My Favorite View Today: Pastor Bobby

One of the greatest blessings of my life is watching my son and daughter grow in their faith. This morning, as Bobby was eating breakfast, he pulled out his cell phone. Instead of watching video game tutorials or texting, Bobby opened the YouVersion Bible application and completed his daily devotionals. His cell phone's main purpose now is for growing in Christ, because every morning Bobby has the same routine. He has made spending time with God and learning about Him his top priority. Jonathan and I are so proud of him! Bobby's spiritual persistence is an inspiration to me, and this is why we call him, "Pastor Bobby."

My Favorite View Today: Piggyback Prayer Warrior

What a blessing to have a husband who begins the day on his knees. Rachel decided to join him, so I had the privilege of seeing and hearing the prayer today. :)

Later in the day, on our way out of the Dulles Plane Pull event, Rachel jumped on Jonathan's back again! I am tremendously grateful to have such a loving family.

My Favorite View Today: Szechuan Wonton

When we visit Roanoke, Jonathan and I enjoy stopping

by Szechuan Chinese Restaurant for a bowl of Szechuan wontons. Even more fun is texting a picture to my dad so his mouth can water! This was his favorite restaurant, and our family's favorite dish there, for over twenty years!  Even though we moved away, when we walk into Szechuan, the staff knows us and asks, "how many orders today?" ~

My Favorite View Today: Leesburg Premium Outlets

We are blessed to live less than a mile from the Leesburg Premium Outlets. I don't venture over there often, but when I do, amazing deals can be found! Today for $35 I bought my little princess a Vera Bradley lunchbox, an Aeropostal skirt, and a yummylicious bag of freshly made kettle corn. The best part though wasn't what we bought. It was the time we spent, hand in hand, walking through this beautiful hometown mall together. Her smile was my favorite view today. ~

My Favorite View Today: Setting the Table for 4

Setting the table for 4 knowing it is not temporary!

My Favorite View Today: Mamoun's Falafel

One of the things I love most about my husband is how cultural he is. Jonathan is familiar with the best foods from many regions throughout the world, as well as where to find those dishes right here in the U.S. A few years ago, Jonathan introduced me to the falafel sandwich, a ground chickpeas patty deep fried then paired with a yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onions all stuffed into a pita. Falafels can be found in many Greek or Middle Eastern restaurants in this country, but it is not every day that you can have a falafel from a restaurant listed in 1,000 Places You Should See Before You Die. Today we drove a little out of our way to dine at the New Haven Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant. We topped the world famous falafels with Mamoun's ghost pepper hot sauce and even secured a jar to bring home. The recipe is so top secret it was sold to us in an unlabeled mason jar! My favorite view today was staring down into my falafel sandwich, but whoops, I forgot to snap a picture! So my husband took a shot of us outside the restaurant after our bellies were full. ~