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The Little Moments

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!

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  1. Alexis Earls

    July 9th, 2013 at 11:51 am

    So true! Love taking in life’s little moments! Love the journal idea and LOVE that photo :)

  2. Allison

    July 9th, 2013 at 11:56 am

    It IS the little things! I love that journal idea and that sneak peek is adorable. You’re the best :)

  3. Regan Carter

    July 9th, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    I LOVE the idea of sharing a journal! I wish I could get my hubby to do that with me! haha And what a sweet sneak peek! I can’t wait to see the rest!

  4. Amanda Truth

    July 9th, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    LOVE this!! And also thanks for the idea of sharing a journal!! I just got into journaling for myself…it might be something nice for Hubs and I to do together!!

  5. Katie

    July 10th, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    That’s so cute you guys are sharing a journal! I’m not much of a journal person and neither is John…:( Maybe I could get him to do a fitness journal with me HAHAHA.

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A glimpse into my daily life in Richmond, VA (and travels beyond) with my husband Ryan, our disobedient puppy Lexie, and the work, style and attempts at minimalism in between.