Whale Watching

We recently got a Groupon to go whale watching out of Dana Point.  It was such a beautiful night! Just being out on the Pacific ocean, watching the sunset and enjoying the view was enough.  But we actually ran into a HUGE school of Common Dolphin!  They were so playful and pretty!  I have never seen so many.
The best part:  Although we saw a ton of dolphin, we didn't see any whales.  So, we got 8 free tickets to go back and do it all again!  Pretty good for a Groupon! :)

Mr. Incredible

There.  I said it.  He's not ONLY incredible.  He's downright ADORABLE!

Sweet Girl

The other night, Turner leaned over and whispered this in my ear:  "Mom, can you hardly wait to get to heaven?  I mean, can you hardly wait to see our mansions?!" 

THIS is the beautiful, childlike faith we are called to have!  Lord, help me look with anticipation and excitement upon the path you have for me...

Soccer Camp

Turner had a great week at soccer camp!  Her UK coach, Hannah, was lots of fun, and she enjoyed time with her buddy, Natasha!

Our Lawfully Wedded Family

Parker to me the other day:  "Mom, you're a bride.  And sissy is a bride."

Parker:  "Mom, what are boy brides called?"

Me:  "Grooms"

Parker:  "Yeah.  You're a bride and sissy is a bride.  Daddy is your groom, and I'm sissy's groom." 

Summer - East Coast

We had a wonderful visit with family and friends this past July!  We are incredibly blessed and grateful for so many loved ones and so much fun packed into a short time. 

Lots of memories were made, including:  Trips to the SC and Children's Museums, fried shrimp, lots of boiled peanuts and corn on the cob, Chick-fil-A with Grandy, supper with the Creech Family, 4th of July with both sets of grandparents in Awendaw, Beaufort stew with Uncle Ted and family, Lots of swimming, Time with Aunt Nik and family, Fishing, Marsh pickles, Church, Aunt Caroline, Miss Erin, The Timmermans, Aunt Helen and Theresa, The Conways, The McDonalds, Mrs. Clarke, Supper at the Sewee, Ice cream....and more! 



 And then in Atlanta, special time with The Figarettis, The Kuehns, The Davidsons, The Hoods, The McFaddins, Oma, The Stones, The Townsends, The Rigelmans and The Grants.

 Mr. Joey and Milkshake the Milksnake!

 A fun evening celebrating Miriam's Arrival!

Cow Appreciation Day with The McFaddins!

Soccer is no longer JUST for Sis!

Parker started his first soccer class last week!  He LOVES it.  Coach Adam is great, and there is only one other boy who plays with him. 

Parker was so cute the first day, when -- after a couple minutes of drills -- he said, "Coach.  I think it's time for a water break." :)