Our crew is spread in all different directions today, so I’m sneaking in a little nature & exercise with this cutie. ❤️ #itsajoeyfullife 
Me: Joey, what exactly are you doing? Joey: (Points to a spot directly behind me) I go here. Me: Ok, but WHY are you following two steps behind me everywhere I go? Joey: Becaaaaaaaauuuuuuuse… I go here! Well, you can’t argue with that logic. Looks like I’ve got quite the shadow today. Not such a bad thing, I suppose. 🤷♀️😁😂 #itsajoeyfulllife #lovemyshadow #downsyndromelove 
When you’re trying not to cry in church because you know you have to get back on stage and don’t want puffy eyes…….. so instead you subconsciously scratch your neck. Oops. #newmeaningtoredneck 🤷♀️ #keepingitreal #parentingishard #godisfaithful 
Dang, y’all. Sandwiched between @asheritah and Dallas Willard. If that isn’t an honor, I don’t know what is. #hopewriterlife #christianwriters #lifeonpurpose #livingwithpurpose #devotional 
While I’m singing my husband’s praises… I called him this morning just before I got to the spa and said, “I just realized I’m here ALL DAY—as in, right through lunch! I’m not sure if I was supposed to bring snacks or something.” So as I sat down for my pedicure, someone handed me this bag, ordered from a local restaurant from the man who loves me the most in this world. He’s really pretty great. 
Well, friends, it’s been a long, hard year, but we made it. Wait, what do you mean it’s only June? If I’m being entirely transparent here (and since I’m posting a pic of myself IN A BATHROBE, I feel like I might as well go for it), I feel like the weight of the world has been resting on my shoulders for the last few months. So I was blown away by my husband’s Mother’s Day gift to me: an entire SPA DAY. As in, I dropped my teens off at school (yep, they’re still in school…!), drove straight to the spa, and I will be home in time to go out to dinner with friends. Best. Gift. Ever. And while I know self-care is a whole thing now, I have to admit it feels a little odd to be diving in this fully. Turn on “Gilmore Girls” while I fold laundry? Sure. Spend the last 15 minutes before school pick-up scrolling social media? Absolutely. Sit outside on the porch for a quick break? You bet. Spend an entire day at a spa getting a mud wrap, massage, and various other lovely treatments? Seems a little irresponsible. Surely I should be using this time to get ready for Grace’s Sweet 16 party tomorrow, working in the yard, or at least thinking about how to be a better wife and mom. But today I am shutting that voice DOWN. For one day—ONE DAY—I’m going to appreciate this precious gift of indulgence and time from my husband. I’m going to be thankful and gracious and fully present in this day of rest. Also, I have asked my massage therapist exactly zero questions. Again, my inner voice is telling me to be interested and engaging and make a good impression… but my spirit is saying, “Shhhhhhhhh.” So shhhhhhh I shall. Stay tuned. #selfcareday #selfcare #momlife #thankfulformyhusband #hesakeeper