Fairhope 5K

Well not much going on here today, besides............

in less than 4 short hours I will be running in my very first 5K since college!! I am nervous...SO nervous! I power walk every week, and do my occasional cardio-core class on THurs. nights when I can make it, but running is so different, and it's a race! It benefits the Fairhope Library running for reading program. So I thought I would blog about this and get a little nervousness off my chest. I will be happy to make it without stopping! Check back tomorrow for my results!!!! :)

iPhoto fun!

hugs

My Daddy is Josh, and my Mom thinks I look like him in this picture!

Did you know that hugs have proven health benefits? One study showed it can even reduce blood pressure and increase levels of oxytocin! And look at someone's face when they're hugging - happiness!

a magical day!

We are finally home from our trip to Florida, Georgia and Tennessee!!! (Orlando with Josh for work, Atlanta with Josh for work/meeting/great family visit, and I to Nashville for Kara's bridal shower!)

Whewwww!

It was looong, and fuuun! We enjoyed every minute of it. I have to brag on the twins, because I think they get the award for the best toddler travelers! They did so great the entire time. More pictures to come, but I had to post this favorite of mine of them peeking over the fence to see Cinderella's princess castle!

Easter

We had a wonderful morning at church! They loved the nursery, and neither of them wanted to leave when we came to pick them up. WOW! We have come a long way.

Not the best Easter pictures, but it was very foggy that morning. Guess I'll have to dress them back up pretty on a sunny day!

the glass chapel

I wanted to share a place of beauty today for your Good Friday, that came to mind early this morning. I know most of my posts are about the twins, bc most of you view our blog to see them, but at times the Lord places something on my heart to share. This is the Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, AR. My family used to travel here each summer, and my parents always took us to visit this chapel. It is a chapel made completely of glass. And it is breathtaking! It has always had a special place in my heart, perhaps because of it's simple beauty and how it stands alone amongst beautiful woods. It came to my mind early this morning as I was thinking about the cross and beautiful places, and how what beauty awaits us in heaven someday.

Happy Easter to you and your family!

and from the hymn, Ah, Holy Jesus

Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay Thee,
I do adore Thee, and will ever pray Thee.
Think on Thy pity and Thy love unswerving,

Not my deserving.

To read about the chapel..

www.thorncrown.com