Mitchael Family Update June 2014

Wow! Is it July already? -- We just completed our 4th month here in South Florida, and we are loving being involved at Coastal Community Church! Josh and I are having a blast co-hosting connect groups this summer! Josh is co-leading a Music Connect group for songwriting and musicianship, and I am helping with an Art Journal small group! Both communities meet weekly and are such a creative outlet for us and those involved :) I also have begun serving in Coastal Kids and student ministry, Catalyst -- which has been such a blast! We have continued to serve on Adopt-a-Block -- myself with the kiddos and Josh praying down the block or cooking up the hot-diggity-dogs!

other big things this month -- 

1. Jay, Jennifer and Jayni visited us! We had a wonderful reunion together and enjoyed one another's company. The Mitchaels rented a vacation home with space for us, and we had a restful and memorable time! We took them to one of our favorite places --Butterfly World! 

 

Did you know Coconut Creek is nicknamed the butterfly capital of the world? You know I like that! My mom and I raised Monarch and Eastern Black Swallowtails for many many years (and she still does when she has time between mission trips and children's ministry at church!) I love LOVE to share the beauty and wonder of butterflies with family and friends! Need proof of my butterfly obsession? Look no further than my childhood scrapbook::

We also got to make a trip up to Melbourne to visit Josh's uncle for a chill day by the coast. Thank you for visiting, family we love you and miss you!  

2. I've started writing more on the blog, hoping to make it a regular part of my routine and a way to stay connected with friends and family and to meet and resource people with similar interests and activities! Please comment and share if you like what I'm writing, I'd love some feedback! I also made a Facebook page, for those that want to receive updates there:: Mitchael Journey

If you'd like to get caught up, click below to view some of the top posts this month:

• Anyone Want a Free Essential Oil?
• Updates on the MUSIC page
• Art Journaling Intro
• Having Fun Isn't Hard When You've Got a Library Card!

3. Technology is my friend -- thank you friends and family for letting me see your faces on video chat! Here is a picture of my wonderful sister, Natalie and her darling baby girl!

4. This month was Father's Day and Josh's 25th birthday! 

JOSH--You are the BEST!!! I am so proud of you and am SO blessed to be able to treasure you as my husband and live life alongside you! You're an amazing daddy -- thank you for being who you are!

Thanks for reading! I'd love to hear from you:: What was one of your favorite memories from June?