bits of splendor monday.

happy monday!

this is going to be short and sweet today. i have been sick since saturday and i'm feeling even worse today. but i wanted to share one of my favorite moments from this past weekend.

the 2nd birthday fiesta turned out great and a good time was had by all. especially by my sweet boy. we are so blessed to have family that loves on our boy like they do.

everyone have a great week!

bits of splendor monday.

it's monday. another start to another week. i am so thankful that just like each day is a new day, each week is a new week, and we are able to start over with a fresh start. the last few weeks, i have been very thankful for new days, new weeks, and fresh starts in general. a new day to not get overwhelmed and take it out on my husband. a new day to have never-ending grace with my toddler. a new day to forgive those who hurt me. a new day to be forgiven. and new weeks to be encouraged by His word and live for Him no matter how the previous week went.  i'm am so thankful that He has given me the opportunity to start fresh.

yesterday, i had some heavy things on my heart, some things i have dealt with a lot in my life. i used to let them eat away at me, consume me, drive me to cope with things that i should have had nothing to do with. these days, i just hand it over to God.

last night, i chose to go for a run to work through those things. i have always loved running. i think i used to use the endorphins to help me to "feel better" about what i was going through. these days, God is with me on those runs. i get to focus on Him, spend time with Him. and He challenges me to push myself further to handle things i never thought i could. 

and some nights, he paints a perfect sky as a reminder of just how awesome He is. after seeing His beautiful creation, i felt a wave of relief remembering i am His. 

i am excited to see how He works in my life in this new week. 

bits of splendor monday

we originally had plans to go to san antonio for my brother-in-laws birthday this past weekend but i got a text from my father-in-law on friday morning saying that the party had to be moved to next weekend. do you want to hear something crazy? my brother-in-law is turning 10. i will be 30 (as will my husband) next year. i always find this age gap to be a little funny. but such is life. 

anyway, i LOVE to take little weekend trips and LOVE anything that gets me out of this tiny town i'm still adjusting to after 9 months of living here. but you know, i was so thankful to have a weekend at home to just chill with my little family. the past month has been full of trips here, vacations there, all which i thoroughly enjoy and appreciate. but there is just nothing like having time to relax and just enjoy this little family of mine. 

we went to the local college to walk the track, went swimming in our little blow up pool, and just hung out and soaked up some of the olympics. i am so thankful for this time to just love and enjoy my family.

i get to start the week off well-rested and even more ready to visit san antonio. one of my very favorite places there is the river walk. i know it's a total tourist trap and i've been there a million times but i just LOVE it!

did you do anything exciting this weekend? or have a relaxing weekend like me?

today i'm linking up with bits of splendor.