1. Well, we are off tomorrow on the grand adventure of missions! We leave bright and early at 1am…ahh! I’m packed, ready, and hoping to get a couple hours of sleep! Not sure if I will have time to blog any over here
while I’m there but expect lots of pics and such when I get back…I am lining up some posts since I am a little behind so no worries, there will be new posts while I’m gone:) We will have internet access some and will be blogging on the mission blog about our adventures…check it out at powellmissions.blogspot.com

2. Guess what I am taking with me!? My lensbaby!! I’m super excited to play with it since I haven’t had much time to since I got it. The town we will be in is famous for its indigenous market that we are going to on Sunday so I’m thinking some good pics there:)

3. I will miss my Lenabean so much (and Brad of course…not to be left out:) )! She is getting to go on a roadtrip with her nana to see her cousin so I’m sure much fun will be had but man, will I miss her. I made a cute little book to bring with me to have some pics to show. I was going to post a pic but its not arriving (hopefully…fingers crossed!) until later today. I did include a pic above of Lena sporting her lovely headband attire that she is grooving to lately!

4. It is truly a miracle. I have always wondered if I could do it and slightly jealous of those who could…but now, I too, have accomplished it. I will be bringing only a carry on to Guatemala. whatwhat! I know! I had hopes but not strong ones. So I laid all my stuff out, brought only necessities and low and behold, it fits with room to spare!

5. it’s official….some fun planning going on for a few things to be announced in June! One in particular is going to be awesome!!! (sorry, no hints at this time)

here we are again! don’t the weeks go by way too quick! I have been busy editing and getting things done before I go to Guatemala next week. I took a little time away from editing to do this five though…gave my eyes a needed break:) enjoy!

1. We started the Fireproof devotional this week at small group. I’m excited to see what its all about! This year is year 4 for Brad and I….doesn’t seem possible! So I figure this can’t be anything but good for the relationship…even if I had to drag him to go with me:) (the food helped coax him but now he is dedicated to it….he’s not too good with change but once he commits there is no turning back!)

2. So Lena’s new thing is headbands. She found a pack of 4 on our recent trip to Target and then proceeded to open them and put them all over her head, every which way, and walk around the store like she was something. Hilarious! So, I caved and bought them and now she is free to wear them everywhere (which she does!)! I snapped a pic of it the other day but it is still sitting on the card. I’ll share in the future:)

3. My new Etsy find! I just love Etsy! So these are customized adoption gifts…a grand idea! I’m thinking they can also be just fun gifts in general too! I LOVE maps…something about a globe or map that makes me all giddy inside. strange, I know. so these pendents I am loving!

4. I’m in need of some old doors. If you know where I can find one or have some you want to get off your hands, holla at your girl. Old wood doors preferably, can be in bad shape (in fact the more distressed the better!)

5. Woohoo for Memorial Day! Super excited about this weekend! First, an awesome wedding tomorrow in one of the most amazing places I have yet to photograph a wedding in. Then, final packing day for the mission trip and a cookout with friends, followed by a day of leisure on Monday that I am going to use to get some stuff done! Woohoo! How are you enjoying your Memorial Day?