5.20.2009

Girls+Water=Perfect Sunny Days!

We really enjoyed our sunny, 80 degree weather today... especially the girls! We're starting the summer (man, it's not even summer yet) with a bang! They were so excited to get out the pool and swim. =D They spent almost the entire day outdoors, getting in and out of the pool - oh so much energy! My little swimmers...
Becca with her wild hair



I think baby boy was kinda wishing he could swim. Him and I enjoyed watching the show... from a distance. =)

5.19.2009

Last week in pictures...

Two Saturdays ago my sister Stefanie and sister-in-law Lydia drove from Indiana for a visit. It was soo good to spend time with them... I miss having Stef here already! We have WAY too much fun together! =D
Stefanie and Ben
My dear sis-in-law whom I'd wished to spend more time with! Can't wait to see you more this summer!
While Stefanie was here for a visit we decided to help my aunt and cousins clean my grandparents house... like washing walls, curtains, blinds - stuff like that. It was good to get out and do something different, and I had lots of fun spending the day with them.

Papa and Ben out for a little walk around the yard. =)

Sisters...
my cousins, Connie & Carly
Friday evening after Stefanie and Lydia left I went to a scrap-booking get-together at our church. It was a really nice evening, I enjoyed talking with the ladies and actually got to know some of them a little better. It is something they do once a month... I can't wait to go again. I really like the scrapbook pages that I made too.
Each of the ladies bring a dessert or appetizer to share... this is what I made to bring along - it was a hit! - ~Coconut-Key Lime Squares~

5.17.2009

I'm still here!

It has been such a busy week! I have soo much to post about, but can't find the time right now. I hope to be able to catch up in the next couple of days... we'll see. =)

5.09.2009

♥ For My Mom...

Though we are miles apart and won't get to spend the day together... I hope you have a really nice Mother's day! I'm so grateful for the mother that you are! You have much wisdom for me and encourage me in my walk with the Lord. You are a true example of Proverbs 31. =)
1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Just want you to know how wonderful you are to me!
Happy Mother's Day!
I ♥ you!



5.07.2009

Sneak Peek...



Since I did say that I'd post how it went...
Actually, I think they turned out pretty good. I was soo thankful that the rain held off for the evening! We had a few raindrops, but that was fine.


Cody was awesome - so natural and easy to work with! I was so glad to have the practice and wouldn't mind doing it again. =)








5.05.2009

Meet the newest members of our family...

Blossom and Bailey! Anna and Becca are thrilled to have little kitties to play with and cuddle again! They have been waiting a few weeks now and are so happy to have them home! ;) They are so very cute but not quite tame yet.

Note: These pictures are actually the same kitten - they do look identical though. =)



5.04.2009

Picture Practice...

Yesterday I took some pictures of Ben for practice. I'm taking my cousin's senior pictures this evening and wanted to make sure the spots I picked will work. =) I'll let you know how the real thing goes... if it turns out well that is! I'm sure Cody will be much better to photograph - Ben just wasn't in the mood... I'd set him down, step back a few feet and he'd be crawling towards me!

This one isn't exactly what I was after... just liked it for some reason!