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The other night during dinner I took a photo of Sunny covered in spaghetti sauce, which led to June wanting a photo of her eating Spaghetti. And then that led to June wanting to take a photo of everyone eating spaghetti. 😂 June snapped this photo of Brooke. Today we shot Brooke’s first e-course on how to take better pictures with your phone, and as we were scrolling through our camera rolls to gather examples, this photo caught my eye. ❤️ Brooke and I spend a lot of time talking and teaching things on the internet, and yet no matter how big our digital voices get the most important lessons we will teach will be to the two girls at our table. I hope a lot of people take Brooke’s course (when it’s available) and I am excited to see the work and memories it inspires others to capture, but none of that will ever compare to watching her teach June how to take a picture while eating spaghetti. 🥰 And to all other parents out there with a platform, big or small, remember that your platform at the dinner table matters most.

#sponsored Hands down, one of my favorite ways to slow down and connect with the people I love is around the table. Food brings people together in ways that almost nothing else can. But, if you're one of those people who thinks "Ahhh hosting is the worst, I'd have to cook a bunch of food!", let me tell you about a magical little secret my friends -- the charcuterie board! Or as we call them Snack Trays! You literally don't have to cook anything. 🙌🏽 Today on the blog I'm sharing a spread of spring charcuterie board inspiration with you in partnership with @emeraldnuts. This would be perfect for an Easter gathering this weekend if you happen to be hosting one! What's your favorite thing to eat from a snack tray? Mine would have to be nuts or fruit, and T.J's for sure is cheese. 😂⁣⠀
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As believers, we all know the verse "Be Still and know that I am God." I used to read that verse and think "Okay, I can be still for about 15 minutes this morning before I have to do this, this and that. Maybe I could squeeze in some stillness at the end of the day. I definitely can't be still tomorrow... but maybe I'll pick it back up later in the week."⁣
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What I realize now it isn't just for quiet time. Stillness isn't just for early morning Bible reading or worship song listening; it's a lifestyle we should be chasing. ⁣
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Our modern life is moving at a chaotically fast pace, and everyone is trying to keep up with it. Brooke and I have been guilty of it too, and inevitably that's led to some difficult times for us. That's why for the last four-ish months we've been chasing the lifestyle of stillness.⁣
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On the surface, our lives are louder than they've ever been because we have two young girls who are full of spunk, energy and some of the strongest vocal cords we've ever seen. Seriously though, our girl Sunny can belt it out!⁣
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What's crazy is that in this season of more noise, we've been actively seeking stillness. The result has been peace in the chaos of kids, calmness in the storm of uncertainty, hope in the darkness of fear.⁣
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We don't have it all figured out, and our lives still feel loud and fast at times, but we're actively trying to fight against it. Seeking stillness right now means we turn off our phones from time to time, we say no more times than we say yes, we don't rush out of the house to some activity on the weekends, we live on a budget, and we go on long walks as a family. It's not glamorous by any means, but it's allowing us to be still and know that He is God. ⁣
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What are some ways you can make stillness more of a lifestyle and less of a moment?

T.J. is home!! 🎉🎉 T.J.’s mom is a flight attendant with @united (and has been for 42 years, which is crazy!), and that’s why we usually fly stand-by. But that also means that we don’t always make flights. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ So with the combination of June getting a double ear infection on their trip, and flights out of San Diego being full day after day, the 4-5 day trip turned into a 9 day trip! Sunny and I missed both of them like crazy, and it’s so great to have them back. 😍 Side note: It’s still weird to me not knowing if we will make flights or not when we travel, but T.J. grew up with it and is totally fine with staying extra time at our destinations, waking up to catch the earliest flights ever, and sleeping on airport floors. I still remember when we left for our honeymoon (almost 10 years ago!) and how excited he was to have “real” tickets. He just kept saying over and over again, “So we’re like guaranteed to get these seats! Like these are ours for sure!!” 😂 Any other “space available” flyers out there?

T.J. and June are still stuck in San Diego because they fly standby and all flights have been full the last few days. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ Plus, sweet June is sick and has an double ear infection, and we all know it's not fun to be sick when you're not in your home, with your bed and your things. So! Prayers are appreciated for quick healing for June, loads of energy and patience for T.J., and that they'll be able to catch a flight and come back to us real soon! ✈️😘 If you want to leave a fun or silly comment for Junie, I’m sure T.J. will read them to her. 💕

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