High Five for Friday

I'm linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for High Five for Friday!

It's a chance to take a little time for the good things from the past week.

ONE. Sleep.

I have had SO much sleep the last 4 days! I feel great!

TWO. Kitties.

They provide A LOT of entertainment. A LOT. They chase each other like crazy, they play with things and get all crazy and they are just cute. The end.

THREE. Perfect Timing.

Since Mike and I have moved back to Cali with out jobs lined up (sounds crazy, I know). We have been living very frugal. Our families are great, they have posted that Mike is able and willing to do handyman work (and he does it well). Because they have posted, we have been able to have an income and even go on a date! People have heard him say he's doing handyman work and have asked when they can have him come over. God's timing is perfect!

FOUR. Date Night!

We got to go on a date!!! Woo hoo! I love my man. He is my love. :) We are so lucky to have found each other in 8th grade. Yup. You read that right, we met in 7th, became friend and have been "together" since 8th (minus a little 8 month hiccup. ;) ) God is so good!

{we're in a bathroom. I knew you would figure it out eventually so there you have it...}

FIVE. Friends.

New friends, old friends, near and far friends. They are just the best. I'm really struggling with my KC peeps being half way across the country right now but at the same time, I'm so excited to be near the Cali ones. I'm relearning long distance friendships but it's good. Mike and I received a letter from our friends parents, yes parents, of encouragement. It was so sweet! I almost cried. I really am so blessed and lucky. Again, God is good!

What were your top five this week?

~Emily~

Whirlwind

These last 5 weeks have been a whirlwind... We moved half across the country, got settled in our new little cottage (still tweaking things!), Mike has been working handyman jobs and I've been creating like a crazy lady. Mike and I are enjoying visiting with people and we are staying busy. 

My mom and I are starting a business. It's fun and it's crazy. We are having a blast creating things and we are trying to figure out the best venue to sell in. 

{goodbye baby Zeke...}

 {getting ready to hit the road}

{Kimbre - I miss you! Thanks for lending us your hubby}

{looking a little Beverly Hillbilly-ish}

{lunch in the middle of NO WHERE}

{cute decor in the middle of NO WHERE. who paints tumble weeds?! love it!}

{that would be interesting}

{the only casualty, our box spring. the wind beat it up}

{attempting to let the kitties out. only tried once...}

{scenery: New Mexico}

{Ben in New Mexico}

{scenery: Arizona} 

{scenery: Arizona}

{scenery: Arizona}

{flat tire about 1.5 hours from home... thankful for these two}

{in-n-out. YUM}

{the cottage. WE MADE IT!!}

{moving in}

{help from family and friends}

{more help from family and friends}

{old buddies. boy scouts unite! and Mike thinks he's gangster...}

{home church}

{Mitzy "helping"}

{succulents from a day "down below"

{earrings: Spotted Poppy Designs}

What kinds of crazy things are going on in your life?

~Emily~

High Five for Friday!

It's Friday evening and I'm behind schedule! 

Granted, I haven't done a post like this for weeks...

ONE. A day "down below" a.k.a the greater L.A. area.

{succulents at the Terranae Resort}

TWO. My Mitzy Kitzy keeps me entertained. 

I make her tired with all my crafting and creating.

{Mitzy snoozing}

THREE. My husband is awesome. He works hard. He is willing to jump in and help even after a busy day. He is my favorite.

FOUR. My mom and I crafted and created ALL WEEK. Earrings, towels, key fobs, chalk boards, business ideas searching for craft fairs/shows. FUN. Our first one is tomorrow. Hoping we do well! Sparky, pearly, vintage things always make my heart happy.

{Spotted Poppy Designs: vintage flower earrings}

{Spotted Poppy Designs: vintage pearl earrings}

{Spotted Poppy Designs: Christmas towels}

FIVE. Lunch with friends. I got to have coffee and lunch with a friend from high school. We giggled. A. LOT. Then I had another lunch date with a bestie from middle school. That's right folks... if we become friends, prepare to stick around awhile. ;)

{Java chip Sundae. YUM} 

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!!!

~Emily~

P.S. If you would like to purchase any of the earrings or the towel, please feel free to contact me.

Vote.

Friends, I hope you voted. Not only is it a right, it's a privilege and a duty.

Tonight, I am praying for peace for our country. We are so divided. 

But, you know what is cool? 

God is good. God is sovereign. God prevails.

His will be done.

~Emily~

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