Wonderful Weekend

This Monday I have been basking in all the little parts of a very fulfilling weekend. Seriously. It was just packed with enrichment!

Friday:

Afternoon spent babysitting two of my favorite girls in the world: Emily Kate (6) and Annalee (4). Playing tag outside, coloring, and reading children's books are so therapeutic. Everyone needs to enter a child's world on a regular basis.

Evening spent attending a Spiritual Life Conference at my church, First Pres. Columbia, to hear the well-known pastor and writer R.C. Sproul speak.

Saturday:

Brunched on Chocolate Chip Pancakes at the Original Pancake House on Forest Drive with some sweet friends

Headed down to Charleston that afternoon: lovely family Valentine's Dinner at my aunt and uncle's and went downtown with my dear friend Alli to enjoy an after-dinner coffee at East Bay Meeting House (look it up! my new favorite spot downtown for a classy late night spot to meet friends--European-style bar, coffee house, complete with fabulous desserts!)

Sunday:

Visited my aunt and uncle's church St. Michaels, an anglican church downtown, to join in the beginning of their world missions week, at which the renowned "Modern C.S. Lewis" Ravi Zacharias spoke.

Family lunch at my grandmother's after church, after which we all enjoyed an afternoon lounging and engaging in some of the most real, edifying conversation I have ever remembered us all sharing as a family

Packed up and hit the road for Cola-town...met some sisters from my service sorority for a girls night out a California Dreaming--delish food and delightful company!

It sure makes Monday easier when you have rolled off of such a great weekend that created so many special memories to think about during the day!