Seasons

Last week, I was asked what season of life I'm in right now. Hmmm. . . pretty open ended question. My answer is that I'm in a season of my life of having to get organized. Sounds funny coming from me because I do mostly pride myself on being over-the-top organized. But, I'm getting Backpacks organized and children's church organized and ready to move into our new classrooms. . . . but I feel like this is a bigger season than just getting organized.

I'm learning how to trust people -- sometimes more than I trust myself.
I'm learning how to delegate.
I'm learning how to work as the leader of a team and be a member of the team.
I'm learning how to be honest.
I'm learning how to be relational.
I'm learning how to speak the truth in love.
I'm learning what are good things vs. God things in my life.
I'm learning that things aren't always as easy as they seem.
I'm learning how to say, "No."
I'm learning how to trust God.
I'm learning how to be me . . . what the heck does that look like again?
I'm learning how to serve, but not strive.
I'm learning how to put performance and position and title behind me.
I'm learning that people do care for me more than I realize.

Yes, it is an interesting season. . . not of just getting organized. . . and I'm not sure I'm liking it just yet.

Office Transformation

A few weeks ago, I decided to makeover my office. Here's the transformation from BORING to AMAZING!!!

I had already started painting. I also needed to see how many coats of the green it would take to cover up that maroon. Oh how I hated my office before!!

Because of this, I felt like I was in a storage closet, although we joke about how my office is more like an apartment. It is huge for an office.Oh my gosh! I hate that color!! No creativity or excitement there!!

The first AFTER
My curtains from IKEA. Oh how I LOVE that place!!

No more boring wall. These picture frames have pictures of Cambodia & pictures of my kids. I really love it!! Love is the message!

Here is my original Emilie Porter painting. It goes so well with my office!!

The AFTER. I love being in my office!! I've been so productive there!!!

Baby shower ideas

My sister's baby shower is next weekend. She is pregnant with her first & it's a girl. They finally decided on a name yesterday & it's going to be (drumroll please) . . . Myla Jade.

I love the name! Anyway, I was going to make her a diaper cake until yesterday my aunt texted me & showed me the centerpiece! Diaper cake & sock arrangement. It's fine, but I want to do something unique & over the top for her.

Any suggestions?