Gratitude

I am so thankful for 

bright colors,

loud laughter,

great memories,

hopes and dreams,

thoughtful moments,

family and friends,

 great joy,

good health,

all things beautiful,

an amazing Creator and Savior,

who has given me more than I deserve.

I am so thankful.

Mug Shots

One of these suspects was taken in for the crime of excessive whining.  All day.

The other was charged with using unkind words.  All day.

It was a long day trying to get these two into custody.

But...I have a feeling they are going to get out on good behavior.

Southern Roadtrip {part2}

So I got to paint with my precious friend Rachel,

and we all had a blast with The Pylants,

then it was time to hit the road to play with some cousins.

The girls were so excited they danced up the front steps of their cousins house.

(Love their in sync steps.  Love L's crazy face even more.)

Then they didn't waste any time getting down to business...playing with cousin Connor.

It was fun just hanging out together.

Lots of smiles.

Perfect fall weather.

So much to be excited about.

So much to see.

For sweet, precious, beautiful Evan, there was so much to see...for the first time.

So much to discover.

So much to show.  (grasshopper here)

So much fun.

That pretty much sums it up.

So much fun.

Southern Roadtrip {part 1}

Last weekend, the girls and I took a whirlwind of a trip.

We had a fabulous time!

So many things to do, so many people to see, all in so little (4 days) time.

First, we made an overnight, much too short trip to Decatur...

so these two best buds could get together.

To compare tiny stuffed animals, exchange gifts like acorn necklaces,

 and talk about how silly their little sisters are.

 

Man, those little sisters sure do want to be around those big sisters....all the time.

Ellenie thinks Bibby is the coolest.  Especially because she has a pink guitar.

She loved getting to spend time with Ba-Ginia.  And she really loved getting to meet Baby Jackson.

Can't you tell?!

I loved seeing these three together.  Virginia and Caroline have such a special friendship as cousins but they were so sweet to include Ellenie in everything they did.  I love how kids have that immediate sense that someone is their same age.  Like, oh you're one of us.  Let's play!

Might be my favorite moment.

Actually, I wasn't there for it though.

  Sweet Ginny kept my girls while I met up with another friend (from Columbus) to paint!

How special is that!?

  One of the benefits of moving around so much!  Amazing friends everywhere!

Looks like she hosted one great slumber party...so much fun they were totally worn out!

Trick or Treat 2010

Warning:  Following Halloween pictures are super duper ScARy!

                             

What were they..you know, besides adorable?

Why, a "Princess riding a Unicorn" & a "Ladybug Princess" of course.

 

The Princesses were very successful in their treat pursuits...no tricks for these cuties.

Well, maybe one tricky Ya-Ya.