pumpkin scented candles from BBW
292. Warming up in a scalding hot shower after a cold morning run
293. Trading my old iPhone for a new one straight up - thanks Haley!
294. Old House Salvage and Joe's perpetual search for a skinny new girlfriend
295. Our new old headboard solution

296. My handy husband who can turn old furniture I'm tired of into new furniture that I love, scrap wood into custom frames, old barnwood into end tables and shutters into bathroom shelves

297. Kilim textiles

298. First birthday shenanigans with this little Moose - feel free to keep a piece of my heart, sweet fella

299. Dad's boss leaf blower

300. That time that our previously unfriendly neighbor humbled us by helping us finish blowing our leaves in the dark

301. The Hunger Games

302. Piling up with the Allen sisters at their new apartment

303. Said apartment being approximately 6 minutes from my house - the best kind of throwback

304. Lunch dates with Carrie

305. Patterns

306. Lightroom

307. Traditions I've always known and making new ones

308. Sleepily hearing it start to rain in the middle of the night

309. Sitting by the fire up at the cabin or at Mom's house

310. Actually hoping FSU goes to and wins a national championship this year just for Trey

311. A cold glass of ice water right before bed

312. Experiencing God given peace when you'd usually be left hopeless under your own devices

Blessed far beyond what I deserve.

What keeps you smiling, sweet friends?

Happy list v12

262. Curling up in the corner of Ben & Em's couch for a long, giggly chat on a weeknight...cause we're neighbors!

263. New stationary

264. Hanging out at GOAT

265. Pick up soccer games

266. Finally having my original Meg in Greenville with me

267. The crunch of leaves on a cold morning run

268. Getting my haircut

269. The constant support of my mom, dad and sister - God couldn't have blessed me with a better bunch

270. Yard naps at dusk with Mike & Sully

271. Settling on the perfect name for the izuzu...Little Stinky

272. My new Canon Rebel T4i and 18-135mm STM lens - legit upgrade, indeed

273. Annual Christmas card collections on the fridge

274. Giggly road trips with these crazies I call family

275. 4 hour catch up chats with my BFF, Bowser

276. Being crafty

277. Weekends with little to no plans

278. Feeling God move within and guide our lives

279. The absence of doubt

280. Daydreaming about trips back out West, to new places and back to our favorites

281. Our best buds

282. Pussy willows and how they always remind me of my Mimi

283. Homeland

284. Talking design with B

285. Sectional sofas

286. Watching people excel at their talents

287. Trip summary emails from Katie 

288. Maximus John Lawrence born perfect and healthy on his awesome due date, 11/12/13! 

289. Life here lately with my Binks, Mike and Sully both

290. This beloved sweet little guy turning 1 today...we love you, little Moose!

Blessed far beyond what I deserve.

What keeps you smiling, sweet friends?

Lovebirds in Birdtown, USA

Thankful for my best friend, for Timmy for finding his way to her heart and that they keep letting me shoot their pictures because - let's face it - they're somethin' special. Cotton and camouflage has never looked so good (:

Happy list v11

236. 10 for $10 greek yogurts
237. Following Shawn Johnson on IG
238. Fall for Greenville
239. Spilled wine and a busted lip on the dance floor

240. Comfortable dresses

241. My cowgirl boots

242. When Amos gets excited to play with Sully

243. 11/12/13 - little Lawrence's due date

244. The Biggest Loser

245. People that go the extra mile at their job

246. Sweet marriage toasts

247. Patty and Lucy from way back when

248. Coffee in bed with Mike on Saturday mornings

249. This here homemade pizza concoction for dinner

250. United Pursuit Band

251. Run River North

252. Worship music dinner cooking with my Mikey

253. Dance party dinner cooking all by myself

254. The dirt road up to the cabin

255. Sleepovers at OD and Cathy's

256. A Sunday jaunt on the Blue Ridge Parkway

257. Ben and Emily Olson

258. Chris and Whitney Powers

259. Windows open on a crisp Fall night at home

260. This guy in a Suby

261. Promising to do a life/house update as soon as I get my new camera!

Blessed far beyond what I deserve.

What keeps you smiling, sweet friends?

Happy list v10

212. Isaiah 53 and how every time I come across it I can hear my sweet friend Alecia reading it from our Fuge stage..."like a tender green shoot"
213. The Civil Wars on repeat
214. Long chats with my best on her way home to Hartsville

215. Group texts and video exchanges during the boy's bachelor parties
216. Drive By Truckers ballads from Michael Martin
217. Mountain weekends at the cabin with all of Shellee's closest friends
218. Listening to my niece Sarah sing her heart out
219. BLT's with a fried egg
220. Sub-10 minute Costco runs with my two favorite Mikes
221. Encouragement from dear friends that remember the big and little stuff
222. September 29th and 30th, 2013
223. When Mike calls me to help talk him through something
224. Comfy sweaters 
225. My sweet daddy, with whom I share an undeniable sweet tooth, driving all the way to Greenville to bring me a piece of my uncle Chevis' homemade chocolate pound cake with chocolate fudge icing
226. Being with Kristen for some impromptu shopping when she finds the most special wedding dress and finally sees how beautiful she is
227. Everything about the Fall
228. Tabata workouts
229. That Meghan just got a vet job here in Greenville...roomies reunite!
230. Smoochdowns for dinner
231. A.W. Tozer
232. Cooking a homemade dinner for Trey during his outage and that Mike always falls asleep early when we stay up talking and catching up
233. Sully's crinkly ears when he swims

234. Freedom from plans
235. Mike's 4 year anniversary gift

Blessed far beyond what I deserve.

What keeps you smiling, sweet friends?