Its not what I planned

Sometimes its not what you want or planned but its where you end up that is the best.

From the moment I heard our church was going to do a hayride/cookout/beautiful autumn trees I was excited and had my mind made up to go. (not all of my family would be going, much rather enjoy with all of us)

Then I saw that a photo walk was being offered around the same time and day and felt torn to choose between the two.  I've never been on a photo walk and it would be fun to meet other people who love taking pictures too. (A photo walk can happen again but family just happens and then is gone so quickly as they grow and change.)

The other day I realized that my family had several things going on and I felt frustrated because I was still set on going on the hayride....a good moment to fellowship with my church family and take pictures of the leaves changing colors. (only thinking of self ....)

Today the day of....

I woke up knowing that today was the day of the hayride....while doing my makeup I had a feeling that I wasn't going.  By mid-morning I knew I wasn't going.  What took lead in not moving me in the direction of going on the hayride......my family, my children.

Sara wanted to take a friend and wanted to go to the Phoenix Sun's Scrimmage game at noon.  She wanted to go real bad.  Karlee and two of her friends are planning on getting ready for homecoming here at my house.  Micah is at work and will need dinner to come home too.

Sooooo Sara, and her friend, Kyle and I went to the Scrimmage game.  Sara was happy and smiling, enjoying the whole thing with her friend.  I had the chance to spend time with my son and that was really nice.

Dillon worked some with Micah and then home hanging out with Kyle.  Its nice when everyone is getting along and its peaceful in the house.

So it didn't take me long to figure out that God had me already where I needed to be this time with my family and not my church family this time.  My children's smiles and moments spent with them are important. Taking pictures of the girls before their dance is not something I don't want to miss and then having dinner ready for my hard working husband is something I really want to do for him.

I loved it when Kyle just jumped up from the couch and wanted to take a picture with his big sister. (and remember he hates taking pictures)  I really enjoyed this "mom" moment 

Abby, Karlee & Coral

Laughter, Smiles & Friendship

So while others enjoyed the hayride, I enjoyed my family.  But don't think I won't take the time in the next evening or two to drive up there myself to catch some fall color on my camera! :)