Mama's Birthday

In April, I turned 34.  THIRTY FOUR.  That's solid mid-thirties now.  Like real adult aged.  You know, I think I've been waiting for this for awhile, actually.  I'm pretty sure my soul has been mid-thirties for a couple of decades now.  And this is the life:

Playdate with dearest friend and our sweet kiddos by day:

Date night with wonderful thoughtful husband by night:

And the sweetest family any girl could ever wish for.  (Plus yummy cake made by another great friend).

Thirty-four feels just right to me.  Time can stop right here.

The Dedication of Lila Belle

So, the problem with this whole working backwards from June thing is that it's like some strange reverse narrative.  This is the dedication of Lila Belle Davis, but I'm realizing you might not know who that is.  Davis niece #3 was born in April and is a delightfully squishy bundle of baby love.  And at the end of May we all went to Raleigh to be there for her dedication service at First Baptist, where my brother serves as a minister.  It was a great joy to celebrate with their congregation as we pledged to stand with Trey and Jennifer as they raise Lila to  know the love of Jesus.  Here are some photos of the special day.  

 

 And all God's people said,

"Thanks be to God!"

Looking Back: October {Halloween at CUMP}

Popped into Clara's classroom for their Halloween celebration and it was fun to see Clara with all her school buddies. 

Happy Independence Day!

This year we were lucky enough to spend the weekend of the Fourth of July with Mama K and Daddy Bob in Georgia.  It was a gorgeous weekend, with temps that felt more like October than July and we loved being together on the farm with family and getting to watch these loving grandparents (and great grandmother and great uncle!) dote on our two sweet girls.  We swam lots (Eloise's first time in the pool!) and ate lots and enjoyed the good company.

(Please don't mind Clara's "bathing suit bottoms."  Her dad might have accidentally confused a pair of Eloise's 3 month bloomers with 3T swimsuit bottoms.  No worries. Clara has the tiniest fanny in the world.)

It wasn't dark enough for her replacement fireworks glowsticks to work outside, so she had to play with them in the tub instead.

I remember her sister in this dress, do you?

 Eloise meets Eloise!

The lighting, the scenery, the matching dresses.  I die.

Happy 4th of July indeed! (Burgers and dogs, slaw, potato salad and homemade peach ice cream? Yes, please.)

Thanks for a great weekend, Hardys!