a time to roll with it.

Besides just the transition of moving, being out of town for a while, and meeting the constant demands of two littles, and learning to be homeowners again...
Our little family has been dealing with quite a bit of "hard" lately,
and I will share more of that in the days to come.

I feel like there's so much to say, catch up on, talk about, reflect on.
I havent truly "blogged" in a good long while.
Pictures, yes, but actually writing, no.

It's kind of just where the Lord has me right now.
Focusing on other things, prioritizing, learning what is really important in my life and in my days.
How to spend the precious, precious time He has given me.
(not like this blog is not important to me...it IS. it is a huge blessing.)

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(yes, my hair is brown now :) )

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Some days it feels like we can't tell up from down, and are just reaching out of the waters for 
God's rescuing hand.
Some days are better though, where worship music plays and I start to feel and agree with 
His presence.
Friends and family have come around us with support and prayer and love, 
and I am so thankful for that.

Some days in life are meant to just BE.
Really, maybe all days are.
Some days are for crying, some for for laughing....for hosting, for retreating, for dancing, for sitting.

To just roll with what is in front of us, being obedient to those things...
I think that's what He's trying to have me learn in this season.
Because honestly,
we don't have a choice in the matter.

Our days and our plans may not look like what we thought it would.
therefore....
we must just roll.
just go with it.
just trust Him.

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"There is a time for everything,
and a season for everything under the heavens.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to uproot.
A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to build.
A time to weep and a time to laugh.
A time to mourn and a time to dance.
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them.
A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.
A time to search and a time to give up.
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
A time to tear and a time to mend.
A time to be silent and a time to speak.
A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace.

...He has made everything beautiful in it's time.
He has also set eternity in the human heart;
yet noone can fathom what God has done from beginning to end."

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

yes, Lord.

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We would covet your prayers during this season, if you feel led.
thank you.



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hidden treasure, Ironman race, and adult time = refreshed. (some pics for ya)


we just got back from a beautiful trip...sans kiddos, with friends.
It was amaze. :)

we had originally planned to go because Parker was planning to do the Ironman triathlon there with his two buddies, Sean and Zach. With the crazy season of losing my dad and a baby, we made a really hard decision for him to stop his training to be able to spend more time on family and processing grief. It was a tough decision after he poured months into training...but since we had already bought our tickets, we decided to go still, to make a vacation out of it and to cheer on our friends in the race!

the Ironman race itself was incredible. If you dont know what an Ironman is, it is a triathlon where you
swim 2.4 miles, then bike 112 miles, then run a marathon (26.2 miles). cray. zay.
literally racing for 14 plus hours.
But so SO inspiring to witness. I secretly hope to do one someday. we'll see. :)

We were in Coeur d' Alene. Idaho, which y'all. It is a hidden treasure. GO there!!
We were really close to Spokane, Washington, as well as to the Canadian border, so we went all over, got a new stamp on our passports, and took the most beautiful road trip I've ever taken!

While we def missed our girls so much, it was a huge blessing to spend 7 days of just adult time.
if you parents feel like you are needing to get away to recharge...find a way to do it.
It was a blessing to us AND to our kiddos for us to feel rested and refreshed.
anywho.

here's *a few* pics for ya. :)




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where we've been, where we are...

oh hey there, blog. :)

lots has been going on around here lately, so I haven't had a chance to sit down until just now...
so thought Id just pop in to say hey real quick and let you now what's happening with us lately!

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I'm blogging to you right now as I sit by a beautiful fireplace,
on a cozy couch, next to the full bar (with beer on tap, mind you),
while the hubbs watches a show in the media room.
yep...we are on vacay! :) woot!!

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in the last 10 days, we have closed on our house,
moved, packed and unpacked a million and one boxes,
celebrated Father's Day,
dropped our girls off for a week with grandmothers,
and left for a week's vacation.

So, I won't be around for a while, but just wanted to pop in and say hey!
here are a few pics from our happenings lately...

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closing on our house...
(which is a HUGE huge testimony of the Lord's provision and goodness!)

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Abigail enjoying our new front porch swing,
which is something I have always dreamt of having...oh, and its yellow! :)
love this pic of her...

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a Daddy and his girls on Father's day...

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flying on our propeller plane from Seattle to Spokane...
it was a loud and bumpy ride but kinda fun!
I love when you get to walk to your plane!!

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my view for breakfasts this week.
yes please...


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we are here in Coeur d' Alene to watch some friends do the Ironman on Sunday.
It's a pretty awesome environment to be in...and if you know me or have read some of my previous posts about watching races, it is one of my favorite things in the world.
(hello, my blog name!) :)
Walking around the "Ironman Village" yesterday was pretty amazing.
can. not. wait. until race day!
I already have the fever to do one someday. crazy, I know.
Can't wait to post more about the race when we get back!!



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the girls, enjoying some pizza at a cute little pizza place downtown...

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we enjoyed an afternoon dip in the hot tub with an amazing view...
dont mind if I do. :)

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and like I said...someday, maybe Ill be an Ironman.

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Yall have a great weekend!!

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"Dada"


cuddle giver.
bike riding instructor.
inspirational runner.
spiritual leader.
splash pad encourager.
which turned to
splash pad protector.
dance recital watcher.
lawn mowing teacher.

...and so, so much more...

"Dada."


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These girls are so lucky.
Happy Father's Day, Parker!

**we lub you Dada!**

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