thrifting

Today we spent the day together... Trevor took off from the public defender's office, and Piper and I left our sewing so that we could be together as a family. Just for one day. School starts back on the 16th, and we will be spending alot of time apart. The school year for law students is really difficult. He has to work on the other days also, except for Sunday, which will be filled with stuff to help me.


But yet-- I can't believe we are where we are today. Just having the opportunity for Trevor to be in law school is amazing. It's worth the sacrifice. Trevor is gaining skills he can use to help people in a real way. This is what we have always wanted!


So for our last day together before the start of school, we went thrifting :)
We hit up some of my favorite spots here in town, ate at Harry's Pig Shop, then drove to Madison and visited a lovely interiors market. The second photo is of a pair of illustrations I bought for our alcove at the foot of the stairs. They were $15 together, frames and all. 


So other than school starting, and the obvious need for me to be sewing at all times, we have lots of other big things happening as well... our church plant's first real service is on Sunday! If you are interested in coming, we meet at 10:00  at Fowler Drive Elementary on Gaines School road. I'll bring my camera and shoot some photos, but I would love to have some visitors. I am so excited about this church. These people are a blessing in my life and God is doing things in this family of friends. I can't wait to grow in relationship with them. 


Piper is starting to play pretend.. she has a baby doll that she tries to feed and give her juice/milk to. It is the cutest thing ever. She also has a fondness for sitting on things that are just her size.. the bottom stair, the fireplace foundation, kid-sized chairs. She is a wonderful little person.


Reflecting on the past year... I think I am loving being here in Athens. I am starting to really love this city and the people here. I like being back in the South. I think I understand and appreciate it since moving back... something perhaps I would not have been able to do if I had never left. 


Until next time, take care...