High Five for Friday

Yeah Friday! I'm linking up with Ms. Lauren for High Five for Friday.

ONE. Spontaneous get away with the Hubby.

We went to Fort Bragg for a one night get away and it was fun! We stayed in a Bed and Breakfast for the first time and definitely suggest doing it. We stayed in the Buttercup room. It was at the top of the stairs with cool angled ceilings and lots of white and yellow. When we got there, we went to Glass Beach. I saw an awesome photo of it on Pinterest a few years ago and brushed it off as a place I would never get to go to because, why would I go to northern California? Now I live in northern California. 
Two thoughts about God came from this:

1) God knows the desires of your heart, no matter how small. Really, going to Glass Beach wasn't a huge desire but it was one God made happen. So cool. "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 

2) He makes all things new. Even an old dump sight like Glass Beach. Now it's a place where people go to explore in hopes of finding beautiful sea glass.

Here are some photos of our trip (There are A LOT of photose. Feel free to scroll past my excitement of our get away).

{drive thru tree}

{glass beach. sea glass!!}

{hubby and I searching through the pebbles and glass for the perfect pieces.}

{Mike walking down a very narrow cliff...}

{the field we walked through to get to the cliff. peace.}

{looking over the edge.}

{if you know me, you know I was freaking out about this.}

{see the rock in the center of the picture? yeah, it came off of the mainland. The part of the the mainland that I was freaked out on.}

{i love discovering succulents here. they are so happy and grow straight out from the cliffs.}

{more cool succulents. i got a piece of this one and planted it. hoping it will grow!}

{blue water in Fort Bragg.}

{bridge.}

{crazy trees at Jughandle State Park.}

{these is all from 3 trees. that's it!}

{we grabbed a nice dinner at Mendo Bistro. very yummy!}

{my drawing on our table "cloth".}

{it pointed to Mike... just FYI.}

{we found an amazing glass blower. i would love to have a fixture of his.}

{also, these paintings. these paintings!!}

{funky flower.}

TWO. Quality time with my sis-in-law.

Last Saturday, Kristyn and I hit up the Arcata Farmer's Market. We got succulents, 4 new types of flowers,  and new foods. Then we went to lunch and Target. Perfect! Even though we now live together, I think it's important for her and I to do dates. :) 

THREE. Photo shoot.

Mike and I had our photos taken on Tuesday by Jessica of jcophoto (we made her home page)! We haven't had any professional photos since our wedding 3+ years ago. Photos are so important. Get them done. I'm so blessed to have won her give away!

FOUR. Sleep and kitties.

I love sleep. And I love kitties. That is all.

FIVE. Music.

It makes my body and soul move. I feel it in my soul. God is good.

How was your week? Do anything awesome? 

High Five for Friday

I'm linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for High 5 For Friday.

ONE. Skype.

The hubby and I were able to Skype. It was so nice to "see" him and how things are progressing there. He said that he couldn't be in a better living situation. He is staying in a studio on his supervisor's property. His supervisor and her hubby are very welcoming and kind! He is also loving his co-workers. And even tried out a church!

{skype with the hubby}

TWO. Soup.

My dear friend is pregnant and caught a nasty cold. I decided that was the perfect opportunity to make chicken noodle soup from scratch. It was my first time making any soup and it turned out DELICIOUS! 

{chopped veggies for soup}

THREE. Pageant Success.

The first practice for the Leona Valley Community Queen's Pageant was a success! All of the contestants are great! I'm excited to be a part of encouraging and growing these great young women.

{Miss Leona Valley} 

 {center piece at Orientation Tea}

FOUR. Healthy Pets.

Mojo went to the veterinarian, a.k.a my dad, on Monday. Some of her blood work came back a little wonky but luckily, by Wednesday, everything was checking out good. Mitzy and I were missing her!! So glad to have my snuggle buddy back.

{Mitzy actually chose to sit on me. She obviously misses(d) Mike and Mojo}

FIVE. Ladies Bible Study.

I have been going to the ladies bible study group on Thursday mornings. A lot of the ladies who go have known me since I can't even remember. It's fun to be back as an adult. I've always looked up to these ladies and I still do. I had an emotional day and it had to do with missing Mike, Mojo had been at the vet, a lot of friends have had some MAJOR things going on in their lives and it was weighing heavy on my heart. I enjoy my weekly time with the bible study ladies because they are encouraging, rooted in truth and honest. I love them.

How was your week? What's on your heart and mind?

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~