We’ve been on the road now for over a week in our RV.
And it’s been super fun! We’ve been staying at KOA campgrounds (which all have wifi) so that I can work while on the road.
And we’ve been hiking, birdwatching, and getting me ready to speak!
Tonight I’m in Terre Haute, Indiana. Tomorrow I’m leading several workshops at MOMCon. And then on Monday I’m in Clare, Missouri.
And in the middle of all that, my daughter got the wedding pictures back from her nuptials in July. So today I thought I’d give you a glimpse into our lives via Instagram, and show you what’s been happening to me this week!
But first…
What’s #1 at To Love, Honor and Vacuum?
#1 NEW Post on the Blog: 10 Ways to Stop Being Grumpy As a Family
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#1 on Pinterest: Stocking Stuffers for Your Husband (and it’s not even Christmas yet!)
Some Quick Reviews!
I want to highlight two reviews for 9 Thoughts That Can Change Your Marriage! I highlighted two others in my weekly blog roundup newsletter that’s going out today (if you’re not signed up, you can do that here! You’ll get an email every Friday with links to all the new posts, links to what’s been popular this week (even if it’s older posts), and a round-up of what’s been big on Facebook.)
The Encouragement Express: My Husband Can’t Make Me Happy
“…fantastic book by the way, highly recommend everyone getting it. In it I came across a chapter that was actually completely in line with a blog post I was planning on writing. Yay God for confirmation!”
And then:
Messy Marriage: On Not Being in Competition with My Husband
I think the chapter that I appreciated and needed the most was, “I’m Not in Competition with My Husband.” Although I agreed with Sheila on several key issues related to submission and headship in marriage and how those are interpreted from Scripture, she brought out some key aspects that I have missed over the years.
Seriously, if you haven’t gotten a hold of the book yet–I know you’ll love it! The first four thoughts are all how to get our own hearts right. The next three are about how to deal with tough issues in marriage (be a peaceMAKER, not a peaceKEEPER!). And then we turn to sex and friendship. It’s a lot of fun, and it’s a new way of looking at some of the Christian advice that we often hear.
The Wedding Pics
I’m going to share the ones that we’ve had up on Instagram.
First, the wedding gown:
The sisters!
• sister things ? • A photo posted by Katie Gregoire? (@katielizg) on
And the four of us!
I have so much love for these 3 people. | 7.18.15 | A photo posted by Katie Gregoire? (@katielizg) on
And my favourite pic from the day:
And, for those of you who have been keeping up with Katie’s stalking pictures, here’s the best one yet:
So the wedding pictures came in ? A photo posted by Katie Gregoire? (@katielizg) on
Our Life in the RV
And what have Keith and I been up to?
We’ve been birdwatching along the way! I’m always encouraging couples to find hobbies to do that can help them get away from screens and find ways to talk. So we’ve taken up birdwatching. Keith’s way more into it than I am, but I still enjoy getting outside and trying to identify different species. And it’s great to talk!
We took a walk in Presque’Isle State Park on the western side of Pennsylvania along Lake Erie.
And then we crossed into Ohio, where I met up with my dear friend Courtney Joseph from Women Living Well for dinner! So fun to see a blogging friend in person!
Stopped by to see @womenlivingwell as my hubby and I drive through to MOMCon in our RV! So cool to connect with Courtney and talk blogging and marriage and homeschooling and LIFE! A photo posted by Sheila Gregoire (@sheilagregoire) on
Then my husband and I crossed into Indiana, where we went to a nature preserve where Sandhill Cranes hang out.
We couldn’t believe how close they were!
Yesterday morning I taped the TV show, “The Harvest Show”. Too fun! They had me stick around and film two episodes.
Just finished taping the first of two shows for The Harvest Show! So fun. They really wanted to talk about the submission chapter! A photo posted by Sheila Gregoire (@sheilagregoire) on
And now I’m heading out for a busy few days. It’s fun to be able to document the week through Instagram! I should do that more often.
And now, another installment in “Porn is Not Harmless”
This doesn’t have much to do with anything this week, but I just made this graphic and published it on Facebook, so I thought I’d share it here, too.
In my continuing quest to get people to realize that porn is not harmless…
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Have a great weekend, everyone!
Sheila Wray Gregoire has been married for 25 years and happily married for 20! She loves traveling around North America with her hubby in their RV, giving her signature "Girl Talk" about sex and marriage. And she's written 8 books. About sex and marriage. See a theme here? Plus she knits. Even in line at the grocery store.
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You’re speaking at MOMCon? Yay! My own MOPS coordinators are there! If you happen to meet Kindra and Rachael from Colorado, they’re mine. 😉 Love those ladies. When our church leadership approached them about morphing the small group they led (which was not so small anymore!) into the church’s official MOPS group, they bravely took it on and it has become such an amazing community of women. With the support of being an official church ministry and MOPS International, we’ve been able to expand to reach so many more mommies.
Your daughter’s wedding photos are spectacular. And I LOVE the Katie Creeper ones! What a special relationship your girls share! 🙂
Oh gosh, I absolutely love the Katie-stalker photo! What a great relationship your girls have 😀
Love that first one from the back – just lovely.
Sounds like you’re having fun on your trip – woo-hoo!
Love the wedding pictures — especially the one of Katie the Stalker. 😉
Congrats to you, Sheila, your daughter, and your family. Thank you for sharing the beautiful wedding pictures.
ACK! You were in my town (Erie PA)!! Isn’t Presque Isle beautiful? I learned to swim in Lake Erie.
Becca’s wedding pics are gorgeous! Everyone looked fantastic!
You live in Erie?!? I’ve been in that neck of the woods so often this year, because my youngest daughter’s best friend lives in North East! Next time I’m down (we’re down a lot) I’ll send you an email!
Love the wedding pictures! What a beautiful dress – and beautiful family! Also, the hiking and bird watching sounds like fun!
Lovely photos! Make sure you put that one of the four of you on prominent display!!
I feel like I look like I was wilting. Do I look like I was wilting?
No, not at all!
It was spectacular meeting you yesterday! I can honestly say I have never been so excited to meet a human being in my entire life! It was a surreal experience.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures! Oh, and you look beautiful in the picture of the four of you. That does not look like wilting to me at all. 🙂 RVing sounds like fun. It’s something I’d like to try some day when were empty nesters. 😉 God bless and y’all be safe on the road.
Great roundup. Awesome pics from the wedding. 🙂 So happy the traveling is working out for you.
I was able to talk my hubby into going to the Outer Banks in North Carolina to go bird watching! Can’t wait.
We are also going with a camper. But our experience will be somewhat different from yours since we will have two of our sons with us. My second son is severely disabled and travel is not easy.
So I’m a little nervous. But the beach and birds is very exciting.
Love the wedding pics. Your daughters are beautiful!
Oh, I hope you have a wonderful time! I think that getting outside helps everyone–especially those with limited mobility. So even if the travel isn’t easy, I hope you have a wonderful time! I’m sure it will be great for your son, too. Just give yourself a quiet week before you leave so you’re not frantic as you’re packing. 🙂
What a lovely family you 4 are, Sheila! Your daughters are just gorgeous and it’s so encouraging to see how much you all love and enjoy each other. Inspiration for the future for us as we’re parents of 3 little girls 🙂 So glad you are getting some special time with your hubby now too.
One of the biggest reasons I read you is it is like talking to a friend over the proverbial fence. ” I feel like I look like I was wilting. Do I look like I was wilting?” You are such a woman. Don’t get me started on those girls. Oh my gosh beautiful bride. Crazy sister. Katie is a household word here in our home. Be safe we need you up and typing or speaking to help us stay on the right path. I love birds also, our porch is the land of the ornery hummers.
Oops I forgot to tell you look beautiful, like a relaxed Momma who has completed a very important job. Relaxed and wilting are two very different words.