Wednesday mornings at the temple are the best. This week it was warm and sunny when I came outside and I felt like sitting on a bench for 10 minutes to feel the sun on my face and get some vitamin D.
What a pleasure to see cute Annalisa skipping up to join me. My heart was so full after we visited for 30 minutes or so. I sure love this sweet young friend and our meet cute was of divine timing. She’s the best!
Big Rub diy tacos are the best. Years ago we had a taco truck here called big rub. I made a copycat of one of their tacos using leftover pork shoulder that I hadsmoked for pulled pork sandwiches a couple days before.
La Abuelita fresh tortillas, black beans, pepper jack, avocado, cilantro, lime, a drizzle of crema sour cream, and a drizzle of hot sauce. The last three together are key. These were so good. Taco night is the best!
Christmas bird ornaments are the best! Here are two that I saw with my mom at Kohls this week that I thought were unique and so so cute. I wish I had purchased them.
I didn’t take a pic of Lady but we sure had a time Christmas decor shopping last week! I didn’t buy anything, but we found new ornaments and decorations to update all of my mama’s house. It’s about to get very festive up in here. She’s so excited and I’m excited to set it all up for her. My mom is having knee replacement surgery in early December and that is a super bummer. To cheer her up, we are gonna to decorate for Christmas nice and early so she can look at it and enjoy something pretty when she’s laid up sorry in recovery. She asked me to play “designer” last week so I sent her images of new holiday decor ideas and she told me which styles she liked. She wanted to tie her vintage decor together and update the things she’s tired of and not feeling nostalgic about. I came up with a decor/design board for her living room that fit the vibe and we went on a spree (thanks Dad for funding mom’s holiday happiness!) it was so nice to be out for a few hours with her and the peppermint crinkle cookie from swig that we shared was a nice bonus. I loved going from store to store with her with her and finding all the pieces to create and refresh her Christmas house. Stay tuned for a pic when it’s up. Christmas is the best. My mom is the best.
A day trip with my best friend is the best. We left at 5:45am and drove to Little Rock. 2 hours at Vital Records for me, 2 hours of wandering through stores we don’t have in NWA (I didn’t buy anything but it was fun to look at Anthropologie, Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Urban Outfitters. We ate $1 Costco hot dogs for lunch and then drove on to Hot Springs for a CASA errand for K. We arrived an hour early so we decided to explore a bit and discovered we were just outside the Anthony Chapel. Much like Thorncrown chapel in Eureka Springs and Mildred Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista, the views inside and out were breathtaking. We had a wonderful and successful day together!
Visits from Denmark are the best! I was gladdened on Sunday to glance across the pews and spot Emily B in Sugar Creek congregation! Emily spent the summer months in 2024 visiting the United States, staying with extended family in Bella Vista. Quincy befriended her and she joined our Sunday school class when I was teaching the 17 and 18 year olds. She is just so lovely and it thrilled me when she found us after church to catch up for a bit (and send a selfie to Q of course!).
Holding out with patience for a good deal is the best. Here are some photos of the sofas I had pinned for inspiration for our music room. $7,800 is crazy LOL. So is $2,350 or even $1700. I saved these because I love the shape, color, and design of this. Wanted something low and firm For sitting on the edge to play guitars, yet deep and lengthy enough to nap on. A rich, warm, velvety textile was also important to me for the space to counter the cool, grey, angular wallpaper and the hard textures of all the instruments and wood flooring. It needed to look soft, sit firm, and be large but cozy. I want our music space to have good acoustics without feeling sterile. It should be inviting.
I have waited and watched for just the right thing and right price while the room has been unfurnished for a year. Last week, I found a dreamy dupe (pic posted out of order, scroll down to see) and brought it home. It’s a great fit and will post pics of the room at some point after I get the rest of the instruments hung up.
After my efforts and tirelessly bringing Soren’s running shoes back to life, the end of XC season is actually the best. I will not miss this very smelly chore!
Tiny twinkle players are the best. Look at the curve on that pinkie. Look at that left wrist. Miss Cami is form and technique focused and it’s the best
The “fat Huz” gif is always the best.
Here’s the sofa! Not a bad dupe! Another discount got me this beauty for under $400 ππΌππΌ
There are pillow cushions too.
A day trip to Fayetteville with Tiffany is the best! I just love this fun and funny friend!
Funny texts on the family thread from Aaron are the best. Especially since he is the TP/soft tissue director.
Soren calling Josh, “Cappy” is the best. The haircut I gave him was some of my best work.
Starting a new book is the best. Sharon Eubank is the best. She is such a powerhouse. Humanitarian aid is the best. Super excited to read this.
Getting weekly pics of Reese at the temple is the best!
Quincy happy about making progress in her language study is the best. She has been working on her goal to be able to string together a simple prayer in Korean before she enters the MTC. She sent this text today after her zoom Korean lesson. So happy for her.
I have a super power for finding online designer dress dupes. This was great for prom season, and is proving to be a fun project before I send Quincy out on a mission. She will be a well dressed sister missionary. But I refuse to spend designer prices! Left: $198 Anthropologie tobie dress. Right: online dupe $34. That’s what I’m talking about! It’s a niche gift but when it is dress buying season, it’s the best!
The fall colors are here and it’s the best!
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