Labor Day Weekend -- Kentucky Lake

We had SO much fun just relaxing at KY Lake this weekend. Scarlett took her first boat ride, we went to an Arts & Crafts Fair, went on walks, ate good food, etc. It was SUCH a treat to all be together. We stayed at the Kentucky Dam Village State Park. Kentucky seriously has some nice State Parks.... we would highly recommend this one. I mean, it is a little rustic, but that is what makes it fun!

The moment we were waiting for.... the party arrived! -- Chaz

Oh Daddy, hahah! Yes, that is a funny, red-neck man standing beside a tree flossing his teeth. HA!

Driving Miss Daisy!

Getting ready to go... with this many it seems like we are always waiting on someone.

Yes, this is Mitch showing our darling little angel, CRICKETS! ahaha! Yuck.

She actually loved looking at them.

We totally looked like the red-neck yacht club, but who cares we were lovin' it!

Oh Chaz, you are making the ladies sweat. ha!

Sweet Nonni!

a simply BeAuTiFuL day

We were waiting for Daddy when he rode up on his bike after school today....

Scarlett and I had a nice day.... we walked with Aunt Barbie for a good part of the morning and then I had a lot of cleaning up to do around the house.

Scarlett was wanting to get a better look at her Daddy...

We are thinking that teething may be slowly beginning at our house. There is definitely plenty of drool to go around.

OH my, that sweet face. Melts my heart.

We ate a very simple dinner which consisted of cheese quesadillas, apples slices and grapes. We have been walking almost every evening at the Arboretum, so that may be on the agenda... We are ready for the weekend already, again! Crazy.

I hope you enjoyed this beautiful Thursday the Lord gave us.

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24

Another Monday rolls around!

Let me introduce you to Scarlett's new, favorite friend -- Sophie.

Love this expression... yes, Scarlett, we are looking at you!

We had another low-key weekend on the Owen range... those are our personal favorite! We did finally cut down the Christmas tree in the backyard, pulled lots of weeds, mowed, swept, trimmed bushes... etc. We hung some new curtains and I made a new curtain/panel for our front door as you can see here... Sorry the picture is kind of dim, but I wanted to show you all the works of my domestic labor!

We went to the grocery (no big deal there!) and I wanted to show you all something new I found that I really like... it has no artificial sweeteners, no preservatives, etc. It is so nice to have a cool, refreshing drink in this HOT weather we are experiencing so I thought I would share one of my favorites. The grape flavor is my very fav, but the strawberry/kiwi is good too.

Hope you have a wonderful week!!!

Love,

A sweet friend visits...

Hey, I remember you...

This is fun, let's talk!

It is crazy to think that Mallory and I met over 3 years ago when she was my intern at church. She is a doll! I always tell her she is wise beyond her years. She is an amazing ambassador for Christ and I love her. Thanks for the visit sweet friend... Scarlett and I loved it! We will miss you.

Happy Birthday Aunt Ryan!

Hey, Peepaw sneaked in...

Party girl!

We love you SO much Aunt Ryan! It was so fun to celebrate with you and Scarlett says "thank you for my darling party-dress!"

xoxox,

The Pacifer Bandit

So, I remember dropping Scar's paci earlier, but this totally reminded me! You better believe that this paci went straight for the hot soapy water and then the micro-steam sterilization bag. Too funny!!! Poor little Callie, her life is quite different than it used to be.

P.S. I put up 2 back-posts today... check out July 17th and August 2nd

Monday, Monday

We have had a pretty productive Monday thus far: went to the bank, the post-office, the fabric store... changed the sheets, emptied the dishwasher, did some laundry. Let's hope we (and by we I mean, me!) can keep it up.

Here is the little cutie-pie I found talking up a blue-streak in her bed after nap-time....

"Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom...Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days...May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children...May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands."

Psalm 90: 12, 14, 16-17

Here is hoping for a great week for all of us... may the Lord rest upon us and establish the work of our hands for us!