Worry Free Tuesday!

Welcome back to the Real World Everyone!

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, it's time to put away the white linen pants and start the countdown to Thanksgiving!!

Justin and I were very fortunate to have a fabulous weekend together. Saturday we hosted J's annual First Saturday of Dove Season Lunch! We counted about 35 people who came over to enjoy some two inch thick rib eyes and all of the sides!

We thought we were going to run out of steaks, but we ended up with just a few left over! It's nice when all the food is gone and everyone's tummys are happy!

The kids had a great time running around. We discovered some amazing Hide and Go Seek hiding spots in the building. And the concert on the roof was a blast! The man with the sexy hat made another appearance and we enjoyed his singin' and pickin'!

Some of our sweet neighbors were around to say hi to all of the guys. I think they enjoyed the visit. And of course, we succeeded in running the miscreants out of the building so we could have some real fun without any stalkers present.

Sunday and Monday were wonderful days to lay around and rest.

But I found, after J pointing it out (Thank you Babe, that's why I do love you!), I was giving my super serious face a lot. That results in a very frowny expression that I show. It's not just my "I'm trying to understand something" face. It was much more of a "I'm seriously not happy right now face"....

Maybe it due to some underlying stress. Maybe it is because I am tired. But mostly, it is probably because I have been needlessly worrying about things the last few days.

I don't know why I do this, but I'm constantly evaluating situations and trying to predict the next play in life's playbook.

And, honestly, it's driving me BONKERS!!!

I worry that the more I worry, my hair will fall out.

And then I turn around and start worrying that my hair IS falling out!!!

So, after a nice chat with Pastor Rick, and after taking lots of notes during his sermon (sorry to my pew neighbors for the sharpie smell, it was the only pen I had in my purse), I made a list of things to let go and now am just relaxing in the knowledge that God is in control. I'm lousy at being in charge anyhow, I just get grey hair and wrinkles.

And, let's face it, who wants to marry (or even be friends with) a frowny-faced, crows feet, grey-headed, snarly chick? (not J!!- lol!)

This week is the start of letting things go, among other challenges I have put on my plate. (another post will be about my latest endeavor)

I'm excited, because when I don't sit around and worry, I FEEL better, I LOOK better and I can't stop SMILING because of all the things I have to be thankful for!!!

Now, I know that life is never "perfect". But it doesn't have to be! I know that everyday cannot be a carefree vacation, but it we trust God in the good times, we can trust Him in the not so great times too.

Today is a SMILEY DAY for sure.

I woke up smiling and haven't stopped. (Thanks to my Come to Jesus time last night)

Life really is great!!!

We just need to make a list of things to be thankful for, and a list of things to let go.

Oh and just to update, our little "happy hour" last Friday with some new friends went VERY well. I have some really exciting news to share, but I need to wait at least until tomorrow morning to share. J and I want to make sure it's "official" first. =) See, just another thing to smile and NOT WORRY about!!!

So stay tuned......=)

More later in the day!

Love, E

PS: I don't want all my pretty blog readers stressing over nonsense either!!! So don't!!! Count your Blessings today!!