On such a day as this, all one wants to do is find a cozy spot with a fuzzy blanket, a cup of something hot, and a good book. It’s been threatening snow all day, and in my typical “I’ve been a Southern girl all my life” excitement, I love it! It actually did flurry a bit on Friday and I just wanted to sit and stare at it. If it’s going to be cold, let it snow. Northerners tell me the excitement and love for the snow will wear off in time…maybe it will. But maybe it will always be something that makes me stop and marvel.

We’ve had a lovely and full weekend spending time with family and friends. We took a quick trip down to Pennsylvania to see grandparents and some newlywed friends whose wedding we weren’t able to get to, and got in late night so we could have a full day of rest today. Saturday was a full day of socializing, but we loved it. It was especially good to visit Ben’s grandparents and spend time with them. We learned some family history and heard some funny stories, and it made us realize all over again the rich heritage that we both come from. It’s incredible to see a ninety-years-plus couple who still appreciate and love each other, to see a husband who drives forty minutes one way each day to visit his wife and spend time with her, and to hear a woman whose mind is frail and forgetful that can still firmly tell you that she is married to a good man. We were inspired and encouraged and excited to spend as many years together as God gives us, and to be proactive in protecting and nurturing our marriage.

What about you: what inspired you over the weekend?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

It’s the start of another week and another month. I, for one, am excited to see November roll around, because I am completely one of those “I love the holiday season!” kind of people. No Christmas music yet however…not till after Thanksgiving. But after that, it’s gung-ho all things Christmas! It’ll be fun to have my own home for decorating and parties this year. I would love to host either a fancy dinner party or an ugly sweater party this season, but we’ll see if we get around to it.

I don’t have a whole lot of inspiration to share with you today, so I’ll leave you with some links:

I started out my day with this song, and fairly positive it’ll be the one playing on repeat all day.

This is dinner tonight. Hope it turns out!

I’m contemplating purchasing these for my kitchen. Does anyone have any experience using them?

We’ve been loving this sermon series lately. Listen to VI if you want your heart torn into a million little pieces.

This made me laugh so hard.

I’m selling this on eBay. I think it’s beautiful but just doesn’t work for me (don’t you hate when that happens?).

Love this! I’m not up for spending that much money on boot socks, so instead I just go find an old sweater, cut off the sleeves, and bam! Boot socks.

And while we’re Etsy drooling, THIS.

Good word here.

I think this would be so fun!

What about you: what fun/inspirational links do you to share?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!