random thoughts on Tuesday

 

Happy Tuesday, friends! Are you loving a short work week? I know my sons are. I thought I'd share some more random thoughts and new pictures with you on this cold Tuesday.

I have mentioned this Bible above no less than a hundred times since January 1 of this year. I have loved every single day I've spent reading through the Bible this year! After a year of chronological Bible reading, I like to switch up my routine and pick a different way to read through part (or the whole) Bible in a year. I read a ton of books, so why wouldn't I read all of the Bible every year? In case you're interested in this for yourself or someone else, here is a link for you. This would make the greatest gift for someone! 

I am late to the game on Turkish towels, but I love them! I found a three pack of them at Home Goods last week for $10, so I bought them to try out. I'd love a few, now that I know how much I love them and how absorbent they are. I love the neutral of the black and white and after I washed these, it prompted me to clean out the towel drawer in the kitchen and I moved some of the more threadbare towels to my stash of towels we use to clean with.

I have been having some of the best quiet time recently. I had gotten several days behind in my Everyday with Jesus Bible, so even though I wanted to hurry and catch up again, I had to go slow because the reading has been so good. I've been in Ezekiel and Hebrews this past week, with Psalm and Proverbs thrown in the middle. 

I've been so inspired to write because of all the quality time I've spent reading some great passages of Scripture. I don't say that lightly—one thing I'm working on is our next Bible study that will be ready for studying by August of 2022. I am always thankful when I'm inspired by reading the Bible or through a sermon my pastor preached. He inspired me greatly in his sermon yesterday and I was making notes as I was taking notes during the sermon.

I bought Todd a new coaster! 🤣 He really is not a bah humbug about Christmas, just a wee bit with the decorating I did early. I have to point out once again that this would be the week I'd be decorating for Christmas and it's a week that I don't feel my best. (This was the time last year that we all had covid and I had decorated early last year as well. It's just one more way that God is in all the little details of every moment.)

My dear friend Dedee inspired me keep books in my bathroom—and maybe that's too much information for you to handle, but they're there for anyone who wants to read them. I sent her this picture above last week to thank her for reminding me to use all my books as part of the décor throughout my house. She's a professional at that kind of thing, so I figure she knows what she's talking about. 😉

I send things like this almost every single day. I also call her way more than I text and she almost always answer my phone call. She's literally the best. Speaking of her, I am so excited about something fun we have planned for my birthday in December! We love to add to the crazy of the Holidays by making a quick day trip every year, but this year we're doing a spend the night again! I am so excited. We're going to a Christmas concert! 

This was me on Saturday—reading while Todd watched football. I've come to love our Saturday nights together at home. I read and he coaches them through the tv screen. And by coaches, I mean yells. Saturday's game was intense and Alabama almost messed up again. Fun fact—I am not a fan of sports, but I married the world's biggest supporter of SEC football. He only likes college football, he isn't a fan of any pro sport. As a result of him loving the game, he raised four boys to love it as much as he does, but Drew also loves professional sports. He's the only one, though they all play fantasy football.

This is Jonah's truck. I love that all our sons love their vehicles so much. Three of them drive big trucks with tinted windows and loud engines, but the "baby" of the family, Noah (who is the tallest in the family) drives the smallest car. Isn't that funny? 

This is my newest favorite thing to wear. A couple of weeks ago, Old Navy was having a huge online sale, so I bought this pullover, two pairs of leggings and a couple of cute graphic t-shirts, one of which is a Christmas one. That makes me so happy, but so does this pullover! I love color, but I typically don't wear a lot of it. I've already worn this twice since it was delivered. 

I also love a bright lipstick and always have, though I don't wear colors like this often anymore. I've switched over to neutral lipsticks in the last two years, but this one is fun. I love LimeLife Enduring Lip Color and have two shades—one is a neutral called Macaron, and this one is a bright purply-pink called Cake Pop. 

Well, I'll end with that last earth shattering thought. I hope y'all have a great day. Thanks for always reading my blog and being such sweet encouragers. Love to all! ❤