My Sweet Tea

The other night Wade and I had a date night and enjoyed the Queens Feast in Charlotte at Ruth Kris and saw a movie. I love it when we carve out time to still have date night and have conversations that do not always happen in our normal dinner times. Of course we forgot to take pcitures during the entire time so we took this picture of ourselves at the movies:) Wade- you are the love of my life an I am so thankful how you lead our family daily and still have such a great attitude about life. You have been there so much for me lately and I so appreciate how you have let me vent, cry, and experience joy in the midst of grieving the loss of my Dad! I am so glad that Caleb will experience an incredible Dad like I had the opportunity growing up. You are a great role model for Caleb and I love how he runs up to you with so many kisses and wants to 'scare you' as you enter the room. I understand that it is hard right now looking for a new job and the thought of not providing for us BUT I totally trust you and your heart and know that God has new plans for you! DFTILY

4thof July

We packed up early and went to downtown Tega Kay, SC for a 4th of July Parade. I had heard it was small and thought it would fun to see how Caleb reacted.

At first he was a little afraid but them saw the Choo-choo, Homer, and the fire trucks and loved it by the end.

We spent the middle of our day at the pool at my Mom's house with the rest of the family. Caleb loves the pool and even more when there is Joshua and Sarah to swim around with and splash. I truly love the 4th of July Holiday,what it represents, and all the ways you can celecrate. It's even more fun when we can spend time together as a family celebrating and remebering our FREEDOM!

BOOM! BOOM!

We ended our day by watching Fireworks-AKA Boom Boom. We had no idea how Caleb would react to the loud noises and bright sky but he LOVED them. We got there way too early to get a good seat and he did OK waiting and playing in the grass.

Caleb and Daddy waiting for the big show!

This is how he watched the Fireworks. Such a sweet boy!

The Finale- I love fireworks and was so glad that we got to see them as a family this year.

Summer Showers

Caleb and I were playing at the Playground in our neighborhood and we felt raindrops but I questioned if it was going to last. Needless to say, minutes later we were in the midst of a million hard raindrops. I ran back home pulling Caleb in the wagon and laughing so hard at the same time. He was so excited to eat his apple at the park (but we never go to it), so as soon as we walked in the house with wet clothes he asked for "Apple".

It was the first time I never cut up his apple and he loved it!

He has a mind of his own and I am so thankful for these sweet memories with him. We have had such precious times together this summer so far!

For a short season. . .

The Smiths' have become dear friends to us this past year. We met them last summer and quickly our lives and friendships just blossomed. Both our families have had great joys and heartaches this past year and I can see God's hand in why we had these friends during this season. I'm sad to see them move back home to TN in September. But I am so thankful they can be close to family and feel settled for the girls to grow-up. Precious Zi was born this year and she is such a treat. We have gotten to watch her while Jona and Rachael had date nights.

Caleb loves doing whatever Zi does and making her laugh:) He wanted so badly to wrestle with her.

Cute chubby checks talking to one another!