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Lovely Little Things.

June 18, 2012

My whole family is in town, so I don’t have much time to blog today. But here are some lovely little tidbits from the past week. Enjoy!
Hello new adobe fire pit. We stole it from the neighbor’s trash pile. No shame. {Oh, and my husband doused that log in gasoline which is why it’s spewing flames from the top Harry Potter style. That’s the type of thing men do… and then their wives turn their antics into Harry Potter allusions.}
Hello summer reading. You are in French. We’ll see how we get along. {I have to pass a foreign language test in the fall! Please start praying for me now!}
Hello Paletas Betty. One of my new go-to places for a refreshing treat. Between you and the place that sells ice cream cookie sandwiches for $2.00, it’s going to be a sweet, sweet summer.

Hello lovely rosette necklaces that came in the mail from Seek First.
Now I have to decide which one to keep and which one to giveaway!
Hello pool that is finally clear of algae and maintaining proper chlorine levels. We had a tough month together in May, but I think we can really strengthen our relationship this month!
Hello #shereadstruth journal {also check out #scripturedoodle}. I am loving the way I am so inspired to dig into the Word each day and really reflect on God’s truth in my life.
Here’s to a lovely week, friends! My sister is here, so I know it’s going to be lovely for me!!!
{You can follow me on Instagram — @jenrussum}
*Linking up with Hello Hue and Life Rearranged*

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  1. Anne @ Cup of Caffeine

    June 18, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I love the new blog design!
    And I love how you referenced Harry Potter there 🙂 I would totally do the same thing.
    Your scripture doodles are beautiful, I keep telling myself I need to journal while I'm doing Soul Detox, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
    Have a wonderful week!

  2. Chelsea

    June 18, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Haha yes, I think my Harry Potter allusions make me sound a little crazy sometimes.

  3. Kelly

    June 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    men and fire i will never understand.
    have a great week jen.

  4. Em S

    June 18, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Awesome fire pit!

  5. Ruthie Hart

    June 18, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    what an awesome find from the neighbors trash! I am always looking through peoples bulk pickup to see what I can get my hands on hahahahah. Have fun with your fam!

  6. Rachel

    June 18, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I love your blog! You've left me inspired today!

  7. Beth @ dot...in the city

    June 18, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Ahh, look at your cute new blog design! Love it 🙂
    and thanks for sharing #scipturedoodle I love it. I always wish I was more creative when it comes to journaling.

  8. Laura@Splendor

    June 19, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I always love seeing your scripture doodles on IG. Come visit me in Tx and we can take a trip to HEB 😉

  9. Michelle

    June 19, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    love those necklaces!

  10. Lucy at Dear Beautiful Boy

    June 20, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Lovely photos. I'm not sure how you'll ever choose between those two necklaces though, toughy!
    Loving the new look blog design too. It's fab! X

    Popping over from Finding Beauty In The Ordinary.

  11. Jenn

    June 22, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Guys…they just love fire…lol! Love your scripture doodles!

  12. Claire Bone

    June 22, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I want one of those fire places SO BADLY! lol! I love your scripture doodles, too. So awesome!

  13. Lindsay Maree

    June 22, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Ooo, I love those necklaces! So cute! And have fun reading your French book. 🙂 I took French for three years in high school and loved it so much.

  14. sarah {on the brightside...}

    June 22, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    That pool looks lovely for a hot summer day! 🙂 Also, I love your "scripture doodles"! I follow you on instagram & it's so fun to see them! They are very cute & inspiring! 🙂

    Visiting your blog from Hello Hue's link-up party!

  15. nancywike

    June 22, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Awesome pool! Love the journal entries.

  16. habecker

    June 23, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    NOTHING wrong with utilizing what another has deemed as trash -FOR FREE!

  17. Mary

    June 23, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    Visiting from Hello Hue link-up! I love reading in French (well, trying to anyway). It works much better for me than trying to speak it. 🙂

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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