This a typical conversation I have with Molly at least twice a day:
Molly: Da-deeeeeeeeeee
Me: Daddy? Do you miss your daddy?
Molly: Yeah (nods her head)
Me: I miss Daddy too, he is working right now.
Molly: Da-Deeeeeeeeee!
Me: Molly, do you loooove your Daddy?
Molly: Yeah (nods her head)
Me: I love your Daddy too.
Molly: Da-Deeeeeeeeeee
Me: Daddy? Is your Daddy fun to hang out with?
Molly: Yeah (head nod)
Me: Yeah, I think so too.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
On being twenty nine
A few weeks ago I celebrated my 29th birthday. It was perfect and I would not have changed a thing.
Molly and I spent our morning out at the pool, I took an hour yoga class at our YMCA, we met Allen for pizza and we booth enjoyed a long afternoon nap. That evening Allen's parents (Grammy M and Granddaddy) came over and watched Miss Molly so that we could go out on a little date.
Our little date consisted of: jalapeno cheese tater tots, shrimp tempura taco, fresh guacamole and Maui fish tacos. I loved our time together - just me and him and I am so thankful that I get to celebrate 29 beside Allen.
After that we headed to Starbucks for a seriously yummy iced coffee and desert and then picked up a free couch (passed on to us) at our cousins house. It was a wonderful night.
I haven't been that reflective of "twenty-nine" I no doubt will be at the big 3-0, but I do know that I am so thankful for what God has blessed me with in my life. Loving parents, good husband, healthy child, fun job, friends that stand by and walk through life with me, passionate church, caring in laws etc. I could let the list go on and on.
I hope that I can take pleasure in these things and think on them often instead of the overflowing laundry basket, dirty kitchen sink and unvaccumed floor. It is easy for me to focus on the imperfect or frustrating facts instead of the more positive truths of my life in this moment.
Here is to another year of life filled with the intention of living a little more thankful and a little more positive.
Molly and I spent our morning out at the pool, I took an hour yoga class at our YMCA, we met Allen for pizza and we booth enjoyed a long afternoon nap. That evening Allen's parents (Grammy M and Granddaddy) came over and watched Miss Molly so that we could go out on a little date.
Our little date consisted of: jalapeno cheese tater tots, shrimp tempura taco, fresh guacamole and Maui fish tacos. I loved our time together - just me and him and I am so thankful that I get to celebrate 29 beside Allen.
After that we headed to Starbucks for a seriously yummy iced coffee and desert and then picked up a free couch (passed on to us) at our cousins house. It was a wonderful night.
I haven't been that reflective of "twenty-nine" I no doubt will be at the big 3-0, but I do know that I am so thankful for what God has blessed me with in my life. Loving parents, good husband, healthy child, fun job, friends that stand by and walk through life with me, passionate church, caring in laws etc. I could let the list go on and on.
Here is to another year of life filled with the intention of living a little more thankful and a little more positive.
Summer lately
Our summer has been fantastic lately. Lots of time with family and friends. Every other day spent at the pool, more time for trying out new recipes and taking advantage of books that I have been wanting to read.
Molly is growing up so fast. Just this month tons of words have been added to her vocabulary. She says her favorite things over and over again (hide, outside, cheese, ee (i.e. monkey), hi, daddy, mama, up) She is communicating so well with us and even her non verbal is very clear. I am so excited as we approach this new season of toddler hood even though it comes with some bumps along the way.
Molly has declared herself miss independent in more ways than one - so prayers for this mama are appreciated. :)
Her favorite past times are drawing with chalk, walking her stroller along with baby doll up and down the sidewalk while I frantically keep up with her, swimming, watching curious George, hiding behind curtains and ridding piggy back around the house.
I am so THANKFUL for her! She brings joy into our home every single day!
Molly is growing up so fast. Just this month tons of words have been added to her vocabulary. She says her favorite things over and over again (hide, outside, cheese, ee (i.e. monkey), hi, daddy, mama, up) She is communicating so well with us and even her non verbal is very clear. I am so excited as we approach this new season of toddler hood even though it comes with some bumps along the way.
Molly has declared herself miss independent in more ways than one - so prayers for this mama are appreciated. :)
Her favorite past times are drawing with chalk, walking her stroller along with baby doll up and down the sidewalk while I frantically keep up with her, swimming, watching curious George, hiding behind curtains and ridding piggy back around the house.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Safe Haven
One of the best things we have ever done for each other and our marriage.
WinShape Retreat was remarkable.
A whole weekend away spent with each other was the perfect opportunity to recharge, rest and remember how much we love and value each other.
It was awesome.
Maybe you wanna go?
WinShape Retreat was remarkable.
A whole weekend away spent with each other was the perfect opportunity to recharge, rest and remember how much we love and value each other.
It was awesome.
Maybe you wanna go?
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Mountain Adventure
My favorite place in the world is just a few hours away. Highlands, North Carolina is a treasure to me. My grandmother and grandfather fell in love with Highlands and passed this love down on to me at a very young age. I have so many precious memories of my childhood summers spent on the front porch with them watching the hummingbirds and learning about the different flowers.
I am so thankful that Allen and I have had many opportunities to road trip up to this little gem of North Carolina and make our own memories. Now that Molly is a part of our family she of course makes it even more amazing to me. Here are a few photos of our recent mountain adventure!
1) Molly sharing daddy's birthday cupcakes, 2) silly parents 3) Family ice cream 4) Beauty
I am so thankful that Allen and I have had many opportunities to road trip up to this little gem of North Carolina and make our own memories. Now that Molly is a part of our family she of course makes it even more amazing to me. Here are a few photos of our recent mountain adventure!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Offically Summer....
Friday was my first offical day of Summer. It was wonderful. I am so looking forward to spending time with my family as we go on adventures around Atlanta, down to the beach and up to the mountains. We have a few small plans up or sleeve and I know that they will be wonderful because of the company that we will have.
Already, Molly is in full swing. She has recently gained an enormous amount of energy (maybe its all the peaches she keeps asking for?) and has me constantly on my toes. The other night we ventured down to the pool and baby girl had us laughing as she wanted to walk around the shallow end. She kept on walking right up to her arm pits and was not happy when finally had to tell her no." Don't worry, she held our hands the entire time. She goes down slides by herself and runs around the house in circles. It is awesome.
This year of teaching students was exceptionally wonderful for me. I taught alongside some amazing educators, loved my students so much and worked under purposeful and efficient administrators. It was a joy to be at work most of my days and I am so very thankful for that. I am also so thankful for a whole 2 months off to play and love on my sweet daughter.
Already, Molly is in full swing. She has recently gained an enormous amount of energy (maybe its all the peaches she keeps asking for?) and has me constantly on my toes. The other night we ventured down to the pool and baby girl had us laughing as she wanted to walk around the shallow end. She kept on walking right up to her arm pits and was not happy when finally had to tell her no." Don't worry, she held our hands the entire time. She goes down slides by herself and runs around the house in circles. It is awesome.
This year of teaching students was exceptionally wonderful for me. I taught alongside some amazing educators, loved my students so much and worked under purposeful and efficient administrators. It was a joy to be at work most of my days and I am so very thankful for that. I am also so thankful for a whole 2 months off to play and love on my sweet daughter.
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