High Five for Friday

It's Friday again?!  A Monday off sure mixes up the week. Considering I feel like I just got into the swing of the week as it's coming to an end, not much happened this week. But let's see what I can come up with...

1. Saturday we went to our friends' daughter's birthday party. She is one whole year old!  She's the best baby, possibly ever. She always smiles when we first see her, she loves to play with Jesse's hair, she rarely cries, almost always eats all her fruits and veggies (I'm always proud of non-picky eating children), she has the cutest little 'focus face' as she concentrates on nearly everything (because she's also super smart), and we love her very much.  She got lots of sweet little gifts from all of her friends, including a touch and feel book from us, which she kindly pointed to each animal's fur and said "oooh." It means she like it! A success!

2. Labor Day was spend with my mom's side of the family at my Aunt Mary John's house (hi Aunt Mary John! She's a frequent reader.)  Jesse's parents came along as well! Uncle Charles grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, and MJ made all the sides (fixin's) and various desserts were brought. It's not a Wilson gathering if there aren't nearly as many desserts as "real food" options. ;)  It was delicious, and a wonderful time with family, with some... interesting... conversation.

3. Our Community Group is changing paces, and this week we cast lots, true Old Testament style, to determine the next book of the Old Testament we should work through chapter by chapter (or something like that). After several dueling rounds of chance dice roles, throwing of tokens, dropping of sticks, and flipping of coins, six books were finalists. In the last casting of lots, sticks were drawn and the Lord declared Amos the book we shall study! So, Amos it is. Anyone know anything about Amos? We don't now, but we will over the next few months, and I'm excited to be digging through scripture together!

4. A repeat from last week: Jesse went to Dothan for work, which meant he got to spend (some more) time with Matt & Heidi. He returned yesterday, and all became right with the world again. :)

5. I took a nap in the hammock today. Aaaah... I love that thing. Makes for the best naps.