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2020 in Review

A printed Christmas card did not happen this year, but I did put together a 2020 in Review highlight card that seemed more appropriate.

When we look back on 2020 in years to come, I don’t want to remember the things that temporarily were taken away from us, but rather the joy and memories we were able to make together.

I am grateful for the vision to start this blog in 2020 as a place to share thoughts and ideas with our friends and family and the world. Whether anyone reads what I write, it will always be a safe place we can come home to remember where we have been and what we have experienced in our lives.

2020 Highlights

January:

Quick inspiration trip to Charleston, SC

Sold my Spoiled Rotten Photography Franchise in Alpharetta

February:

Galentine’s Party with the girls

Our nephew/cousin Ben was born

March:

Sarah Beth’s garden Birthday party before the world shut down

Homemade sewn masks

April:

A quick trip to Atlanta with the girls

Savannah’s 14th Birthday

May:

The Way Home Life “At Home” Game Night

Trip to Seaside, Florida with mother and sister and Jonathan and the girls

June:

Baking homemade sourdough bread

Personal Picture Project

July:

Trip to Asheville, NC with Jonathan

August:

The girls headed back to school after being home all Spring and Summer

September:

At Home portrait session with my nephews

We purchased a new family vehicle

October:

A trip to Houston to help launch a new Spoiled Rotten Photography franchise and trip to Magnolia with Sarah Beth

A fun trip to Auburn with the family

November:

Young Living’s Holiday Catalog Launch

Recreating family portraits during Thanksgiving break

December:

Making Hot Chocolate Bombs

Watching Jupiter and Saturn align in the the sky

Whether this is your first time joining us here at The Way Home Life or you have been with us since January 2020, we hope you will stick around for more fun in the years to come.

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Categories: Family, Life

The Best Christmas Surprise

There always has to be one gift that you are the most excited about giving! This year the best Christmas surprise went to my mother.

My parents have been slowly completing projects around their new property and homestead they call Arkadelphia Acres. My mother has been wanting to get chickens for a while, but has been waiting on my dad to stop working on projects he wants to complete to build her a coop. So, I knew the perfect gift for her this year would be a chicken coop kit that my dad could help her assemble and put into place in time for warmer weather this Spring to get some egg laying hens.

We pooled all our gifts together, and all the kids and grandkids were in on the surprise. My dad even managed to order the coop from Tractor Supply and field the delivery without Mom knowing about it.

We saved this gift to last at our Sauter family Christmas, and it was fun for the whole family to watch and be a part of the big secret!

The clues for each present in the 12 eggs

This year we fought over pecking order with who had the best gift for you, so we thought we would let you decide as you open a dozen gifts from us all. (Mouse pad with all the kids and grandkids in a picture)
When your feathers get ruffled, put this on. (Relax T-shirt)
Handle all of life’s messes in style. (Garden gloves)
When you are out and about and need a quick bite to eat. (Chick-Fil-A gift card)
Move over Magnolia, Arkadelphia Acres is the place to be. (Magnolia t-shirt)
We scrambled to find some last minute non-dairy treats to fill your stocking. (Snack bars)
We made a couple ornaments to decorate your nest. (Ornaments made by grandkids)
Kathryn knew eggs-actly what you’re taste buds were craving with one of your mother’s recipes. (Lemon extract fruitcake)
After the chicks and grandchicks have gone home, schedule an hour to enjoy this gift. (An hour massage by Kathryn)
After laying around during the Holidays, we thought you might want to increase your water intake in the new year. (Chicken water container)
A little birdie told me you have more mouths to feed now. (Homemade sourdough rolls)
You’ve been cooped up all day, take a walk to the shop to find your final gift. (The Chicken Coop – Assembly Required)

This was our best Christmas surprise of 2020 and it will be a gift that keeps on giving as we are able to fill it with egg laying hens.

Stay tuned as I share updates of the cutest red chicken coop on the block!

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Categories: Faith, Life, Photography

The Great Conjunction of 2020

The Great Conjunction of 2020, or “Christmas Star” captured people’s attention all over the world on Monday, December 21. I have seen some amazing images that were taken through telescopes and cameras.

I went out with a 50 mm lens that was capable of photographing the planets as seen with the naked eye from earth. Jupiter and Saturn definitely looked like the brightest stars among others in the southern sky. I saw images online taken through telescopes and with telescopic zoom lenses that were able to isolate the planets up close and actually see the details and rings around Saturn along with the planet’s orbiting moons.

Much like the great solar eclipse in 2017, this was a once in a lifetime astronomical event that everyone wanted to see and capture a memory of. What struck me as I saw friends posting their pictures on social media last night was many unmet expectations. It was cloudy for those in the Northern states. Cell phone cameras turned out blurry blobs of light. Views may have been blocked by trees. It was if people expected to walk out and see a glorious giant beaming star of light as often depicted by artists in children’s Bibles of the Star of Bethlehem that led the wise men to Jesus.

Lesson Learned

It made me think… It really does matter the perspective with which you view the planets (that appear as bright stars with the sun’s reflection). Or with what lens are you choosing to view the event? Given a clear Southwestern view, you couldn’t miss the bright splendor of the 2 planets side by side with your naked eye. That view could be enhanced with a telescope or telescopic camera lens to see detail and accompanying moons.

Wasn’t it also true with the timing and arrival of Jesus the promised Messiah? Malachi, the last prophet over 400 years prior, left the Jews with the hope of an Elijah who would prepare the way for a Savior who would enter the world at just the right time. Yet in the 30 years that Jesus lived on this earth interacting with so many, how many failed to have the right lens to recognize who he was and the simple message that he brought for a promised kingdom greater than an earthly kingdom they were looking for.

Whatever you believe to be true with the planetary alignment and timing of it all in 2020, Jesus is the fulfillment of Scripture. He is the Word. He is the Light. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father but through Him. Jesus has fulfilled every single prophetic word.

⁹The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. ¹⁰He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. ¹¹He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. ¹²Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
John 1:9-12

I hope The True Light has brought you peace and comfort in 2020.

I enjoyed being able to enjoy this astronomical event with 2020 vision. Were you able to catch a glimpse of the Great Conjunction of 2020?

You can view some great images shared from around the world HERE.

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Categories: Family, Life, Recipes

Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

Move over old fashioned hot cocoa, there is a new modern method of creating the rich and creamy treat with homemade hot chocolate bombs!

Hot chocolate balls or often called hot chocolate bombs, have taken over my newsfeeds with the satisfying videos of watching them melt in a mug when hot milk is poured over them.

I read and watched a couple tutorial videos and thought this would be a simple project to do with my girls over Christmas Break. My girls love any chance they get to make sweet treats. I’ll share the steps we took to create our hot chocolate bombs.

After realizing the local craft stores have been sold out of the round silicone molds, I ordered a multi size set from Amazon that gave us different size options.

I used chocolate candy melt wafers that you can find at local craft stores. I purchased a milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate to have options for decorating.

How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs

I thought it would be better to melt the chocolate wafers in a double broiler pan on the stove, but later found out it is easier and creates a smoother chocolate if wafers are melted in the microwave.

Spoon some melted chocolate into the mold and use a spoon to press the chocolate around the edges of the semicircle mold. Make sure to spread enough chocolate up the to edges of the mold to make a sturdy base to attach top ball layer. Place the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden the chocolate in the mold.

We chose to use the large 2″ mold as well as the medium mold to make a variety of hot chocolate bomb sizes.

After the chocolate hardens, pop the half circles out of the mold and onto a pan.

Spoon about a teaspoon of your favorite hot chocolate powder into the medium shells and a tablespoon of hot chocolate powder into the large shells. Add a couple marshmallows to medium shells and a handful to large shells. Reserve an empty shell for the top of each hot chocolate bomb.

To form the round hot chocolate bomb, heat a plate in the microwave for 4-5 minutes. Carefully rub the empty chocolate half on the warm plate to melt the edges and then attach to a filled bottom.

We had to use our finger to seal the edges and add extra chocolate to fill in any cracks.

Melt a complimentary chocolate wafer color to drizzle over finished hot chocolate bombs.

We used a narrow frosting tip to pipe a white chocolate drizzle over the tops of the hot chocolate bombs and finished with a sprinkle of crushed peppermint.

Tips for Success

Make sure you give the top edges of the mold a solid coat of chocolate, so they are more sturdy to attached other half.
Chocolate wafers melt better in the microwave than on a double broiler.
Adding decoration and embellishments hide many of the flaws.

Supplies Needed

Silicone Mold

Chocolate Candy Wafers

Crushed Peppermint

Mini Marshmallows

Powder Hot Chocolate Mix

Narrow Frosting Tip

The Fun Part

Warm 1 cup of your favorite milk. We used oat milk. Drop one large hot chocolate bomb in your mug or 2 medium hot chocolate bombs in your mug. Slowly pour the hot milk over the chocolate bomb and watch it slowly explode releasing the hot chocolate powder and marshmallows.

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Homemade hot chocolate bombs will make the perfect gift for your friends and family for the holiday season. Package in clear plastic bag tied up with pretty ribbon and pair with a personalized mug.

You can design a mug for about $5 at Walmart.com and have it shipped free to your local store to pick up.

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Categories: Faith, Family, Life, Photography

Among the Trees

Life is lived among the trees.

Nearly 40 years ago my father began planting cedar trees in rows on a couple acres of land in Lawrence County, Alabama. This land was were my mom’s grandparents settled years ago and much of her family has dwelt and developed their own homes within 1/2 mile of this property. In the 1980s my parents owned the old white house that belonged to my great-grandparents and it was a place we would visit on the weekends. At one point my parents considered raising their family “in the county”, but things worked out better for them to stay in the Birmingham area for job and school opportunities. The house became too much to maintain for my parents, and was sold to my aunt who always dreamed herself of living in it with her family.

My dad kept about 5 acres of land to the side and it became his playground for the next 20 years or so. We would still often “go the country” on the weekends and stay with my grandparents. My dad meticulously planted rows of cedar trees along the land, built a split-rail fence, cleared brush into the woods and down to the creek. It made him happy to be outdoors working with his hands. They say when I was younger, I was his little shadow, often following along behind with my own wheelbarrow. I remember in the preteen years begging to drive the tractor and help cut grass.

My parents thought they may one day retire to this land and build a house among the trees, but God had other plans in the works for where they would settle to retire. About 10 years ago, my dad sold his remaining acres of land in Lawrence County to one of my cousins, who has since built a beautiful home for his family among these trees.

During the week of Thanksgiving, we took all the Sauter cousins “to the country” to recreate a favorite portrait that we originally took in front of the old wooden corn crib back in 2010. My mom and sister and I enjoyed walking through what use to be an open pasture and seeing the beautiful, magical meadow of full-grown cedar and oak trees that shade this land, that has been so well loved over the years.

I absolutely adore this picture of my mother that we snapped on our recent trip! It is such a full-circle moment, and if you know my mother you know she definitely lives among the wildflowers. She has always been as strong as a weed, blowing in the direction she was needed to land to produce life and cultivate those she was tending to. She is able to bloom wherever she is planted, and I hope her and my dad are able to enjoy the fruits of their labors among the trees at Arkadelphia Acres in Cullman County in the years to come.

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Categories: Essential Oils, Life, Wellness

It is the Most Wonderful Time of Year

It is the most wonderful time of year when Young Living launches their Holiday Catalog each fall! If you are a Young Living member you know how exciting the new product offerings are and how quickly the limited edition products and bundles sell out.

On Monday, November 9, the wait is finally over as members we can order these products! If you aren’t currently a Young Living member, send me a message and let’s chat so I can help you choose the best bundle to get started with. Make sure to check out the limited edition Chic Holiday Starter Bundle below!

I put together a little video with all my favorite products from the catalog so you can see for yourself.

Limited Edition Holiday Starter Bundle

One of my favorite options in the 2020 Holiday Launch is the Chic Holiday Starter Bundle that comes with the Sweet Aroma diffuser, 9 essential oils (Frankincense, Lemon, Thieves, Peppermint, Bergamot, Lavender, Joy, Grapefruit, and Peace & Calming) along with Thieves Hand Sanitizer and an adorable leopard print carrying case.

This would be a great gift for yourself, a family member, teacher, or a great kit to take on the go traveling or to and from your workplace. The kit has been carefully thought out to include 9 essential oils that cover a variety of needs and all pair well together to brighten, freshen, uplift, and cleanse your environment any time of year! We can all use a little more of that after this year, am I right?!

Because I love giving gifts and feel like everyone needs a little more Christmas Spirit this year, I will be sending everyone who allows me to help them choose a starter kit bundle before December 25, a free bottle of Christmas Spirit essential oil as a gift from me.

It is the Most Wonderful Time of Year! I want to hear from you! What Young Living holiday product are you the most excited about?

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Categories: Family, Life, Spoiled Rotten Photography, Travel

Meet me at Magnolia

You can meet me at Magnolia any time!

This girl of mine is just like her Mom and enjoys a good adventure! After making arrangements to be in the Houston area to help launch the newest Spoiled Rotten Photography franchise, I knew I would have one day to explore the area. When I discovered Waco is less than 3 hours from Katy, I began scheming how I could get Sarah Beth out to Texas to join me for a day trip to Waco to experience all things Magnolia. I knew this would be a dream opportunity for her that I didn’t want to miss out on. The girls and I discovered Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Fixer Upper show in 2016 and binge watched each of their episodes, following the design trends and watching the projects that always seemed to get bigger. After watching Joanna work her magic, I began seeing an innate design and interior design ability in Sarah Beth. She has been the child that will ignore the growing mound of clothes in a corner, but will rearrange her furniture and stage the nic nacs on her shelves everyday. Of course, when I shared this idea and plan with Sarah Beth she was so excited and ready to soak it all in, even if it would be a quick trip. We found a direct flight from Bham to Houston on United Airlines. The tickets were cheap enough Jonathan could fly out with Sarah Beth cheaper than we could pay for her to be accompanied by a United staff member, and then catch the same flight back to Bham that evening. Everything aligned perfectly to make a smooth transition at the airport.

I visited The Magnolia Market and Waco area with my Mom in January 2017, but this would be Sarah Beth’s first trip to Texas. I was excited to see all the new development and projects that have been added since 2017. We just missed by a few weeks the completion of the newest expansion with church, small shops, and wiffle ball field.

Give me ALL the Fall Decor!

Given the current social distancing protocols, we had to wait some at the shops and restaurants, but nothing compared to what it probably would be in a normal year. After visiting the main Magnolia Market store we grabbed a chai latte to share at the Magnolia Press and walked through the Magnolia Home furniture store. We drove over to the Magnolia Table restaurant for lunch. With limited capacity we had to wait an hour for a table for a late lunch, but the delicious brunch/lunch menu is worth the wait! We split the Farm Breakfast and Gaines’ Family Favorite chili. They were both fantastic, and we agreed it some of the best bacon we have ever had!

With our lunch ticket they gave us the cutest little Waco passport booklet. After lunch we drove around the Castle Heights neighborhood to see the Gaines’ upcoming castle project, saw the Hillcrest Bed and Breakfast, and drove out to the original Magnolia on Bosque, which is now the sister discount store. We found a few additional treasures and souvenirs and headed back to get the rest of our passport stamps and end our afternoon with a cupcake from the Silos Bakery.

TIP: You will want to get ALL the types of cupcakes, so get 2 different kinds and share!

If you have been thinking about visiting Magnolia, you should totally do it! Grab your daughters, a few girlfriends, or your spouse and make it a weekend getaway. I promise you will leave refreshed and inspired. You can meet me at Magnolia any time!

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Categories: Essential Oils, Life, Wellness

Back to School with Young Living

2020 is definitely a year you will want to go Back to School with Young Living products! Start the day with supplements and probiotics designed to support a child’s immune system. Stash Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier in backpacks for routine hand cleaning. Keep an assortment of KidScents essential oils handy to target needs as they arise. Finally end your child’s day with fresh KidScents personal care products that leave out the dyes and synthetic fragrances.

If you are currently a Young Living member, make sure to add some or all of these products to your Essential Rewards box this month. If you have never ordered from Young Living, today is your lucky day because you can order the brand new Kids Starter Collection!

Little Oilers Premium Starter Kit

Includes:

FEATHER THE OIL DIFFUSER – Multiple diffusion options, 10 different LED light options, 5 white noise options
GENEYUS – Helps to stay on task, focus, concentrate and block out distractions. diffuse or apply topically before school, or during homework time. The oil. blends includes Blue Cypress, Cedarwood and Ylang Ylang amongst others.
OWIE – Supports the body’s natural healing process and soothes sensitive skin with a combination of oils such as Tea Tree, Elemi, Clove, and Helichrysum.
TUMMYGIZE – This blend calms the body and soothes the tummy with Peppermint, Spearmint, Fennel, Ginger, Tangerine, Anise and Cardamom… just to name a few!
SNIFFLEEASE – Promotes deep breaths. It is a combination of several of the Eucalyptus oils, Peppermint, Ravinstara, Lavender, Palo Santo and many more.
SLEEPYIZE – Help your kids’ minds and bodies to relax and get incredible rest. It’s a blend of Lavender, Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Tangerine, Bergamot, Frankincense, Valerian and Rue. Diffuse when it’s time to settle down for bedtime.
2 ROLLER BOTTLE TOPS – Transform any bottle of oil into an easy-to-use roll on bottle.

The Little Oilers Premium Starter Kit is already an incredible value, but when you order before September 30 you will get a free 15 ml bottle of the incredible new KidPower essential oil blend! If you are familiar with the popular Valor essential oil blend. KidPower takes the Valor blend and adds the beautiful scents of Orange and Vanilla to make the most amazing confidence boosting blend.

When you allow me to help you get started during the month of September, I am going to send you a copy of the kids book I wrote several years ago as well as connect you to all the resources you need to be successful in using your essential oils.

Reach out to me today, so I can help you get set up with your Little Oilers Premium Starter Kit so you can go back to school with Young Living.

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Categories: Essential Oils, Life, Recipes, Wellness

A Week of Cooking with Vitality Essential Oils

Do you like cooking with Vitality essential oils? If you are like me, you could use some occasional inspiration for weeknight meals. It is easy for me to the end of the day and not have any ideas of what to feed my family. Recently Young Living sent an amazing collection of Vitality essential oils with our monthly order and I knew it would be just the inspiration I needed to develop some new recipes to feed my family and share with you guys.

I have 5 simple recipes that use Vitality essential oils that you can take and use this week or any week that will have your family raving.

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

A Week of Cooking with Vitality Essential Oils

Cut acorn squash in 4 horizontal slices.

Drizzle slices of squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

While squash is roasting, cook a roll of breakfast sausage in a skillet. Drain grease from pan. Add cut green pepper and sauté with sausage. Add 2 drops Black Pepper Vitality essential oil and 1 drop Mountain Savory Vitality essential oil.

Remove sliced squash from the oven and stuff with the sausage mixture. Put back in the oven to bake for about 10 more minutes. If you prefer cheese, sprinkle with cheese and melt on top in oven.

Guacamole

Guacamole is a family favorite at our house, and pretty easy to make!

Cut up 2 medium/large avocados. Dice one Roma tomato. Dice half of a red onion. Chop a handful of fresh cilantro. Mash avocado pieces in a bowl and add chopped tomato, onion and cilantro. Mix well. Add 3 drops Lime Vitality essential oil and 1 drop Coriander essential oil; stir into guacamole.

Serve with your favorite tortilla chip or raw vegetables.

Teriyaki Chicken

Cook raw chicken breast in a skillet. As chicken is cooking, cut into bite-sized pieces. Mix 2 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce with 3 drops Orange Vitality essential oil. Add teriyaki sauce mixture to skillet to finish cooking chicken.

Pair chicken with steamed broccoli and rice for a complete meal that your whole family will love.

Cauliflower Mash

It may look like mashed potatoes, but it is actually mashed cauliflower.

Break a head of cauliflower into pieces and steam cook it. I used the steam feature on an instant pot to cook for 3 minutes. Transfer cooked cauliflower to a food processor to blend smooth. For a creamy cauliflower mash, add 1 8 oz. block of cream cheese and blend in a food processor. Add 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality essential oil and 1-2 drops Parsley Vitality essential oil and blend well.

Optional: blend in chopped fresh parsley

Optional toppings to serve: cheese, bacon, butter, chives

Jicama Fries

We had fun with the jicama (HEE-kah-ma) that came in a recent Misfits Market box. This root vegetable that looks like a potato is packed with amazing nutritional benefits without the starch found in potatoes.

First peel the tough outer shell of the jicama off. Cut into thin “fry” size slices. Add slices to a bowl or quart-size storage bag. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality essential oil and 1 drop Thyme Vitality essential oil, and 1 Teaspoon ground Turmeric. Toss pieces in bowl or bag until evenly coated.

Cook in an air fryer for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Check and flip fries twice during baking process to keep from burning.

Serve with fresh kale and cooked ground beef. Optional: sprinkle with feta cheese.

TIPS FOR USING VITALITY ESSENTIAL OILS

Start with one drop, and add more if needed.
If you want to add a hint of flavor, start by dipping a toothpick into oil and swirling into recipe.
I only use Young Living Vitality essential oils for cooking with because I trust their Seed to Seal promise and have seen their processes in action.

Do you have favorite recipes using Vitality essential oils? I would love to hear in the comments if you try any of these recipes!

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Categories: Family, Life, Travel

Drive into a New Decade

If we are shifting everything up and changing normals in 2020, I might as well drive into a new decade in style.

This month we took the plunge and upgraded our faithful 2010 Honda Odyssey mini-van for a more sporty, economical, smooth riding 2020 Toyota Highlander. We searched high and low for the unicorn color combo that I preferred.

The other day I began thinking of the memories and how each of the cars I have driven have defined the era of my life or decade that I drove them.

I was blessed by my parents to drive a Saturn sedan from the time I could drive through my collage years. It was one of the few “American Made” cars that we all agreed on in the mid 1990s. That car protected me and passengers from both a rear and front-end collision during my first couple of years of driving home from school. It transported me around town to various part-time jobs. That car safely transported me to and from Tampa while attending Florida Collage and then allowed me to finish my collage career at Auburn. That car taught me independence

After getting my first “real job”, as a teacher in Auburn, we traded in the green Saturn for a more spacious Toyota Camry. That car was the vehicle of my 20s.

The practical Camry would be the car that would…

• Carry me to work each day

• Haul boxes of materials and books to and from classrooms, multiple times

• Welcome me safely home to our first 3 houses

• Welcome our first born child home from the hospital

• Accept a 2nd carseat in the back for our growing family

I would have driven that car indefinitely as a family of 4, but in 2010 Jonathan talked me into transitioning to a mini-van. So Mother’s Day weekend 2010, we traded in the well-loved blue Camry for a gray Honda Odyssey van and we quickly grew to love the additional space and comfort it gave our family. That van would be the vehicle of my 30s.

A lot of growth occurred while driving that van…

• Our children grew from toddlers to teenagers

• Would welcome us home to our next 2 homes

• Dropped my girls off for their first days of school

• Hauled A LOT of photo equipment and props for countless photo sessions

• Allowed me to reach many personal goals

• Countless trips between Atlanta and Birmingham

• Even though the van encountered a few bumps and scratches from parking, it kept us safe on the road

• Memories together as a family traveling

• Many visits to see family

• The goodness of essential oils to keep carsick prone children traveling well

• Bucket list items checked off along the way

• Taught me about spark plugs

• Hauled our camp chairs and tent for outdoor church this year

Once again I would have been happy to drive that faithful gray mini van another 200,000 miles, but I sensed it was time to drive into a new decade in a new ride. So the vehicle of my 40s will be an SUV.

I envision this will be the vehicle that will…

• Teach me about the car technology I have been missing out on like Apple CarPlay

• Be sportier and more fun to drive around town

• Be more economical with a hybrid engine

• Be will a safer vehicle to drive and park with all the cameras and safety features that have been added

• Be time alone to think and pray

• Teach both my girls to drive in

• Drop the girls off at collage

• Do I dare say it could be the vehicle we drive away from their wedding in?

Driving down the road the other day, Sarah Beth said, “I hope you drive this car until I have kids.” That comment made me stop and think…. “Whoah… how long do I potentially have before that point?” 10 years? 15 years? Sarah Beth assured me it would probably be closer to 15 years… That sweet girl has her whole life planned out, even though it could change every 6 months.

Am I just nostalgic, or do you mark time and memories by seasons you have owned and driven certain cars?

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