-Last week, I did something I haven't done in a long time. I went running. I had quit as of late because it inevitably caused me acute outer knee pain for a week afterwards, but I hoped that it was because I needed new shoes. I bought new shoes back in April and finally took them on a run, and guess what....my knees didn't hurt!!! Unfortunately, I haven't ran since then because it has been WAY too hot to spend any time outside. I wished that I could, because it felt nice to be moving like that again. I did a little bit of Zumba too, which was nice. Now if I could just sustain the motivation to keep moving, I'd be great. Small victories, right?
-I've been doing my best to help my mom keep up with our small summer garden. We have assorted flowers, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and a lone jalapeno plant. I picked the first cucumber this morning, and the squash aren't too far behind. I'm already ready to eat our first harvest from the garden! It's given me some extra purpose this summer.
-Last week I took the four older boys to Totus Tuus at church. They all loved it and their team. We had lots of great discussions on the way to and from each day, even if there were times that everyone had a little too much togetherness. Our talks covered the gamut from angels, to miracles, to heaven, to purgatory, and stories about saints. Deep stuff for little guys! Our morning rides usually consisted of our own version of Carpool Karaoke. We jammed out to "East Bound and Down", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Shut Up and Dance", "Hey Soul Sister", and, of course "Uptown Funk". Shout-out to my XM radio for giving us great morning tunes. It was a great week overall!
-Last Friday I spent the better part of the day in Edmond because my car was due for its 6000 mile oil change/tuneup. The real reason I went was to see Tonisha and Mary! I literally couldn't remember the last time I saw both of them together. I had an AMAZING time just getting to be with them! We had fun hitting up happy hour at TGI Friday's! It was just like old times...a true sign that we're real friends, no matter the time or distance, we pick up right where we left off! Love those two so much!
-This past weekend we had our Father's Day extravaganza. Saturday was pie baking for Gina, Emily, and I. We made cherry, peach, chocolate chip, and chocolate mint pies, which were pretty well-received! Saturday night, Emily and I got a crash course in how to cut up whole chickens for frying. All in all, I feel like it was a success for us both! I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to cut up any more, but I think I can remember with only a little prompting from Mom! Sunday was our annual fried chicken feast. It was all lots of fun, and ended with food comas from everyone. It was great!
-On Monday Mom and I decided to start a project we've
-In very big wedding news, we booked our photographer! She is super sweet and has been extremely workable with us! I'm so excited to work with her over the coming months! I think we'll be doing our engagement pictures sometime in the fall. We've already started conjuring up ideas for what we'd like to do...I'm excited to share that whenever the time is closer!
-Yesterday was a full day for me after booking the photographer. I received a certificate for a massage from Thomas for my birthday, and I finally used it! I've never had a massage before, but I definitely LOVED it and will be going back! It was the most relaxed I've been in some time. I may or may not have fallen asleep during the last half of the massage. It was amazing! Afterwards I had a hair trim appointment. It was a nice day of pampering! Also, on a whim, I bought some red lipstick, which looked a lot better than I anticipated! I think I'm entering a lipstick phase...this could be interesting.
-Today was a preparation day for me. Tomorrow I leave for Arkansas, and Friday morning Thomas and I will fly out to Connecticut to visit his uncle along with the rest of the family. This will be the first time I've flown commercially since I was a baby. I'm certain this flight will be vastly different from that flight. Thomas decided that we need to only pack our belongings into a carry-on so we don't have to fret about the potential for lost luggage. I'm happy to report that *most* of my things will fit into my bag. I guess the TSA's 3-1-1 rule helped me downsize everything. I'm a little cranky about that, honestly, but I'm also a rule follower, so I'll oblige. I may need to put a couple pairs of shoes in Thomas's luggage though. Times like this make me hate wearing a size 10 shoe...they NEVER fit nicely in bags...ever, especially if you have multiple pairs of shoes, which will be necessary for this weekend. Otherwise, I'd just wear one pair of shoes and make do. Oh well!
-This week I suddenly started getting into a book I've been half-heartedly reading since April. It's a biography of Fr. Stanley Rother, the priest from Okarche who was a Guatemalan missionary and was martyred in the 1981. Also, the Catholic church is in the process of pronouncing him a saint! He's kind of a big deal! I've written about him before, but I have gained a much greater appreciation for his life and his struggles through reading this book. The biography is mostly narrative, but consists largely of excerpts from letters he wrote to his beloved sister, Sr. Marita (who I have actually met, believe it or not). (Yes, she's a nun. And an incredibly sweet, humble woman. I was a more than a little starstruck when I met her. We had a great chat.) I haven't quite finished it, but I'm almost done. The beauty of biographies is that you usually know how the story ends, so it isn't terribly suspenseful, but still interesting because you can read the details surrounding their final days and the time thereafter. His life and the way he loved the native Tz'utujil people in Guatemala are equally inspiring. If I've happened to pique your interest at all, you can purchase the book, "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run", by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda here!
Alright, no more procrastinating...I need to whip up some supper! I'll be back as soon as I can be!
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