11 years & Counting

The picture is a little old

and we have had more pictures taken together since

but I wasn't wearing this sweet shirt.

Last year we were going to have a big ole wedding party reunion.

hmmm . . . we bought a house instead.

So we thought we'd have a big ole party

this anniversary our 11th on 7/11

hmmm . . . a contract on our house will do.

we will have a party but will have to wait another year

we will get a contract but may not be today

party or no party

contract or no contract

i love my husband

happy anniversary squeaky

Sneak Peaks

It's been a while trying but we finally connected up with one of my favorite high school friends who just happens to take wonderful pictures. I've been wanting some of our growing, tooth missing, kindergarten starting, active, precious, gifts from God, super, boys. I've also been admiring Cindy's for some time now. She's tried to give me tips. While I enjoy taking pictures, I just don't have the talent she does. We met up in our hometown Lynchburg and had a wonderful time. The boys had a fabulous time which doesn't happen much with picture taking. Check out our sneak peaks. They are already talking about the next time! Way to go Cindy. We're looking forward to family ones in the fall. Hope that works out!

a Favorite

Have you taken a peep at what Elisalou is up to? Her blog is truly one of my favorites!

~ i LOVE her photography

~ i enjoy reading about their 3 boys

~ & now their little itsy bitsy baby girl

~i like her style through out her home

~ & her "pocs" (that's what i call bags, purses, pocket books, whatever you call them) i love them too!

she's teamed up w/Inspired Room to have a give away too!

POP on over & take a PEAK at her POCS.
You're gonna love them.

Somethings to Create

It's no secret that I love to create ~ lately though i'm having fun finding ideas, making them my own, & putting them on a list of things to do. I brought some of my favorite supplies with me to Richmond, some are packed up, and some are in my craft closet in Roanoke. So in the mean time, I'll just keep blog hopping searching for more crafty inspiration and adding them to my list!

I love these milk crate cover ups

How about these adorable buttons

I think this board is cute and would be a sweet gift for a youngster


I love all these free paper templates

of course I can't wait to get back to work on this

Good thing Ijust happen to collect jars ~ when I saw this idea in the family fun magazine while waiting at the eye doctor. This is something I don't have to wait to make as I have most of the stuff with me!

Summer Lovin

I've been so excited for school to be out ~ summer is my favorite time of the year. I was easily inspired by this to do something similar. So for me, these are my summer favorites.

cookouts
maymont
dinner on the porch
glow sticks
lightening bugs
jammer days
outdoor movies
sprinklers
grilling out
fire pits
smores
later bedtimes
longer days
together
fireworks
flip flops
tan lines
fresh fruits & veggies
outside entertaining
popsicles
tall glasses of iced tea
watermelon
picnics
swing sets
books on blankets in the back yard
boat rides
gelati celeste
sun block
freckled face skammer boys

Make it with Mom Monday Menu

Our "Make it with Mom Monday" was a little different yesterday as we were invited to a friends' home for dinner. However, we did make a delicious yummy fruit salad to take & share. The boys picked out the fruits they wanted and it was a great combination.

Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries, & Mango

It looked so pretty with all those primary colors mixed together. It was a perfect summer treat too!

Happy Father's Day!

I saw a similar idea on another blog recently with "DAD". Many of you know that our boys do not call JM "Dad" but "Dadu". I love word art so I thought we just had to do this. Also because the boys will eventually not call him that anymore. I know JM will treasure this even more when they are "grown up"! And won't this look great in his new office!?





John Mark we think you are the best! The boys were so excited to make you things for today. I enjoyed seeing their excitement leading up to today as they created, painted, colored, & hid their special handmade gifts. You are a treasure!