Friday Things

Well, it's time for the weekend. And honestly, I'm really glad to see it here. More glad to see a weekend than normal. This week has been kinda stressful in different ways but all is good, because God is faithful.

I'm doing my top five again for this week! I thought this was a cute idea at first just to share some special moments from the week, but considering this week, it's a good reminder to me to look at the blessings that happened to me this week instead of dwelling on anything negative.

#1 *Best Thing*  I talked to my daddy on skype for about an hour this week. Even being a thousand miles away, he always has the right things to say and knows how to make me feel better.

#2 My friend lent me a dress for a birthday party that I'm going to tonight since I hadn't packed anything of the semi-formal category when I moved up here. I went to hang it up in my closet and lo and behold! I had packed something! One of my faves - a navy blue number that I love. The thing is though...I don't remember packing it!  (do you believe in packing fairies...)

#3 Found this in my purse 

    *love*

#4 Found out something exciting this week about next week. I'm not sure I can say what it is yet but I will let you know soon! :)

# 5 Rediscovered this duo - Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Check out this music video. Its pretty spectacular. 

Did you have a good week??

*original painting by Anna Tooze - you can find her work here

Finally Friday!

The High-Five Friday is featured on From My Gray Desk & The Small Things Blog.
*These two gals are sisters and if you haven't check out their blogs, you should. Fun fashion tips, makeup reviews and awesome hair-do tutorials. They satisfy the girly-girly-need-to-feel-pretty part in me.*

Here's my five in no particular order


1. Thursday I came home from work and  my 10 month old nephew came crawling towards me as fast as he possible could then held up his arms with a smile no heart can resist.   *sigh*  love me some smoochable babes


2. Bought myself an Earl Grey latte from Starbucks after a droll day at work


3. I stayed up way too late with my sister watching Community a couple nights this week. Laughed our heads off. :)


4. My sister made these AMAZING Cake-Batter cookies with sprinkles. They're dangerously delicious.


5. I got to be at the barn twice this week and work with both the ponies and kids. Seeing these kids growing each week and overcoming different fears and becoming more confident, watching their partnership and teamwork with the horses is so incredible and inspiring.


So how was YOUR week? What are your top five? Write 'em and link up with Lauren at My Gray Desk