So Much Stuff

So, we got to see Grace Elizabeth and all her cuteness. She is tremendously cute. I mean really, most babies look like wet worms when they're first born. GE just looks like a little soft angel who makes faces like she just smelled a fart. She has the sweetest features. Oh, baby fever go away. I didn't get any photos, but I soon will. For now, she is our little ya-ya. YA YA!!

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Meanwhile, I got some film developed and found some fun pictures to share.

This is the most handsome dog. Our Foster B. Wellington Morin. We respectfully call him The Bud. This is right before he got a much needed haircut. I'm tellin' ya, he's not that fat, it's all fur.

My favorite flower. Peonies. These were from Whole Foods and lasted forever. They were beautiful and I couldn't help but stick my face in them everytime I walked by. That in the background is my cute blue chair from the flea market. The color just reminds me of summer and sweet tea with mint.

My boys. The Bud with his eyes closed and mine are surprisingly large. I usually have tiny eyes when I smile. Thank you Lord for my sweet family.

Luke and Dominic. Our hilarious and not-too-shabby pair of nephews. They are so funny. Luke is three going on 76. He's great. And Dominic is about 7 months old is has the sweetest personality. We don't get to see them as often as we'd like, but we think about them quite often.

Now, to bed. 6 am comes quite fast.

Peace & Love.

GE Whirlpool

Well, my first niece is here! We ain't blood but it don't matter. She is already a part of me. I am so excited to get off work and meet this little girl that I've talked to many times already. God is truly amazing in the gifts that He continues to give us. Thank you Lord for keeping Laura and Gracie safe. Pictures of the GE to follow as soon as I can meet her!!!!!



Peace

Hope

So I just read this woman's blog: Stephanie Neilson. She is an amazing woman of God with a gorgeous family. She and her husband were flying in a private plane (her husband is a pilot but we're not sure if he was flying) and the plane crashed. The good friend piloting the plane died. Christian and Stephanie are still in chemically induced comas and are covered in burns. They are stable and their faithful family has all the hope in the world that they'll pull through. The couple has four children who are now with Stephanie's sister. This story just teaches us to live everyday with love, laughter, and with no limits. Just go to Stephanie's blog and you'll see just how creative she is, how in love with her family she is, and how much she loves the Lord. It makes me kiss on Jeremy even more than I normally do (which is a lot so I hope he doesn't mind) and makes me think about my day to day life. I hope I'm making the Lord proud and living this life he gave me to the fullest.

Now, they are not dead and no where near it. I just pray that they get better so they can see their beautiful children once again. Stephanie and Christian, I pray that you feel your family's faith and know that they love and care for you deeply. Peace be with you...

Summer's Slipping Away

This is the last week of camp. I always get sad no matter how old I get. I have so much fun during the summer and knowing that my favorite season is coming to an end is sad. I have to wait three more seasons to feel that joy I get everytime summer rolls around. So, as a toast to the season I thought I'd write a list (I adore lists) of my favorite things about summer.

*The very begining of summer when you know what's coming is going to be a blast...
*Bold blue skies behind bright green leaves
*Salty skin and hair from an amazing day on the beach
*Floating on a boogie board in the tidal pool that forms in the late afternoon on Sunset's expansive beach
*Reading full books for fun
*Lightning bugs
*Tanned skin
*Smell of suntan lotion and sea air
*Rocking in rocking chairs with friends talking about nothing in particular
*Camp assemblies filled with dancing and just having fun
*Driving down to the beach with the windows down and the dog in the back listening to James Taylor with my hubby at the wheel
*Water (pool, ocean, lake, doesn't matter)

These are only a few of the many things that I adore about summer. Ofcourse, I am one of those people that can mourn one season ending and get pumped about the next season in the same breath. So, not to steal thunder from summer, a short list of why I love fall...

*Football (NC State to be exact)
*North Carolina State Fair (never missed a year)
*Leaves changing
*Jeans come back into my daily life
*So do my cowboy boots
*Leaving the windows open all the time...

I hope we all can think about our summers and hope that the joy never fades. But also, embrace the upcoming fall season as I'm sure it will be just as delightful as summer 2008.

Peace and Love.