It’s been a crazy week so far…I’m coming off of a week of vacation and not only do I have the post-vacation blues, but I’m also trying like crazy to get caught up with all of my work!

This morning Ryan and I tried something new…he didn’t have to be at work as early, so we woke up and went to Einstein Bagel’s at 6:45 on a little breakfast date together…Last night we had purchased a new little journal to share (not too girly looking…it has this fun geometric print on it that’s kind of manly), and we decided we are going to use it as a place where we can write down our prayers and praises, goals and accomplishments, etc…Something we can do together to make sure we’re on the same page…and it left me feeling so grateful and refreshed in the midst of a busy week! It wasnt a huge amount of time and it didn’t take that much effort, but it was such a sweet moment to be enjoying breakfast and sharing our hearts with each other first thing in the morning. Sometimes it’s the little moments spent together that mean the most…We sat there and ate our bagel sandwiches and talked about big and small things that the Lord is doing in our lives…and I just thanked the Lord that in that moment everything was wonderful. I find that if I’m consciously making an effort to thank God for little moments, I feel a lot more content…

For example, my favorite little moment every day is when Ryan gets home from work and Lexie RUNS down the stairs and goes crazy with excitement that he’s home…and I follow her and we make Lexie participate in a family hug before taking her outside…I literally look forward to that moment all day long! And I hope this little routine continues to happen for years and years to come…It’s the little things right?

And here’s a peek at an engagement session from last night! These two braved the heat (and bugs!) in Pocahontas State Park and it was worth it!

Happy Tuesday!