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My Spring Favorites

Gah. I know I’m their mama, but aren’t they the cutest?

Spring is in full swing over here! We spent all day last week working in the yard. We chose the only day it was going to rain to get our outside to-do list finished. Oh well. Remember how my husband works nights? Our schedule is kinda crazy, so rain or shine, we were sprucing this place up. And I’m so glad we did!

Something holy happens for me when my hands are in the dirt. When I have to clean out my fingernails and have dirty knees I know it’s been a good day. I spent that morning digging up old roots, preparing the ground for new seeds, for new life. That’s what God has been doing in me too lately. It’s so very exciting!

There are fresh flowers on my table. And most of the time the screen door is open. (Don’t mind the play dough, leftover mac and cheese from lunch, or the cozy coupe in the back. This is real life, people.) The birds are waking me up each morning singing their song, and the extra day light is straight from heaven. Everything is turning green and I’m pulling out my favorite sandals.

We’ve been spending a lot of our days playing outside or at the park. We also really enjoy the zoo. Micah is even coming around to the idea of the zoo. He’s getting so big, y’all. He’ll be TWO in next month! Selah’s Gotcha Day is coming up this weekend. We’ve been talking it up and she’s getting excited because it’s an excuse to have cake. Homegirl likes cake. A Lot.

And ice cream. What can I say? She is her mother's daughter. And ice cream. What can I say? She is her mother's daughter.

And ice cream. What can I say? She is her mother’s daughter.

Sweet Micah will realize one day how much fun it is to eat! Sweet Micah will realize one day how much fun it is to eat!

Sweet Micah will realize one day how much fun it is to eat!

Two of our dear friends just had babies and Selah’s been asking me lots of questions about when she was born and about how she used to grow in my tummy. We’ve had many conversations about how she didn’t grow in my tummy, but she grew in my heart. I’m so excited to give her this sweet present we made for her this weekend. I’m praying it helps her better understand her story. I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but don’t worry, I’ll be sure to tell you!

This is one of my very dear friends, Hayley, and her sweet baby boy, Landrum. I am so fortunate to have her speak in my life all the time. But if you don't follow her blog , go right now and subscribe! Wise woman, this one. So blessed to call her friend. This is one of my very dear friends, Hayley, and her sweet baby boy, Landrum. I am so fortunate to have her speak in my life all the time. But if you don't follow her blog , go right now and subscribe! Wise woman, this one. So blessed to call her friend.

This is one of my very dear friends, Hayley, and her sweet baby boy, Landrum. I am so fortunate to have her speak in my life all the time. But if you don’t follow her blog, go right now and subscribe! Wise woman, this one. So blessed to call her friend.

This is sweet Emerson. His mama is another one of my best friends. She was actually the one I had in mind when I wrote this post . This is sweet Emerson. His mama is another one of my best friends. She was actually the one I had in mind when I wrote this post .

This is sweet Emerson. His mama is another one of my best friends. She was actually the one I had in mind when I wrote this post.

My friend, Amber shot these amazing photos of my children with live animals! Take a long guess about how Micah felt about them…

Doesn't she look so big here?! I'll be in the corner crying. Doesn't she look so big here?! I'll be in the corner crying.

Doesn’t she look so big here?! I’ll be in the corner crying.

Okay, so to the point of this post. My spring favorites…

  1. After you get out of the shower, rub regular lotion all over your hands and wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles.
  2. Apply the sunless tanner evenly. I’ve found less is more. If your tan isn’t as dark as you’d like, reapply rather than making a thick coat. (Think: painting your nails.)
  3. Immediately wash your hands with soap thoroughly, only on your palms.
  4. Pat your hands dry with a towel.
  5. Apply more of the regular lotion to those same areas: hands, wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles.
  6. Wipe your palms off on a towel.

This is my tried and true method. Happy tanning!

So here’s me in my cheesy grin with real messy hair and my favorite necklace ever, wishing you a very Happy Spring, friends!!!

Also, even though it’s awkward and uncomfortable for me, I am going to start doing a Facebook Live twice a month to talk about the things the Lord is doing. Really exciting things! So come follow me on Facebook so we can be friends and you can make fun of my real southern accent.

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