{Gratitude Lately}

 

{Thankful for Iowa road trips and a stop at Braum's for a hamburger dinner, with a cute hubby and a cute pup.  I love our little family.}

{For celebrating whenever we can, for three years of dating, two years since we got engaged, and one and a half years since we got married.  Last week was a sweet one.}

{For sweet weddings, celebrating with "our people," and a weekend full of friends and funny photos.}

{For kind words from near-strangers and their willingness to help fund our Guatemala Mission Trip by playing March Madness--that's right, we're going back!}

Claire's Surprise Birthday Party

Back in December, Claire's fiance, Bryan, asked me about planning a surprise party for Claire's 26th birthday.  I happily agreed to help (planning things is my love language!).

For February 10, We made plans for 20 people at Uncle Julio's for dinner.  Bryan made reservations there and also made arrangement for Claire's dad to pick up a cookie cake at the mall.  Adam and I arrived early to welcome everyone and make sure they were in the right place.

As Claire and Bryan walked in, we sang "Happy Birthday," and I think she was speechless!  It was such a fun evening, and I think she felt very surprised and loved!