Five on Friday

Happy Friday my friends!

I happy to be back in my normal spot blogging today and bringing you a random Five on Friday...

{One}

I'm really interested in trying to take the time to learn how to use my DSLR...finally.  I've had the camera for over 3 years now and I've yet to take the time to learn anything about it.  It is a Canon Rebel T3.  If any of you have found easy tutorials that have worked for you, please send them my way.  I hope I can find the time and patience to make myself learn.  I really appreciate good photos especially when I'm reading blogs and I hate that most of mine come from the iPhone.  

Have you spent any time learning your DSLR??

{Two}

I'm so happy that Brody is at the stage where he can eat most things and I don't have to worry about him choking all the time like he used to...However, he seems like he's getting a bit pickier.  I'll take any recommendations on this as well.  He's almost 14 months old.  I came across this cute Egg in a Nest and it reminded me that this would be perfect to make for Brody.  He's loving toast lately, but sometimes I have trouble getting him to eat egg by itself.  I think this might convince him :)

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{Three}

Speaking of food, I made something pretty delicious last night that I can't wait to share with all of you on Tuesday.  It was so simple and fun that I think it inspired me to throw a little party soon!

See?? I could really use some improvement on my food photos too!

{Four}

I went to another funeral yesterday.  It was my fifth funeral in 2014.  It was so terribly sad as it was a 21 year old boy.  He was taken from his family far far too young.  

But what I wanted to share with you was a message from the service.  Thank you was said on more than one occasion today from the family of the young boy.  They specifically said thank you for walking through that door and to please not be ashamed if we didn't have the right words to share to comfort the family.  They said that just walking through that door was comfort enough.  

It resonated with me because we all fear what to say to a grieving family and truthfully, all we are looking for is your presence and a silent, meaningful hug.  

My Mom told me several years ago that you will never regret going to a funeral or a wedding.  And it really couldn't be more true.  These two occasions hold so much meaning to families and even if sometimes it's difficult to make time or spend the money, your presence is always appreciated.  

{Five}

I'm thrilled it's Friday and looking forward to some quality family time this weekend.  I can't wait to unpack my suitcase, tidy up the house, and get back into my daily routine.  Thanks to everyone that followed along and commented on our week in Vail.  I mostly wasn't able to respond nor did I get much blog reading in last week, so I'm happy to return to the blog world!!

Have a fantastic weekend!!!

Linking up with:

Lauren Elizabeth for High Five Friday

Jennie for Friday Favorites

Rebecca for That Friday Blog Hop

Leslie for Confessional Friday

Amy for Oh hey Friday

Amanda for Friday Favorites