Too much fun???

I have had a lot of fun "yearbooking" ourselves! My pictures were not as fun as Adam's. And his were so authentic that I couldn't stop laughing at them. I guess it is because he is just so darn cute he looks good in any era!! Can a girl have too much fun giggling with (at) her husband?? NAH!!! Especially when it is all in good fun!!!

I know I look like the librarian from the 50's!!

And this last picture sure could be the real thing...but it isn't! He did sport a mullet in his time, but not one that was this long and curly!!

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These little guys are at MY house. I captured this one this afternoon on my front porch. I also saw two in my backyard chasing each other. I just love the challenge of capturing them on my camera.

Little Flyers

We spent all last week at my parents. Such a nice trip. I always tell my mom that she is happy to see us come but happy to see us go too!!! There might be a later post about our trip.

While we were there I got to watch her hummingbird friends in action. We know that there are at least 2 of them and they come and go all day long. This is by far my favorite bird. They are fascinating. I read last week that a tagged hummingbird was caught in the Hickory-area and 13 days later was re-caught in Texas. They are estimating that the little fellow flew an average of 89 miles per day! Isn't that amazing?

These tiny creatures remind me that God's great big hands even have time for intricate details. You know, He didn't have to create the sweet little hummingbird. We wouldn't have known the difference. But, He thought of everything. Even the little things. So, the next time something "small" is bothering you...remember that God is THE God of small things too! His Hands oversee it all and He cares even for those little things!!!

Summer Memories

It has been a while since I last posted. Life is abundantly busy. But, not really the kind of busy that makes for an exciting blog! Some of my busy isn't really what I would call busy at all. It is called refereeing 2 fun boys and keeping sweet little sister out of their toys!! Some day I am gonna miss this stage of my life...so I just try to keep in all in perspective.

Summer is a happy time here in our house. And this is what our summer-time looks like... Our days of the hot are filled with some sleeping in, and some not. Some late nights and a few early. Some bike rides and long walks. Some travel and a little rest. Some swimming and sprinkler-play. Some tv and toys. Some baseball and bowling. Some yard work and housework. Some cobbler and ice-cream. Some tomatoes and cucumbers. Some flip-flops and t-shirts. Some thunderstorms and always a rainbow. Some of our rainbows are even visible!! But all of it is with the best little family a girl could ask for!!

Wanted to share this one.

My sweet friend Jennifer posted something over the weekend that I thought was worth sharing. Take some time to read it. I was convicted. God is much BIGGER than any of my worries or stress. And I believe I should live in a way that PROVES this is true.

Is it a Trend?

12 years ago my little fluffy friend Kobie joined me in this journey of life. We have been through a lot together. And I am crazy about my little white dog!! Now, I will say he isn't really a good dog. He has major issues, but I still love him. And I thoroughly enjoy his company. Even with my active children, and in my never-a-dull-moment household...I still love having my little dog here with me.

I think Kobie started a trend in my family. 5 years ago we gave my mom a little white fluffy dog for Mother's Day. That dog is the princess at my parent's house...and she knows it. She is a cutie too.
And now, as of last week, there is a 3rd white dog in the family. My nephews asked for a dog for their 15th birthday. And after MUCH discussion they decided to get a little white dog. I think they MIGHT have been a little concerned about their manhood being questioned, but the love for Kobie and Buffy won out and they got MOLLY!

So now there are 3 white dogs in the family. We obviously are big fans of the non-shedding, friendly, playful and small dog. I would recommend a Maltese to most any family. Besides, who can resist these sweet little faces??

(yes, I know, Kobie is the biggest of the 3 of them. He IS the only male...and we have decided he isn't a full-bred. We are guessing he is mixed with a Bichon. Not sure you can tell but this IS a sore spot since I paid for a full-bred Maltese!!)

Checking back in

We had a wonderful two week vacation at Lake Lure! The first week was spent with extended family. And our second week was just the kids and I with Nana. I wasn't so sure how a week at the lake with just us there was gonna go, but we had a terrific time and were still sad to leave! We are currently having Nana-withdraw!! And Lake-withdraw too. My sweet little man asked his daddy after we left the lake: "Daddy, what does heaven look like?" His daddy told him he didn't know because he hasn't ever been there. So, Andy replied: "I think it looks like PapaBob's lake." You know, I tend to agree with his sentiment!! There is no place on earth as heavenly as good ole Lake Lure...aka...PapaBob's Lake!! We love it there and are always excited to go. Some day I might just have to share the extended story of how God graciously placed that cabin in the mountains in my family's life! But, for now, here are a few pictures...