High Five for Friday!

Hello everyone!  We hope your week has gone well.  Now it's time to celebrate the fact that it's Friday!

1.  Cousin Jessica and her hubs Jarrod came to visit this weekend.  They were nearby for the Alabama game and crashed at our house after a long night cheering on that other team.  It was late and they were tired, but it was so good to see them, and we were glad they could use us as a stopping place instead of driving through the night.

2.  I finally took the time this week to go to Community Group Bible Study.  Jesse has been going, and I've been studying.  But I enjoyed it a LOT this week.  Not only was it a break from the books, but it was a very insightful approach to 1 Samuel, surrounded by wonderful people.  And there were lots of laughs afterwards, which definitely made my week.

 3.  I have been itching for a Hobby Lobby trip.  In Auburn, I used to go all. the. time. to Hobby Lobby during my lunch break. (Hi Heather.  I miss Hobby Lobby trips with you!)  It all started when wedding planning, but then I discovered all of the hobbies you could have while there and couldn't stay away.  If I had a million dollars I could spend it all at Hobby Lobby, and they would love me for it.   Anyway, a few neighbors have hung some fall decor by their doors, and I wanted to show my love and welcome to the season as well, so I swung by the ole H.B. and picked up some things for a flower arrangement.  Why I chose flowers I'm still not sure... I've never arranged flowers in my life (again, new hobby inspiration due to being in Hobby Lobby), but I think it turned out pretty well. (The coloring in the picture is a bit off... it's much more fall-ish and less bright green.)  I plan to use the container again each season and change out the flowers.  It's a much prettier sight to come home to than a blank doorway.

4.  Jesse had spent the week in training courses, learning all about nuclear power.  Now I know how he feels when I come home taking about optometry school things.  Let's just say he is the one made for engineering and not me. :)  (Way over my head)

5.  Random fun fact for the week:  The lens of they eye has some of the oldest cells in the body.  In the very center are cells formed during fetal development.  New cells are constantly growing, but they just become more and more compacted around the center.  Since these cells have been with us throughout our entire lives, they can be used to determine the age of an individual.  This is helpful in identifying victims after natural disasters.  It was noticed in Alaska that Bowhead whales that were caught would sometimes have spears stuck in them that were of much older technologies than the spears we use today.  So, scientists have used their lenses to determine their age and have discovered that some whales are up to 200 years old!  Pretty cool, right?

Have a wonderful weekend!  Go out and enjoy this fabulous weather before we are bundled in coats... or back in shorts... who knows.