Natalie & I put together a fun project for The Influence Conference THIS WEEK! We asked 6 bloggers who will be attending the conference to share their morning routines with us. We equipped them with our Latte Mug + Spoon sets to kick start their mornings!

I will share a blogger a day leading up to the conference! Then I will be off to meet new people, get inspired, worship & have a great time in Indiana!

We asked Jessi of Nap Time Diaries: What's your morning routine?

jessi using her Latte Mug + Spoon Set

I'm a hope junkie and for me, mornings are all about hope.
I'll tell you the truth, by the time I fall asleep at night - I'm not in my best shape. I struggle with second guessing all that I did or said that day and I usually feel a little overwhelmed by the next day's task. The Lord is super near to me at nights and meets me in my weakness, and for that I'm grateful. But mornings are sweet with Him in a whole new way.

The grace of the day feels fresh and my optimism is usually restored. If I'm going to have a creative idea, it's most likely in the mornings. If I'm going to exercise, it's most likely in the morning. Any writing, real abiding, or peaceful reading time - morning, morning, morning. Man, I love mornings. Here's what mine are looking like in this new season.

5amish: Cannon wakes up, hopefully for the first time, and I cuddle him and feed him. Truly one of my favorite times of the day UNLESS he's been up at 1am and 3am:)
5:30: head downstairs to fill up my water, take my vitamins, have a cup of coffee or tea and half a Lara Bar. Check email and respond to anything that needs immediate attention.
6am: go for a run with my friend Kayla or work out. Lately, I'm loving the Holy Yoga audio downloads at The LIttle Way shop.
7am: wake kids up (seriously so fun after being woken up for years) and handle breakfast, herd my sweet little cats around the house - prodding them to get dressed, brush teeth, do hair.
7:40: wake up Cannon, change his diaper and take him to the car for Nick to take all kids to school. Walk back in and chuckle at the morning mess.
8-9am: play with Cannon, make to-do list, start laundry, have a quick morning meeting with Hayley, and pray with Nick for our day, our business, etc.
9am: Cannon goes down for morning nap and I finally eat breakfast. Sit at my crazy cluttered desk and soak up the hope.

The more days go by, the more I sense the Lord loving when I hope in Him.
He wants all my desires and prayers and longings heaped on His lap.
And I think He loves the mornings.

Be sure to visit Jessi and say hello & follow her on Instagram - Inspiring things happening there! 

Check out more Blogger's morning routines:

Day 1: Erin of The Blue Eyed Bride.

Day 2: Rachel of Kincaid Parade.

Day 3: Natalie of Busy Budgeting Mama.

Day 4: Kim of Oh Sweet Joy.

What's Your Morning Routine? Day 2 with Rachel of Kincaid Parade.

Natalie & I put together a fun project for The Influence Conference NEXT WEEK! We asked 6 bloggers who will be attending the conference to share their morning routines with us. We equipped them with our Latte Mug + Spoon sets to kick start their mornings!

I will share a blogger a day leading up to the conference! Then I will be off to meet new people, get inspired, worship & have a great time in Indiana!

We asked Rachel of Kincaid Parade: What's your morning routine?

We can hear the twins chatting upstairs in their cribs, most likely tossing stuffed animals back and forth. Soon, we'll hear them transition to sing-yelling, the signal they're ready to get dressed. There's no doubt that Ames is awake and staring faithfully at his clock, waiting for it to turn green. Soon, we'll hear his sweet feet pattering down the stairs and into our bedroom.

Until then, though, these fifteen minutes are ours.

Chris prepares my iced coffee and his hot tea. We eat breakfast; sometimes together, sometimes not. He prefers to eat the same thing each morning, but I like to switch things up. My favorite indulgence is a bowl of deliciously unhealthy cereal that I keep hidden from the kids.

It doesn't matter if we're checking emails or reading or talking quietly on the couch or still lying in bed with our treats. Soon, the world will catch up to us. But right now, these fifteen minutes are ours.

Be sure to visit Rachel and say hello & follow her on Instagram - Inspiring things happening there!

If you missed Day 1, be sure to go checkout Erin of The Blue Eyed Bride's Morning Routine! 

Casey of 'The Wiegand's' Summer Must Haves

I am so excited to introduce you all to Casey. I don't remember how I found her blog exactly, but I am so happy I did! She is so beautiful, talented, inspiring & down to earth! Plus, she has an amazing faith and a darling family. I love reading about her family life & especially love her  "What is on your Heart' Link party! I have enjoyed chatting with Casey through email & I was SO THRILLED she agreed to participate in my Guest Blogger 'Summer Must Haves' Series! Take it away Casey:

My name is Casey Wiegand, I am a freelance artist, wife and mama. 

I love painting and sharing our life through my blog...where you can expect pieces of my perspective on life, faith, kids, marriage, with touches of art, creative inspiration, projects and things I love along the way. I have two little ones in the hopes of lots more and am married to the love of my life!

My summer must haves!!!

1.babybeenos

2.yesteacher

3.melvdesigns

4.maddynbella

5.allorahandmade

6.itzfitz

7.oh sweet joy

8.ivoryandmoss

9.picking blueberries

Find Casey:

Blog : Facebook : Twitter : Pinterest

  

I Hope you had fun meeting these amazing bloggers this week! I will be back on MONDAY! Be sure to go tell Casey Hi & follow along on her blog, you won't regret it!

What are you up to this weekend?