Sunday's Songs: Fireflies and Songs

Fireflies and Songs: Sara Groves

amy

Dear Diary...Snapshots

Dear Diary,

This weekend, we celebrated a 28th birthday and Mother's Day with these two lovely ladies...

 and a birthday cake that ended up being Mother's Day cake...Oops! haha

 Adam passed his driving test and is now on the roads! 

Crazy, just a tad scary and super exciting all at the same time. 

I'm just so proud of this guy :)

 During my lunch hour, I went outside to take advantage of the sunny weather and write in my journal...and this little lady decided to join me!
I'm pretty sure God created ladybugs just for our enjoyment. Love them!

Belle got a hold of my phone this weekend and was sweet enough to leave it semi-intact....

And then she has her adorable puppy moments like this...so deceiving!

 Fred and I had a girls lunch at a new restaurant in town...or outside our normal town...?

Regardless, I had a free appetizer coupon and we decided to get fried oyster nachos. 

At first, we were a little iffy, but they were deeee-licious!

Lesson learned? Always try everything at least once :)

love, 

amy

Sunday's Song: Cups

Cups - Lulu & the Lampshades

amy

Dear Diary...The End to Some, The Beginning to Others

Dear Diary,

It's been awhile hasn't it? I feel so behind and out of blogging "practice."

Hopefully I'll get some semblance of normalcy back into my life after this weekend. 

Key word: Hopefully

So what's been happening these past few weeks you ask? Welp......

I got a new job!

It's been a whirlwind of training, crazy schedules, triaging and queues. 

I'm reminded every day how much I don't know. It's incredibly humbling and I have never asked so many questions in my life. Thank goodness they encourage it!

[The Leadership team made us a homemade breakfast for one of our big releases in April...]

[...And we treated our Support team to homemade Chocolate Chip cookies as a thank you from our  "Bootcamp."]

While it's been an insane 7 weeks, I keep marveling over how awesome God is in the way He provided this job and the people He's bringing into my life through it. #overwhelminglyblessed

As a result of my new job, I'm no longer volunteering at Cook's. I almost cried when I told them. 

It was such a sweet opportunity to work alongside these Rockstars. I miss them like crazy!

My little Kari is almost a High School graduate! This last Saturday was her Senior Prom, so she and her friend got all gussied up and I chauffeured them in my blue limo. AKA: Jonah.

 Somehow, we were able to fit three wheelchairs into him. Seriously guys, he's a freaking whale.

I graduated from CORE!!!

My heart absolutely bursts with love whenever I see this picture.

This is a group of Mighty Men and Women of God. I feel so humbled to have had the opportunity to walk with them the past eight months. 

While these past couple months have been a whirlwind of crazy, I miss blogging and posting an unnecessary number of puppy pictures. 

 Seriously guys, how can you not adore puppy love? 

They're just so stinking cute!

love, 

amy

Quick Cake in a Cup

My friend is obsessed with this cake. We usually enjoy this treat while watching a movie.

I have yet to see her eat the cake while actually watching the movie....she's usually finished with it before the movie even starts!!

This is a super delicious, fast and minimal cleanup cake.

Perfect!

Try it out and get ready for it to become your new go-to favorite :)

Quick Cake in a Cup
Serves: 1

- 1 tbs whole wheat flour
- 2 tbs all-purpose flour
- 1 tbs + 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbs sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 3 tbs almond milk (or milk of choice)
optional:
- 1 tbs vanilla coffee creamer (or flavor of choice)

1) Combine dry ingredients into your favorite mug, then mix in wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
2) Place mug in microwave. Cook for a minute and 15 seconds.
3) Top with creamer and enjoy!

amy

P.S. Per your request, Denise :)

Sunday's Songs: On Top of the World

On Top of the World - Imagine Dragons

amy

New Haven Pictures!

And of course, I had to document my trip with an overwhelming number of pictures.
For your sake, I didn't include every single one...that would've been Book 2 :)

It was such a sweet surprise when I was told that my flight was moved up to first class.
"Just because." 

Wow, Jesus. Already spoiling me and I hadn't even left Texas yet!

Our team got to rent and stay in a beautiful house built in the 1800's. It was gorgeous and I really wish I had taken more pictures.

#spoiled

Our house was right next to the Marina and watching the sun rise in the mornings was BEAUTIFUL!

  The guys making us yummy pasta!

Please note the 3 bags of coffee. 

We drank sooo much that week!

The gorgeous Yale campus. 

#historysoaking

Claire's Corner Copia. 

After amazing experiences (food and people alike), I'm having major withdrawals.

Claire, please open one up in DFW!!!!!!

Who knew rolling a couple of plastic pigs could be the most exciting game EVER?!!!

#passthepigs #doubleleaningjowler

Elmo and Hot Chocolate on the Green. 

So much fun!

Merryl and I got to have coffee and delicious desserts with our friend Murtadha. 

After a fun and Jesus filled conversation, Murtadha wanted to have a picture of us. 

This was one of the many impactful God encounters we had!

I got to ring the bell in Grove Street Cemetery. 

One of the oldest cemeteries in the country!

The Yale Library was beyootefull! I don't think I have ever confessed my love for Gilmore Girl's here. 

Remember Rory Gilmore? Getting to sit in there was my nerdy dream come true. 

I feel like my IQ was raised a few points just being around these brilliant Yale people!

And more food pictures of course!
I got to try Mashed Potato and Bacon pizza (not a joke), Mushroom and Pumpkin Spice Pizza (so tasty!) and chocolate.
#lovechocolate

This trip was stinking amazing for so many reasons.
One of them being the beautiful people I got to live with for a week.
#blessed

Love this family!

#CORE2013

"If you can?" said Jesus. 'Everything is possible for him who believes.'"

-Mark 9:23

love, 

amy