It's Like A Heat Wave

Finally. A break from the bitter cold. The snow started to melt this past week, and we finally had temps in the 40's this weekend. It's been glorious, really gross and melty, but glorious.

MLK Day: More than ever, MLK day was relevant and a day to remember the importance of unity. I LOVED seeing what people had to post, but the one below was one of my favorites.

Damon's 30th: So we've entered the time of life where all of our friends are turning 30. Weird. Not in a bad way. Just in a way that makes me pause and realized that I'm a lot closer to 30 than I am to 20. But 30th birthday parties are way better than 20...the food is better, people aren't as concerned about impressing each other, and no one bats an eye when you want to be in bed by 10pm.

Emily arranged for Damon to be surprised by 60 of his family and friends at their house in Columbus. After the party we went to dinner with Drew and Bryn at Cheeseburger in Paradise. It was hilarious and the margs are $1.99-enough said. Thankful to keep in touch with good friends from Vincennes 5 years later.

The Outdoors: Since it was finally warm enough to go outside without your face falling off, we took advantage and went on a short hike at Eagle Creek before church on Saturday. Even in the de-frost, Eagle Creek is beautiful...and honestly, it was just good to be in the outdoors breathing fresh air.

Sunday In B-town: We met up with Danny and Emily and most of the fam in Bloomington on Sunday for brunch. With the warmer weather, we were able to roam around campus and Danny got to show up where he had most of his classes and told us more than one funny college story. Thankful for family, delicious eggs benedict, warm weather(40 F), and quirky towns like Bloomington.

It's So Cold...

2018 is here...and it's cold. And snowy. And icy. I'm already over it. I'm ready for sunshine and 70 degrees and walks after work. But for now, I'll embrace the cold...and wear lots of scarves and layers.

1. Speaking of the cold...we experienced Top Golf for the first time on one of the coldest days of the year. To celebrate Corey's 30th birthday, we met a group of his friends and co-workers at 8pm and played golf til 10:30. It got COLD. At the end of the night it was -1. They have heaters, and it's supposed to be "climate controlled." But, trying to be accurate in boots, mittens, hats, and multiple layers is interesting...and did I mention that most of his friends could be pro-golfers if they tried? It was hilarious, and we will never forget it! Happy birthday, Corey!

 2. We spent Saturday afternoon a bit warmer. We met up with Lauren and Dani and watched a Butler basketball game. It was a blast. It was fun to meet Lauren, hang out with Dani, and I love all things Indiana basketball. Duh.

 3. How great is this barn owl?! This guy was just hanging out on the way to Aaron's on Saturday night.

4. This article. It's great. I cried in my car. "Remember, if something is making you miserable, you do have the power to change it-in work or love or whatever it may be. Have the guts to change. You don't know how much time you've got on this earth so don't waste it being miserable." Amen and amen.

http://www.samanthawillsfoundation.org/contributors/2018/1/6/holly-butcher-1990-2018 

5. Jordan. Anyone who knows him knows that he's the best. On Friday he knew that I needed a low-key date night...and some tequila. These mundane nights are my favorite. We were both asleep by 8:30. It was amazing.

6. Leading large group was so fun this weekend. Getting to know Dennis, Makayla, Ryan and the other volunteers better is so great. And again, leading with Jordan is the best. Praising God today for learning through innocent children, learning from leaders and other volunteers, and giving me peace. 

1st graders are my favorite. 

How sweet is this?!