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Once a month, Shay , Sheaffer and I host our What's Up Wednesday link up the last Wednesday of the month, but our hearts have been so heavy this week that we thought we would all focus on Hurricane Harvey relief instead and postpone What's Up Wednesday to next Wednesday, September 6th. We see the news. We see the photos. We see the damage. Do you feel helpless? Honestly I have felt helpless for days now. When Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, I was able to go to New Orleans/Mississippi on a mission trip with our church to help rebuild homes in Spring 2006. Read about it HERE .  It was an amazing experience and a great way for me to give back. I didn't have kids back then, so now when disasters hit, the best way I know to help out is by donating money to relief organizations. I am in a season of life with young kids so taking them on a mission trip to help isn't something I can do at this time. But, I can donate money as a way of helping. Maybe you feel the same ...

Before I start this post, I would like to mention that my thoughts & prayers are going out for all of you who live in the Houston area. I have a lot of friends who live in Houston and seeing all the destruction on the news and on my friends Facebook pages is devastating.  It has been scary to watch, and I can't imagine how horrific it has been to live through. My heart aches for those who have damage to their homes & neighborhoods and for those who have lost their homes. Know that we are praying for you. For those who don't live in Houston, join me in praying for Houston & the state of Texas and consider donating to one of these organizations, there is a great list of charities listed { HERE } It's time for another round of Loving Lately! I am going to do this once a month & they have a color theme. January was gray , February was pink , March was green , April was  yellow/gold , May was coral , June was Aqua/Turquoise and July was white and August is Bla...

Luke turned 5 and we celebrated with a Superhero party! He has been talking about having a Superhero party since the beginning of the year. Luke loves all Superheroes, but especially Batman! The party was a Superhero theme, but it was also a pool party (Luke loves swimming, we have a pool & he has a summer birthday, so every single one of his parties has been a pool party along with theme)  I got some capes & masks for the kids to dress up in:  I got them { HERE } Matching masks: Next to the capes, I had this sign...everyone loved figuring out their Super Hero name! I kept the decorations pretty simple for the party. Loved all the primary colors! You know I love hanging things from my ceiling :) View from the other direction: You can see the WHAM pinata behind my stove.  Luke banner: I got the decorations from Oriental Trading.  They were big and added a nice pop of color! I had all the appetizers on the center island. Close up of the appetizers: Corn ...