After church we were invited to a friend's house for lunch. It was a blessing to spend the afternoon with them and catch up. There's nothing like hot dogs and hamburgers right off the grill and a table full of people laughing and guys who enjoy nothing more than chasing my girls around the house and making them giggle in delight.
Later in the day we headed to the fireworks. We got there super early to listen to save seats. We met up with my BFF and her family. Later on several other friends joined us along with Gigi. I wasn't sure what to expect from my girls as the fireworks began to go off. Peanut had been full of anticipation and excitement about them, BUT then they started. She threw her hands over her ears and spun around looking for Daddy. BFF and Gigi held her for awhile but then the tears began, so Daddy took her to the van. He said once there, she was fine in the safety of the van and had fun watching the fireworks.
Peanut and Daddy had fun washing our new van together at Gigi's before we headed out on Monday. Peanut learned quickly that you don't look at the sprayer attachment on the hose when you squeeze the handle. Ooops!
The girls had so much fun playing outside at Gigi's house in the sandbox, kiddie pools and play house. It is perfect under his big shade tree. There were quite a few pesky mosquitoes. Pumpkin attracted these as she had bites all over her. Peanut seems to have lucked out and doesn't attract them too much.
I also got to spend some time with these two special friends over yummy coffee and scones at a local coffee place. They are a blessing to me too. We had discussed family drama that brought laughter out of us and issues that broke our hearts. They are only two of many incredible women that I miss so much from up north. I was so blessed with so many strong, wonderful women around me.
Later in the day we headed to the fireworks. We got there super early to listen to save seats. We met up with my BFF and her family. Later on several other friends joined us along with Gigi. I wasn't sure what to expect from my girls as the fireworks began to go off. Peanut had been full of anticipation and excitement about them, BUT then they started. She threw her hands over her ears and spun around looking for Daddy. BFF and Gigi held her for awhile but then the tears began, so Daddy took her to the van. He said once there, she was fine in the safety of the van and had fun watching the fireworks.
Pumpkin surprised us all. We figured she would be trying to squealing with delight and full of giggles...not so much! She started crying and turned herself around to cling to me while I covered her ears. She then FELL ASLEEP and slept for the whole show. Maybe we should have just stayed home. Oh well! We had fun with our friends.
I got to spend some time with these two sweetie pies at the fireworks and again the next morning over breakfast. It is ALWAYS a blessing to be with them. They were a part of the youth group that Daddy was a youth pastor of during the early years of our marriage. We have watched them grow up and turn into amazing young women.
I got to spend some time with these two sweetie pies at the fireworks and again the next morning over breakfast. It is ALWAYS a blessing to be with them. They were a part of the youth group that Daddy was a youth pastor of during the early years of our marriage. We have watched them grow up and turn into amazing young women.
Peanut and Daddy had fun washing our new van together at Gigi's before we headed out on Monday. Peanut learned quickly that you don't look at the sprayer attachment on the hose when you squeeze the handle. Ooops!
The girls had so much fun playing outside at Gigi's house in the sandbox, kiddie pools and play house. It is perfect under his big shade tree. There were quite a few pesky mosquitoes. Pumpkin attracted these as she had bites all over her. Peanut seems to have lucked out and doesn't attract them too much.
I also got to spend some time with these two special friends over yummy coffee and scones at a local coffee place. They are a blessing to me too. We had discussed family drama that brought laughter out of us and issues that broke our hearts. They are only two of many incredible women that I miss so much from up north. I was so blessed with so many strong, wonderful women around me.
We are home now. I've been busy cleaning and organizing an apartment that had gone haywire during the absolute craziness of June. We have some special house guests coming on Monday to stay with us for a few days. They kick off a string of house guests that we will through August. I am so excited to share our new community with good friends over the coming weeks!
-Mama
