A Pony, A Goat, A Guinea Pig, Oh My!

This weekend has been jam-packed with excitement! The weekend started off with Shrek Ever After on Friday night with the College Ministry that Josh and I used to work with. We "crashed" their movie night so that we could see everyone. And what a fun evening it was... lounging outside on the grass with a large movie screen set up, popcorn maker, lots of candy and drinks... and lots and LOTS of laughter!


Saturday was an adventure! We traveled to Fort Mill, SC for the birthday party of Scott and Luke, the children of our good friends, Megan and Truman. This party had it all... a petting zoo, games, prizes, a pinata and lots of kids and laughter! Josh and I have known Scott since he was still in diapers! We were around when Luke was born! The boys were at our wedding, and we has watched them grow into handsome, curious, Christ-loving and honoring boys! We adore them! I was thrilled when given the job of photographing the party. I used Megan's camera, but downloaded a few of my favorites to my own computer. So, here are a few..Saturday night we went to dinner with friends on our way home from the party. I was so excited when Julianne called. I had been wanting to go out on a double date with the Sissines for a while. Luckily, Julianne called! So, we detoured from our route home and went to their house to meet them and another couple for dinner. I look forward to more time spent with Julianne and Sam, the Lord has truly blessed us by placing them in our lives.


On Sunday we joined Josh's parents and brother at his Grandparent's Farm for lunch celebrating Mother's Day and Grandmommy's birthday. We were not there too long, but I just wanted to post a picture of the DELICIOUS cheesecake my MIL made!

Sunday night we went to movie night with our friends... which is always a blast! Of course, it was a late night... much later than a typical "school" night for us. I am still exhausted, but looking forward to all the adventures that this week and next weekend will bring!

Mother's Day Snuggles

Today was a very special day for my sister and my mom. Today was my sister's first Mother's day and my Mom's first as a Grandma. It was also a big day because it was the twin's first trip to Grandma's!! What a fun-filled day!

Sweet Moments captured on camera. A beautiful new Mom, a proud Grumpa and a cute shirt!


Uncle Josh's first snuggle time with K, my cuddle time with K and Grandma with R. Thank you to my sister for sharing her first Mother's Day with us! I may not be their Mom, but I sure thankful and blessed to be their Auntie!

Taco Salad and Thoughts..

I have not posted since our anniversary, so I thought that I would post just a little something. Easter was a fun even for Josh and I this year. We dressed up for church....it was fun to buy a new dress and shoes for Easter, something that I have not done in a very long time. Josh even decided that since I was dressed up, that he would wear a tie. It was really cute! After church, we went over to our friends' house to eat lunch with some of the couples in our Sunday school class... it was such a good time of laughter and getting to know more great couples!







Life has been relatively quiet, but I have been spending as much time with my sister and her twins as I possibly can! I spent almost the whole week of Spring break with them and have seen them about once a week since then. I am constantly shock and amazed at how much they grow and change from week to week. And I am ever thankful that my sister and bro-in-law allow me to come and crash their constant "twin-party." Being able to be there, snuggle them, change diapers, play during tummy-time and just enjoy stolen moments are truly a blessing. I am so thankful that the Lord has blessed our family, and especially my sister and bro-in-law with these two gorgeous babies! What a joy the past 8 weeks has been!




Taco Salad anyone? Josh and I have a love for mexican food, but we love to make taco salad together. I am always in charge of the salad part.. chopping the veggies, making the salads pretty and getting the shells ready. Josh handles the meat and the baking of the shells. We make it a team effort, which always makes cooking more fun! We do tend to cheat when it come to the guacamole... but you can't skimp when it comes to the salsa and sour cream!!! What is not to love about the fresh veggies, hot taco meat, tasty guac, spicy salsa and creamy sour cream!!??!!

Now, go and enjoy a yummy, tasty, taco salad for yourself! :)