Snapshots from a weekend

1. car wash searching

2. car wash found

3. driving Husband up north to a tiling job

4. & 5. Farmers Market

6. Delicious snow cone that we waited way too long for.


not pictured from this weekend. Driving around 2 hours trying to find a parking spot at the beach only to remember why we don't really like the beach here.... oh well, we will stick to our delightful Boulevard from now on for our sunning needs (:

xoxo,

lyss

P.S. Now that I'm looking at that snow cone I'm definitely craving another Tangerine Lavender one, Mmmmmm!

Little Letters

Dear little friends next door,

I can't seem to leave my house without you telling me your adventures of the day...

 and I love hearing every one.

Dear Husband,

I came home today to find that you had cleaned the kitchen AND the living room AND made the bed AND put in our adjustable shower head (so now I can clean my feet. yay!) AND several other little surprises AND a sweet note! I hope that one day I can love as well as you love. 

Dear Bicycle,

I am so enjoying you! But must you really stain at least one piece of my clothing EVERY time I ride you?  I mean, I have avoided many potholes on your behalf. Could you please make the stain habit a little less?

Dear Cheese Curds at Farmhouse,

I really didn't need another yummy thing to crave every waking moment and yet here you are. 

Dear To Do List,

Well goodness me! You just keep a-growin and growin don'tcha?! 

Dear Les Miserables,

Wow. Everyday I count down the hours till nap time because of you. 

Dear Favored Red Pants That Seem To Fade Every Time I Wear You,

STOP IT. 

Dear Year '89,

I get teased all the time by associating myself with you. But I still think you're great (: 

who needs to know all those songs and movies anyway?

Dear Weekend,
Thank you for coming, we're so glad you're here! We fully intend to catch up on Zzzzz's and kisses while you're here. Oh and some tiling and birthday'ing too. This will be fun (:

                                                     



                                                         hope your weekend is grand!
                                                                           xoxo,
                                                                            lyss

"Hey Sweet Pea! Its your Mama!"

A couple minutes ago I looked at my phone and saw I had a voicemail.

"thats funny, I don't remember missing a call" I thought and began to listen to 

a voicemail filled with words of love and encouragement

from my Mama. 

Every time she praises me I feel like I'm 6 years old again and have just rode my bicycle (without training wheels mind you) a couple feet ALL BY MYSELF. I mean, I can do ANYTHING.

Just missing the super hero cape.

Thank you Mama.

I love you,

lyss 

Remember that one time where all we ate was Jello Salad?

 We got to see my dear Schaffy last night! Goodness I adore this girl. 

So sweet and gracious and just a joy. She is here visiting her sister so we kidnapped Schaffy and took her on a picnic that included chinese and a very chilly sunset.

Such a treat to spend an evening with her.

In the reminiscing and laughing over shared moments I was reminded of how much God uses our dear friends to make us who we are. Before Husband and I were "us", before Chicago, before the learnings we've had here that have so defined us, my dear friends were there and have been there the whole time. Sharing secret triumphs and trials, giggling over awkward moments, and sharing future dreams. 

These friends that challenge and inspire me. That I know I can confide in because they are trustworthy and wise. Somewhere between the years these friends have become "old" friends and I think there are none so dear. 

I certainly want to be better on my end when it comes to these friendships

but I just want to say "THANK YOU!" to these friends who are so precious to me.

Your support, love, encouragement and trust over these many years means a great deal to me.

I love you.

Little Letters

Dear Sunshine,

Oh blessed sunshine! how I have missed thee...

Dear Husband,

Thank you for the lovely walk last night. I love going on evening walks with you (:

Dear Bike,

Thank you for keeping me safe and getting me to work in such a timely manner. I like you a lot

Dear New Wave,

Your vanilla latte's are AMAZING. I am now your biggest fan!

Dear All White Sheets,

You make our bed look so crisp and clean and extra delightful to jump into at night.

Dear Schaffy,

I am so excited to see you today!

Dear Front Door,

must you be so thin?

Dear Spotify,

You complete me.

Dear Body,

Thank you for not getting sick the past couple weeks! I promise to keep exercising and doing yoga and I will try to eat healthier from here on out. 

Dear Beautiful Summer Weather,

Keep it coming!

So about that rummage sale thing...

 It was CRAZY! I mean, we knew it would be crazy when our friend told us we needed to get there  30 min early but still... sure wasn't expecting that. Elderly ladies running, shoving, frantic sorting, oh goodness it was fun! Totally doing it again in the fall.
We were quite productive little Burkhardt's this weekend. It feels sooo good to be productive and get things done (:
Between getting up early to rummage, oil changing, driving, bike riding, church, and deep conversations about suffering and scripture our hearts and bodies are refreshed. Have we mentioned we love the summer?

xoxo, 

lyss

P.S. somehow we completely missed the farmers market opening weekend and we're really not sure how it happened.... oops. 

Today...

I woke up with fuzzy brain that hasn't gone away yet and to overcast yucky weather outside. Everything feels off and weird and I just want the day to end so I can start a new one. Yeah, its just one of those days...
But YIPPEE for the WEEKEND!

This weekend we're looking forward to:

~Going to a Rummage sale with a friend. Hope to find lots and lots of goodies (:
~The Farmers Market. Yay! Its finally here!!
~Going to church and worshipping with dear friends
~Hopefully a bike ride together. If the sun ever comes back out...
~Watching the end of HOOK. We've been watching a little bit each night before bed. So fun
~Josh is excited to get the oil changed. I'm looking forward to reading more of Jesus For President while its being changed.

Well, I'm off to make a cup of tea, watch a sad movie, maybe take a walk, and try to enjoy this day for what it is. Even if it is a weird, sad kind of day.

xoxo
lyss