Her gorgeous ring!! (can you tell her roomate is a wedding photographer? great shots of the ring!)
Introducing the future Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Alison Wydner!
1. Shakespeare in the Park was one of the best dates Dan and I have been on in a long time. If you've never been, I highly recommend it. Everyone spreads out picnic blankets with food and wine and there were puppies and children galore. People are really communal which is fun too (like the very kind people who lent us a bottle opener when we forgot ours!) so it's a very friendly environment. Tickets are just 10 bucks, so if you are looking for a little off the beaten path date night, go check it out!
2. Have y'all been to Chili's lately? Ummmm, be prepared for a totally revamped menu! It was awesome!! I'm not kidding--- if you haven't been lately, go try it again. I think of Chili's being the same old place that we went to all through out high school after Sunday night church (shout out to FBC!) but seriously they have some awesome new menu items (and little notes to tell you how you can make it healthier! super fun!) Dan got baby back ribs in a fancy Shiner Bock sauce and I got a new Santa Fe Chicken wrap. Super Yum! I think they even changed the salsa recipe (maybe?)
3. While I'm randomly recommending things,have y'all seen State of Play? Dan and I were pleasantly surprised with our blockbuster rental this weekend. It's rated PG13, had no nudity, very little language, and an awesome plot! It's kind of a conspiracy theory political movie. If you liked Wag the Dog, you will love this one.
4. Our church quest this weekend brought us to Stonebrier Church (Chuck Swindoll's church) and while we're still not sure if it will be our church home, we did hear an awesome sermon on Psalm 13. "But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me." I wonder if I rejoice often enough in my salvation. Currently my biggest "enemy" is being too busy, and it was neat to see how God has had victory over my busy schedule and was able to carve out a weekend for Dan and me to just relax and rest in his lovingkindness. Like the psalmist says, I will sing to the LORD for he has been good to me!
I'm so happy it's the weekend! Dan and I are going to celebrate the beautiful fall weather with a sunset picnic tonight followed by Shakespeare in the Park (Julius Caesar! yay!)
~Share the LOVE and HOPE of Christ by spreading JOY everyday!
First is a thought provoking article about a single woman who wants to adopt. My initial reaction? No way! Children needs a mommy and a daddy! After reading it.....I'm not as sure. Is a single mother home better than no home at all? especially if they are starving and living in poverty? I'd love to know your thoughts.
Next is an inspiring Photo Essay about a sweet wife and mother who has created a beautiful home for her husband and daughter. The catch? All three of them live in 382 square feet apartment. It goes to show that you can have joy and contentment in any situation! such an inspiration! Her home is wonderful!
Next is a great article from an awesome new website I found! Please check out Conversant Life and particularly this article about Questioning Evangelism.
Then, a list of Financial Lessons you can learn from Little House on the Prairie! A funny read with some great tips!
And last is this funny shirt that made me smile. Jesus is my bestie too!
This post is in honor of my sister Alison who I think will love every link I put on this list.
Happy first official day of Fall! Texas is surprisingly showing up for the season by giving us some cool weather today! In honor of the cool breeze, here are some fun festive fall photos!
~Share the LOVE and HOPE of Christ by spreading JOY everyday!
Today's post is a little scatter brained, but here goes:
1. Some weird pictures in honor of my sister Alison's bulldog Biscuit
2. Do you have a man-person in your life? Boyfriend, fiance, husband? If so, I recommend reading the book For Women Only. It's amazing! Truly, it helps you understand men (and you might consider sweetly recommending your sweetie reads For Men Only. It will greatly increase his understanding of your fabulously female brain) While I'm recommending books, might I also add that Love & Respect is the best marriage book out there for practical application. And Sacred Marriage will change the way you think about everything involving marriage. All great books!
3. When Texas decides to rain for a week straight, this hairspray saves the day. (and smells good too!)
4. For perfect lashes everytime (or as my sisters like to call mine "spider lashes")
5. Only 26 bucks for super cute shoes? Yes please!
6. Check out this guide to keeping your home Clean Enough
7. And saving the best for last--- for a HILARIOUS friday read, please check out the post dedicated to me by the geniusly creative writer Denise 
This has been a crazy chaotic week of meetings, appointments, schedules, to-do lists and not enough time for any of it. Dan and I are frazzled, stressed and just plain tired.
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