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Monday, April 22, 2013

Food trucks and The Seven Gables Inn

This weekend was filled with fun. Cam played in a basketball tournament Saturday morning -- I got to watch 3 out of 5 games. They came in 3rd over all and honestly it was just exciting to watch the hubs be competitive. (wish I had brought my camera)


Quickly after, we met our friends Glen and Audrey at a food truck festival! I had never heard of these before, but I will be sure to look them up from now on and possibly never miss another one if I can help it.


It was like going to the fair, but for grown ups ;). All I really want to go to the fair for these days is for the food -- in abundance. These trucks not only had food, but delicious food! We had some soeul tacos (spelling?) and Cajun food. I was slightly bummed that the cupcake truck had sold out by the time I made my way over.


We left the food trucks, headed home, packed our bags, made a quick stop at Trader Joe's (for treats), and ended up here, The Seven Gables Inn.


Last month a sweet couple from our church overwhelmed us with an incredible get away gift. They paid for us to stay a night here, at this sweet little inn. We felt so privileged, honored, cherished, celebrated... just lavished in a way I anticipate in heaven :) 

Our room


We don't sleep in a king size bed normally so this 5'5 girl and 6'6 boy were little kids on Christmas morning entering into the room!

The cute little bathroom

A little study nook


We're so thankful for the way the Lord gives abundantly to us and others. Matt and Katie have always been so generous to us. They've modeled being good stewards of money and displayed what it means to give away what you've been given. Thank you for this beautiful gift and this beautiful memory. 

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Dessert night


One of the many great things about our time in St. Louis has been our home and it's location. In short, we've been spoiled. Recently, I feel like I'm scrambling to soak in all the benefits before we leave.


So the other night I met a close friend at the dessert bar right by our house. (Literally you walk out the gate of our street to get there) We ordered little chocolates, hot chocolate, AND a delicious chocolate scone. Needless to say, we rolled ourselves out of the place. 


I so enjoy this girl and my time with her. I love her heart. I care for her story. I'm honored to be called her friend. 


I'm thankful for these moments that come in abundance during this stage of life. They are some of the places, people, and times I will treasure and hope to share as we move on. 

PS: If you haven't yet, you need to run not walk to Bissinger's in the Central West End.