Quote by Dinah Mulock

"Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but just to pour them all out, just as they are---chaff and grain together---certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then, with the breath of kindness blow the rest away."

Birthday

My wonderful husband planned a very special birthday party for me this year at Maggiano's. It turned out to be such a meaningful evening, with so many people that we love all gathered around the same table. The four hour meal with five courses was a real treat for all of us. I was reminded me how valuable community is and how blessed we are to have friends like this!

Sunday Morning Love

Family Photo from The Factory

Big Boy Room

Braxton has seemed so grown up to us lately. He's able to communicate what he wants to needs. He has friends at school that he talks about. He gets his own drinks from the fridge. He calls the neighbor when he wants to go over to visit....He's very strong-willed, affectionate, opinionated and passionate (definitely "lives intentionally!"). We recently upgraded his room accordingly and and got him some big boy bunk beds. He really loves his new room and we've been telling him that when his cousin Landon comes to visit they can have sleepovers together on the bunks! I must admit, having a little boy is really fun!

Wightman Chapel

Today I attended a "Healing for the Healer" training at Scaritt Bennett in Nashville. For part of the day we were instructed to stroll through the campus and find a spot where we could journal/meditate/pray. I found my way to Wightman Chapel, where several of our close friends have gotten married over the years. The chapel was completely empty, so after some reflection time I took several photos on my phone. With it being the holidays the location was especially enchanting. I stood inside the chapel and imagined that "Oh Holy Night" (my favorite Christmas Carole) was being played on the piano and that I had a cup of cider in my hands.

New Orleans

Dan and I were in New Orleans earlier this month for the "Fashion Rocks" event which benefited Refuge and the Catch 22 Foundation. They gave us a hotel room on the 42 floor of the Marriott on Canal Street. I just loved the view from our room and wanted to post a couple pictures.