Yellow

The beautiful yellow Asiatic Lilies that Hannah planted are blooming.  Actually she planted the lilies and we had no idea what color they would be.  So far we've had two red lilies and this yellow one.  We can't wait to see what other colors bloom!!

Hannah is so proud of her flowers.  "Take a picture of me next to my lily!" 

Simply beautiful. 

Paden's Party

Now I'm going to play catch up...

Cutie-pie Paden, the sweet baby we babysit, turned 1 this past month.  We went to his birthday party the Saturday before we left for Panama (the reason I'm late in posting these pictures!)

It was a lot of fun!  But every thing's a lot of fun when we're around (right?!)  The kids got to look inside a transfer truck.  Hannah was amazed that there was a bed & a mini-fridge right in the cab.  They also played in the sprinkler b/c the pool wasn't ready yet (due to an unfortunate pump incident.)  We enjoyed some delicious food and cupcakes while we watched the birthday boy tear into his presents.  

 

Happy 1st Birthday Paden!!

Flying

This is the point of view -

of a little mommy

lying on her back on the family trampoline

with her sweet babies on her feet

letting them fly high in the air...

 

Birthday Fun

So, my birthday was May 22nd and I turned 29 {still in my 20's!}  We got home from Panama on Thurs, I unpacked & cleaned the house on Friday and we had my party on Saturday.  

It was so much fun too!  Bobby made me a cake and cooked ALL the food for the party.  I was amazed at how many of our friends and family came to celebrate with us :  the Steele's, the Buford's, the Platt's, Donald, Bonnie & Tim, Lee & Emily, Bob & Tommy, and my parents (of course).  I love you all!!!  Thanks for making my birthday celebration crazy loud and super fun!

 ---The Guests---

 

 

 ---2 of 7 kids that were running 

wild around our house!---

 

---Reva & Willie---

---Sisterly love---

 

---and of course there was cake--- 

 

Beautiful to me

An important day is coming up tomorrow. Heather will be one year older, but still in her 20s (for one more year). The Lord knew what He was doing when He put us together. Because of her, I am happier, more confident, more content and just more blessed than I ever could have been without her. Having been together 13 years and having been married nine of those years I am not sure what can be said that has not been said already but I want everyone to know (including you, babe) that every morning I wake up and leave for work and look at my wife, I praise God that He favored me so much as to give her to me as a wife. So thank You Lord! And thank you, Heather, for being the best wife in the world. I love you lots!
Happy Birthday!

Nine Years

Bobby & I have been married nine years today!  (May 19th)  It's been a wonderful crazy journey and worth every minute.

This is a beautiful song from Sara Groves' new album "Fireflies & Songs."  It's so beautiful and it always reminds me of Bobby & our relationship. 

Twice as Good
when I am down and need to cry till morning
I know just where I am going
when I'm in need of sweet commiseration
to speak out loud
raise a glass to friendship and to knowing
you don't have to go alone
we'll raise our hearts to share each others burdens
on this road

with every burden I have carried
with every joy it's understood
life with you is half as hard
and twice as good

with my good news your dancing on the table
babies born to celebration
the joy of life oh what a sweet communion
shared with you


I know we're growing older
can you imagine what that will bring
it's all a mystery to me now
but this one thing
will be half as hard, and twice as good

  I love you so much Bobby!!

Our Last Day

Today was our last full day @ Panama City Beach.  It's been so much fun.  Not to mention very relaxing.  We all agree that it's been wonderful but we're ready to head home.  Plus I don't think our shoulders can handle much more sun (you just basically have to re-apply sunscreen every 15 minutes here!)

Here are a few pics of our final day:

{Pool Fun}

 

{Sting Rays}

 

 

 

We've never been to Panama Beach and seen sting rays swim in this close.  The whole time we've been here they've been swimming so close to the shore.  Sometimes individually, sometimes in small groups and occasionally in "families" (my favorite!).  Don't know if it's actually families or groups but you get the point.

 {Farewell beautiful beach.  It's been fun!}