"Today is the best day of my life."

Last week, our little girl got to see her favorite singer in concert.  In fact, it was her very first concert.

The concert was amazing and the building was PACKED with hundreds of excited little girls as Jamie-Grace took the stage.

After the show, she got to meet Jamie.  Wow.  It's a moment I don't think she will ever forget (me either).  She chatted with her for a few minutes and then when she walked away from the table she said, "I think my stomach just exploded." :))))

Our girl had the same "deer in the headlights" smile in every pic :).  

Later that night, when we got in the car to go home WAY past her bedtime, she said, "today is the best day of my life."  Not sure there's a better feeling than seeing your kiddos happy and grateful.

As I continue to feel conviction about my busyness this year and wanting to find more opportunities to love on my family and celebrate all that we are grateful for, I'm so delighted when I see my kids happy.

Our son plays trumpet and participates in the band at his high school.  He played in the pep band for a BIG game this weekend and Brian and I got to go.  There wasn't an empty seat in the gym.  Our son texted us before the game began that the first chair trumpet was not going to be there, so he had to take the lead and the solos (he is second chair).  He was so nervous, but then nailed every song (according to me... not him... he is his own worst critic). But most importantly, every time I looked over to the band during the game, he was smiling from ear to ear, laughing with his friends, cheering on the team, and just happy.  Seriously, no better feeling in the world than to be the parent of a happy kid.

Life right now... wow... it's so crazy.  We're still busy just about every night of the week.  Homework, practices, church commitments, work, volunteer work, etc...  But, in the midst of this tornado of tasks and responsibilities, I love when we can find moments to smile and enjoy the blessings in our lives.

Hoping your Wednesday is filled with happy moments and lots of smiles :).