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The Ornament Exchange

A few days ago I mentioned that I would be attending my first ornament exchange. My mom and I purchased ornaments together at Hallmark on Thursday and the exchange was on Saturday at our church.


Saturday morning I did a 13 mile run (BRRRR) and wrapped my ornament (jk I made my mom wrap it because I stink at wrapping gifts).

My mom and I arrived at the church around noon and it was decorated so beautifully! We sang Christmas songs, had a Bible study, ate delicious food, and picked a number from a hat to get our ornament.

We had chicken salad on croissants, beef vegetable soup (above), chili, and cake + cookies.

This is the lovely ornament I received:“Be still and know that I am God” —> PERFECT for me.

Overall, it was a really fun experience and I can’t wait to go to the ornament exchange next year!

What have you been up to this weekend?! 

Race time

I desire to do your will, my God; 
   your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8

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Hey there! I’m typing up this post on Friday morning but as you are reading it on Saturday I will be running (or finished with) a 10 mile race! Exciting and nerve wracking all at the same time.

I decided to share some of my recent eats.

Chocolate Chunk Luna Bar

I’m a big fan of Luna Bars and I liked Chocolate Chunk but for now I think my favorite is Smores or Chocolate Dipped Coconut.

Chili + corn bread. Also unpictured: broccoli and grape juice.

Salad with: red peppers, mixed greens, cukes, tomatoes, roasted muchrooms, carrots, peas, and roasted onions with Newman’s Own dressing and shrimp.

Fresh shrimp (my mom had fun peeling & de-veining them.. thanks mom!) steamed in water + cider vinegar + OLD BAY SPICE<3

Iced pumpkin spice coffee.

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One more picture to share:

Three animals on my bed at once. I feel loved 😉

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Have a great weekend!