Prayer

Today I've been sick with the stomach bug. YUCK! My incredible husband stayed home to help take care of the kids while I rest. My beautiful daughter came in the bedroom at one point and said, "We need to pray." I said, "Pray for what?" And she said, "YOU!" MELTED MY HEART! So Daddy came in and they prayed over me. I love that my daughter is learning at a young age to pray for EVERYTHING! I LOVE MY FAMILY!

It's good to dream...

I have to say I haven't always been one to dream. And when I say, "dream," I mean dreaming about the future; of what could be; to aim for something, etc. You get the idea. Actually I know that in the past I've sometimes been quick to crush a dream. My sweet hubby might come talk to me about some dream of his and I'll quickly remind him of reality and how that is NOT going to happen. I'm sorry baby!

I'm learning that it's good to dream! Even if nothing comes of it..it's atleast fun and can be inspirational and motivating. Lately Brian and I have been dreaming together. Dreaming about the future, about what God might have planned for us, about our life together. It's been VERY fun!



One of the things I've been dreaming about is starting a baking business. Nothing huge...I don't want to own a bakery or anything like that. But I do love to bake and I know it makes people happy and if I could make money doing it...well who wouldn't love that? So, with the encouragement of my hubby and a few friends...I thought I'd give it a whirl!



It has been SO MUCH FUN creating a name/logo with my husband. We'll snuggle on the couch and Brian will take my ideas and make it happen on the computer. He's awesome! We'll turn on some music and just sit and dream and talk! LOVE IT.



So....here is my new logo for my baked goods...
I'm going to be selling my yummy sourdough bread, my infamous chocolate chip cookies, my banana bread, and pumpkin bread. I might sell cupcakes too....we'll see how this goes first. If any of my friends in the Austin area wants to buy anything...leave a comment with your email address and I'll email you the info!


Even if nothing comes of this and I don't sell a single item...it's atleast been fun to dream, to bake, to work alongside my hubby! But here's hoping!

So I'll always remember...

We were at the kitchen table eating dinner and little D was in the bouncy seat beside us. He was looking at his sister and Brian said,

"Liv...David is trying to get your attention."

To which Liv responded,

"I don't need his attention...I can get my own attention."

Of course this made Brian and I laugh hysterically. Yes, Olivia, you can DEFINITELY get your own attention! I love my little diva!

Congrats Mom and Dad!

I just had to take a moment and share some exciting news for my parents! My Dad is an owner/operator for Chick-fil-a in Little Rock. He recently got a new FREE STANDING store that is being built and we are all SO EXCITED for him! He's currently in the mall, but the new store is opening in November. He has worked so hard and we are all so proud of him!

My Dad is a great boss who cares for his workers and is going to do GREAT THINGS at this location! He loves his customers and is so excited to do fun things at his store. I can't wait to see how my Mom adds her special touches to the store. She'll do such a great job greeting the customers and making them all feel special. (Especially the kiddos!) I can't wait to see how God uses them both at this location!

I'm VERY fond of Chick-fil-a! I worked there for three years in high school/college. Good times! We can't wait to visit my Dad's store and let Olivia play in the NEW playground!

CONGRATS MOM AND DAD!

Olivia and Brian at CFA

Liv LOVES the playground! She's wearing the cow dress Nanna made her.

My Dad at the new location in Little Rock.

My sister and I (many years ago) ready to start our first work day at CFA.