Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy

Some highlights/favorite memories from the last several months. Some big moments and also lots of nephew photos, because let's be honest, they're one of the very best parts of life. And there's TWO of them now. My hearttt.

We toured the governor's mansion in December. Not actually as big as I thought it'd be, but still beautiful!

Caroline had recently gotten her braces off and was also celebrating her golden birthday.  I just love her.

At the beginning of December, our quartet had our first Christmas concert! 

Traditional Christmas Eve brunch at Nana and Grandbud's house. Nana is, without a doubt, one of my biggest role models and favorite people. 

Christmas Day heavy hors d'oeuvres and WEDDING PHOTOS VIEWING PARTY with family and might-as-well-be-family

The beginning of January held a 12 Days of Christmas Costume ball.  So fun.

A fellow princess and the hostess of the night!

A most convincing hobbit

The Queen made an appearance.

January also found our quartet playing at a 30 course dinner for the CPC's annual summit meeting. It was a privilege to play and a special night.

Michael stayed with us for a few nights while his parents were at the hospital waiting on nephew #2! He and "GrandBurt" have the cutest relationship.

It was as if he sensed that a little brother was on the way, because he couldn't get to sleep that night. Or maybe he just realized that we're suckers for his cuteness and wanted to stay up for a movie and cuddles. Ha.

Gideon Lewis was born on January 19th. He was (is) the sweetest and most precious baby.

My nephews are honestly two of the greatest parts of life. They bring so much joy.

There's nothing better than a nephew burrito. !!

Sleepovers with M are the best. He is so stinking adorable and also HILARIOUS.

Our quartet played for a Valentine's Day couples dinner! 

First time on the Nashville symphony stage. I'm a fan of the view.

A friend and I hosted a Galentine's Day party. Still dreaming of the food.

I love puns. And I feel like puns and Valentine's Day just go together.

A few hours after the party, a brushfire started up the road and quickly spread. There was some panicking going on. It was scary, to say the least. Thankfully God spared our house and most of our property.

So many people showed up so quickly. That community life, tho.

What a little gentleman.

Oh guysss

Rainy Monday morning activities 

Caroline made the most incredible loaf of challah bread. It tasted as good as it looked, too! #P31

Dee came in March! It was a short visit but wonderful as always.

She snapped a few photos that I will always cherish.

Family dinner to celebrate Dad's birthday! Also, Gideon is SO SWEET, Y'ALL.

Another quartet gig! 

We celebrated the 10th anniversary of founding our church on March 12th. The night before, the original families got together to enjoy a meal and share memories. We've been through so much together and thinking about how much has changed in that time is amazing and surreal. Eight of the original kids are now married, and there's six grandchildren! God has been so kind to bless us with the best friends in the world.

Saturday night Upwords with Granddaddy is becoming a tradition.

Last week we had the incredible opportunity to record in Wightman Chapel at The Scarritt Bennet Center in Nashville. Both the campus and acoustics were some of the best, and it was an all-around amazing experience.

We enjoyed hearing The Tallis Scholars in concert earlier this week.

Spring has officially sprung and I am more than thrilled. Spring is a hopeful time for me. These weeks of sunshine, breezes, first sunburns, and sunsets are signs that I've survived another winter and have months of warm, long days to look forward to. 

Surely goodness, surely mercy,

Right beside me all my days,

And I will dwell in Your house forever

And bless Your holy name

-Psalm 23 (Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy) has been my song on repeat.