Welcome back to the kitchen table! We originally planned to bring you a preview of our fair week schedule, but real life took over, the calendar exploded, and editing completely fell behind. In true Sunday Faith, Weekday Chaos fashion, we are hitting the reset button to bring you the full recap of what actually went down!

In this episode, we celebrate some major family milestones: from Cecilia's general project show and showing beef alongside her 4-H mentor in the Extension Buddy Program, to our cousin stepping out in courage on stage in the Miss Clay County pageant. Plus, we celebrate Cecilia making the Top 10 in the Little Miss pageant as the youngest contestant to do it! We wrap up with a look at navigating chaotic schedules, the importance of community, and our quick breather before diving headfirst into back-to-school prep.

Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode:

• Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (Mentorship, partnership, and the Buddy Program)

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In last week’s episode, we left off admitting we were heading into the 4th of July weekend completely flying blind with zero concrete plans. Honestly? We thought it might be a recipe for total chaos. But instead, it turned into an unexpected masterclass in tranquility.

This week, we are sitting at the kitchen table to chat about what happens when you step off the high-production holiday treadmill. From Creed’s very first trip to the water park and Cecilia showing off her summer swimming skills, to a wonderfully low-key first birthday, backyard burgers with friends, and an epic Sunday afternoon nap, our planless weekend taught us a massive lesson about present-moment contentment.

We dive deep into the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3 & 4, contrasting the cultural demand to grab "two handfuls of toil and chasing after the wind" with the holy invitation to embrace "one handful of peace." Pull up a chair as we unpack why choosing a low-key calm is a radical act of faith, how unhurried rhythms protect your family's sanctuary, and how slowing down makes room for authentic community to thrive.

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Talk about a week of fast-moving transitions! 🎢 In this episode, we are coming to you live while Ashley multi-tasks by crafting Cecilia's pageant People's Choice donation can right at the desk. ✂️ We are diving headfirst into a massive week of family milestones: from celebrating Creed's official 1st birthday party at the church (featuring a homemade cake treat saga that resulted in a hilarious neon-green diaper mystery 🦠), to Cecilia closing out her summer T-ball season and jumping right into nightly swim lessons! 🏊‍♀️

Plus, we are taking a look at Proverbs 31:25 and Ecclesiastes 3:1 to talk about navigating changing parenting seasons with a sense of humor and finding peace when everything is moving at warp speed.

👀 SPOILER ALERT: When we recorded this episode, our 4th of July plans were a total moving target and completely un-locked-in. We did end up pulling together a really cool holiday plan at the last second, but you’ll have to tune in next week for Episode 11 to find out what we ended up doing! 🎆

💡 Tech Note: We are actively testing out some new audio gear and setups behind the scenes to upgrade our sound quality for you guys—thanks for growing with us at the kitchen table!

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