Do you take a lot of pictures? I do. I save a ton of pictures sent to me too.

Aren’t we grateful we live in a day and age where we have the ability to snap so many precious moments of life for safekeeping? Think about how much more we might have known about the past if our ancestors could have taken pictures of their lives so readily. So here we go…

In no certain order, these are pictures taken since the first of the month. Let’s see if you have any similar pics on your phone!

Last night’s sunset. Truly, if creation this side of heaven (that’s groaning and longing for renewal as Romans 8 tells us) is this beautiful, what is heaven going to be like?!

Every Wednesday in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), our group leader Kim Pressley puts one of these delicious little cookies in our chairs. Did I say they’re delicious? This may sound sad, but I look forward to these cookies every week. I don’t routinely eat sugar, so these are the BOMB!

Well, last week I sat beside group member Susie Connolly who is apparently FAR more disciplined than I am because she said, “Here, take my cookie. I don’t eat sugar.” Of course, I said, “Oh no, no, no. You eat it. They’re so good!” To which she said, “No really, take it. And I have a couple more in my purse, take those too.” Then she proceeded to shove them all into my purse. Me, being the kind person that I am, didn’t want to hurt her feelings so… : )

What I didn’t know is that she stuffed not one, not two, not three, but FIVE of these yummy little delights into my purse. I kept finding them each time I dug into my bag for my keys or my phone that day. LOL It was such fun! And yes, they were all gone by that afternoon. #noshame #lifeisshort #myjeansaretight

Next, our three kids pictured below (our son Kurt and his wife Kellie, and our daughter Kelsey) flew to Orlando last weekend and ran the Disney Half Marathon. Here they are with their medals!

Here are Kellie and Kelsey during the marathon. This must have been before all the pain kicked in at mile 10. : }

And here they are at the after party that night in Epcot with all the fireworks. Have you ever seen the fireworks at Disney? Talk about gorgeous!

Next, Joe had a Bday last week (#62) so we went to Uncle Julio’s in Brentwood to celebrate. Mexican food is among our favorites and we had such a fun time. We grabbed a pic on the way out. Love these guys!

Last week I got to spend some fun time with Malcolm, Kurt and Kellie’s dog, over at their house when they were gone. He is one GIGANTIC Double Doodle! But he’s so sweet, so lovable. And this is his favorite chair, can you tell?

A couple of nights ago as I was writing in bed, I turned to see Murphy sleeping on Joe’s pillow. Sweet boy… For the most part, Murphy and Bailey are good little writing buddies. But they do have their moments. ; )

Finally, sunrise the other day was so pretty. I just LOVE early mornings when the house is still quiet and that first sip of coffee is so good—and the Word is always rich and life-giving.

So do you have any similar pictures on your phone from this month so far? Any of family or friends? Sunrises or sunsets? Gifts someone has given you (aka: shoved into your purse)? Did anyone celebrate a birthday?

Please share!

Blessings on your Tuesday,

Tammy

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