The parade-ready Wilson fam! =) I noticed Karli ordered a tie-dye kit on Amazon, and I love that they made each shirt in a different fun pattern! Apparently, several neighbors joined them for pizza + swimming + a tie-dye party making shirts for their neighborhood's patriotic parade on Saturday... fun! 
I love that they have several friends around their neighborhood... (and I understand that it's because they make efforts to cultivate that community, and I could do the same at Broadmoore Heights... unlikely, but I'm assuming it would be well received if I put in the effort! lol)
Anyway, here's me and Parker Elizabeth just before I went out to swim! I did my best to talk her into joining, but she's not easily peer pressured, and I love that about her. lol
A sandwich tray from Costco + lots of chips and queso + chocolate salad (with a dark vinaigrette Parker thought was chocolate syrup)... the kids enjoying patriotic popsicles whilst I was still swimming... and Teresa and Parker hanging out and cleaning up the kitchen!
Fun in the pool + fresh flowers + me and Kristin Renee + Jonathan swimming with the kids!
I sat at the smaller kitchen table with Teresa, Karli, Kristin, and Hope. Kristin gave us an update on Jon's recovery and ended up telling the entire story of the day of his heart attack last year. There were a couple of God-being-in-it details that were new to me -- ways God answered questions and ways He prepared her ahead of time, and I loved hearing that! I really love that my friend group tends to pay attention and celebrate God's involvement in the details of our lives - it encourages others, strengthens your faith, and sharpens your awareness of God's presence in the big and small things!! ❤
So the Wilsons have three MASSIVE backyard trees that cover and shade the great majority of their amazing backyard! One rests just above the pool and one holds a swing that's been fun for adults and kids for several years. Chettles is not a huge fan due to the leafy mess they create in the fall, but I love them! So these pics = me documenting my view of the trees from the pool + Chet mocking my excitement. lol
I had to get a pic of them with their headphones (to soften the fireworks noise). I love that Parker asks, "Lemme see it!!" every time I take a photo. ❤
Ready for the Country Crossing neighborhood fireworks show!! I was between Jon and Karli, technically in Chet's chair, but Karli invited me to use it. Parker sat with me for a tiny minute before deciding to run around with all the kids. (Ignore the flag on the ground that's being trampled - very accidental).
Chet passing out fans to the Griffiths from FBC (and tons of other neighbors) + cute kid photos!
Fireworks time!! They were closer than one might expect, but a really great show! lol
Pre-show fan distribution, mid-show random group selfie, post-show Wilson fam cuteness, and Chet Wilson in a Chet Wilson hat with Chet Wilson fans! lol
Some fun with poppers and sparklers (Parker was back and forth about whether they were scary or cool) just before I left to head back to OKC! Yay, Wilsons - love them and their willingness to host things like this and foster fun community!! ❤
Sunday morning was Cheesecake Factory with Kristin Michelle (a belated birthday brunch of which I could eat less than 1/4th what I once could), then my first trip to Moore Life.Church for At The Movies (this week was the Air movie about the Michael Jordan shoe - I so love the ending on that one and was happy they played that whole clip!!)
My new "Writing Desk" arrived today... how freaking cute is this!? Well played, Instagram ads. The color and the name are both a draw for me - now I wanna set my Macbook here and write a book (or loads of blogs)! Still not entirely sure where I'm going to put it, but that's a minor detail. lol
Today is day one of the final six weeks of the summer semester at CCU! I'm fully registered for my final semester of classes this fall, along with two major required exams in September. We can all see the light at the end of the tunnel now, which is pretty exciting (and accompanied by some impatience)! Two things I won't miss: group projects & discussion boards. lol
The school break week was awesome, and I appreciate the fun-filled long weekend with family and friends!! Lots of meaningful goals on the horizon, and I am ready to pursue them with passion and perseverance!
Okay - time to push forward. Praying we draw near enough to experience the rich, vibrant, purpose-filled, abundant life that is ours in Jesus... and that God fortifies and strengthens every area the enemy targets and seeks to destroy in our lives!!!
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