The Shore's came to visit us this weekend and we had so much fun. With them, it is always like having family in town because our kids are like cousins and we are super close friends with Carrie and DeLand. Being around them is so encouraging and energizing. They choose joy in life and see the world through such a positive lens. After being around them for an extended amount of time we are always inspired in every area of our lives. They live by a motto that they often say to their kids and truly live out in their own lives, "If you know better, Do better." It really is true that we are held accountable for what we know and as we grow in wisdom. Spiritually and behaviorly we must 'not merely listen to the word, and so deceive ourselves, but do what it says.' I find it so refreshing and rare how the Shores don't compartmentalize behaviors either, they are so good about applying it to every area of their lives from finances to healthy eating, parenting and marriage to guarding their hearts and minds while still engaging and influencing the culture around them. They are the "real deal holyfield," and their friendship is more precious to us than gold!
We played, took the kids on long walks around downtown Enid, went to Leonardo's, shopped at Ross and the Hope thrift store {of course}, and got to see Kevin Leman at a local church last night speaking on "How to Have a New Husband by Friday." We haven't laughed that hard in a long time! I love Kevin Leman! We saw him at a MOPS conference several years ago and laughed our bootays off! To me, he seems more like a comedian that communicates revolutionary truths through humor than a counselor and author. He is a godly Christian man too, so his teachings are always lined up with scripture.
{Jeka and I are going back tonight to see him speak on "Have a New Kid by Friday." My whole family will be transformed before my eyes this week, apparently. The only catch is that it is totally dependent on my own behavior and treatment of them, so I guess I will have to be a new Me by Friday too! I like that idea right now, b/c moving, packing, unpacking and trying to find a new schedule and way of life in a new town with lots of visitors to boot has been a little stressful and at times I have allowed my attitude to be stinky & crabby. Stinky mom = stinky kids and Crabby wife = frustrated husband.}
Anywho...Notice the pics, we also saw some horses trotting down our street one afternoon and the kids freaked! Coda got out and chased the horses down the street. [nice] Only in OKLAHOMA...I Love it!
We also highlighted Carrie's hair and almost highlighted mine. Her hair looks amazing, especially since she is wearing it curly now. I love it! About 9 years ago Carrie and I highlighted each other's hair and both of us were almost completely blond. Carrie looked fabulous{of course} and kept it...I dyed mine back the next day. I was a chicken and I wish I'd have kept it now. I am still debating about whether or not to highlight my hair. I bought a kit and it is sitting on my dresser staring at me every time I walk by. Calling to me..."you know you want a change..." I just colored it last month, so I am still on the fence. We shall see.
Ahhhh...I am sleepy. we didn't get much sleep these past 3 nights, but it was so worth it. I miss them already...
