Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Blueberry picking
We are so blessed to have a great farm so close to our house. Together we harvested enough blue berries for a pie and for eating.
Intrepid harvesters!
"See!"
A great vantage point!
Already thinking about the swimming pool!
A delicious recipe! In fact...I'm going to eat a slice right now! Yum.
End of July
Jess and I enjoyed celebrating the nuptials of one of my DMS colleagues.
One of our favorite hide-n-seek-spots!
Jake continues to be consumed with Legos. I think he even dreams about them.
Daddy is thrilled that he loves the Star Wars collection and has introduced the films this summer.
Daddy is thrilled that he loves the Star Wars collection and has introduced the films this summer.
A letter to Quinn
Sweet Girl,
It is rare that we have a whole day unto ourselves and so today was an unexpected delight. While we headed one direction, the boys traveled another. Our first adventure began with Ella's birthday party at a local stable. The ponies riveted you and after your ride, you were reluctant to dismount! After bouncing with your school friends and feasting on party fare, we closed the fiesta down. An older gentleman commenced his riding just as the party wrapped up and you begged to stay so I perched you on a fence and he led his horse Cheyenne over for a long visit. There's something about you that people notice. Quinn, God gifted you with a zest for life that is infectious! You have a joyful gravitational pull. Perhaps this is why Mr. George delayed his ride and allowed us to stroke the appaloosa's velvety nose and play with his mane. He patiently answered your questions and then enjoyed a small audience of two as he led Cheyenne through his paces. We talked about the different gaits and you waited patiently to see man and horse jump the course YOU had jumped earlier pretending to be a horse. An hour after the party ended I finally enticed you away with promises of visiting the toy store. (A perfect opportunity to shop for your brother's upcoming birthday since he and daddy were away.) We passed another hour playing at Learning Express and the Target toy aisle. Though already tired neither of us could resist a trip to the pool as our summer days are quickly dwindling! Your swimming skills have vastly improved since the start of the summer and it is fun to see people watch you in wonder. EVERY time we swim together someone engages us with queries of your age and the surprise on faces is entertaining to behold. You are so in your element in the water! Eyes open wide in wonder, you emerge from the water with a constant grin. You leap, laugh, dive, somersault, plunge, flip, flop, climb and swim your way through safety break. We dined in the cafe, a luxury and headed home for a movie. In my fatigue I'm merely capturing the whats of our day and floundering with an accurate description of the pure joy I have of being your earthly steward. I'm amazed to be your mom, delightful girl. You bring me so much joy, pride and love. It is an HONOR to know you. Forever seared in my memory is a running internal video of your contagious grin and open eyes a foot below the water and bursting to the surface with one word: "AGAIN!" I love you SO much! Mommy.
It is rare that we have a whole day unto ourselves and so today was an unexpected delight. While we headed one direction, the boys traveled another. Our first adventure began with Ella's birthday party at a local stable. The ponies riveted you and after your ride, you were reluctant to dismount! After bouncing with your school friends and feasting on party fare, we closed the fiesta down. An older gentleman commenced his riding just as the party wrapped up and you begged to stay so I perched you on a fence and he led his horse Cheyenne over for a long visit. There's something about you that people notice. Quinn, God gifted you with a zest for life that is infectious! You have a joyful gravitational pull. Perhaps this is why Mr. George delayed his ride and allowed us to stroke the appaloosa's velvety nose and play with his mane. He patiently answered your questions and then enjoyed a small audience of two as he led Cheyenne through his paces. We talked about the different gaits and you waited patiently to see man and horse jump the course YOU had jumped earlier pretending to be a horse. An hour after the party ended I finally enticed you away with promises of visiting the toy store. (A perfect opportunity to shop for your brother's upcoming birthday since he and daddy were away.) We passed another hour playing at Learning Express and the Target toy aisle. Though already tired neither of us could resist a trip to the pool as our summer days are quickly dwindling! Your swimming skills have vastly improved since the start of the summer and it is fun to see people watch you in wonder. EVERY time we swim together someone engages us with queries of your age and the surprise on faces is entertaining to behold. You are so in your element in the water! Eyes open wide in wonder, you emerge from the water with a constant grin. You leap, laugh, dive, somersault, plunge, flip, flop, climb and swim your way through safety break. We dined in the cafe, a luxury and headed home for a movie. In my fatigue I'm merely capturing the whats of our day and floundering with an accurate description of the pure joy I have of being your earthly steward. I'm amazed to be your mom, delightful girl. You bring me so much joy, pride and love. It is an HONOR to know you. Forever seared in my memory is a running internal video of your contagious grin and open eyes a foot below the water and bursting to the surface with one word: "AGAIN!" I love you SO much! Mommy.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Happy 6th Birthday, Lauren!
Jake and Quinn had a blast celebrating Lauren's birthday!
Happy to be included!
Sweet friends.
Jake became comfortable with both front and back flips into the foam pit.
(Made ME nervous!)
LOVE that Jessica and Jill come to the fiestas!
Poptart! Jake FLEW over their heads!
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Quinn's Birthday Party!
Quinn's enthusiastically welcomed her guests!
Taylor Flagg sports a classic Minnie Mouse dress.
Eleanor honors the beautiful Belle.
Taylor Scott invokes Tiana.
We are so blessed to have so many friends help us celebrate Quinn's special day!
This time Quinn wasn't too shy to embrace Cinderella!
Best buddies Maggie and Caroline as Rapunzel and Snow White!
After princess etiquette lessons, Cinderella painted individualized designs on each girl's face!
Quinn, Jake and Daddy pose for a smile!
Emma!
Cinderella reads her story to the girls.
Taylor Scott proudly shows her balloon Tiger while Ella looks on.
Cinderella dexterously crafted an Ariel upon request.
Cinderella lead the birthday song. Finally someone who can sing!
Cheese!
Dress Like a Cow Day
Love the annual "Dress like a Cow" day at Chic fil a!
Thanks for dinner, Truett Cathy!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Sunflower Festival 2013
Since Festivus has transitioned to a biannual gathering, we ventured east to Rutledge to revisit the Sunflower Festival. Last time we went Quinn was two weeks old.
My sweet boy is growing up!
Quinn and her prince charming.
Love the gourd masks! A bit creepy, though.
Tea party in the enchanted forest
We have a similar picture of these two when they were three!
Quinn and her crazy hair.
We should have gotten family pictures while we were still clean!
Being in the antique barn made me nervous.
(And reminded me of Grandma's garage sale.)
Beautiful Abigail!
Lunch time!
Our bounty! Filled five vases!
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