Happiness is........ being at the beach

I have been an awful blogger! I am so behind, these pics should have been posted last month and I should be posting back to school stuff and soccer... Oh well maybe I'll get better now that I have some free time during the day, no promises just good intentions.

These are a few of my favorites from vacation this year. We went to Perdido Key again. It is so beautiful there. I do not love lounging around in my swimsuit but I do love the sounds and smell of the beach. It is nice to watch Lauren in the surf and Donny with his fishing pole. Relaxing with my beautiful family... doesn't get any better than this!

Summertime Friends

These are a few pics I took yesterday when the girls were taking a break from the pool. This little dragonfly and butterfly were lighting all over them. I've been wanting to get some pictures of dragonflies this summer but these were way better than I expected!

Meet Georgia....

Here is the newest addition to our clan, meet Georgia. This little girl was abandoned by her mother for several days and so we rescued her. Donny is getting to be Mr. Mom, getting up every few hours feeding her. The girls are all in love with her. She's a cutie!

Kircher Swim Day

Jackson

Baby Chandler

Britt

Lauren

Anderson

Jackson and Lauren


My brother Patrick & Sister in-law Kellie had us all out for a swim day and cookout at the house! We all had a great day! All of my girls had a super time and I think that Jack & Anderson enjoyed the attention just a little bit! And of course I have to comment on Baby Chandler.... Is she the sweetest thing you've ever seen? I don't think I've seen a baby that cute in at least ten years.... (ha!) Thanks Patrick & Kellie for a great day!

Fishin' Friends

The Stuart Men

Nicole's first fish

Some have asked what did Becke' catch....... the picture says it all!

Our tradition of kissin' your first fish!

What a beautiful day for fishing with friends! The Stuart fam came out and spent an afternoon at the ranch to fish. It was a day of firsts, the boys all caught their first fish. Nicole our newest caught her first as well. While I may not a be a fisherman myself it has been so neat to watch kids come out here and catch their first fish, and to capture their faces on film. It is also nice to get outdoors and enjoy God's beauty and enjoy time with family & friends doing the simple things. I thank God right now for the opportunity to have the time to actually do these kind of things and invest in my family and friendships with people I love. " I know God, that I sometimes get caught up in the emotion and everyday of this ministry and sometimes miss the marvelous opportunity that I have been given to share in the simple things and firsts that are life changing memories for my girls. Thank You for my life!"

Letting Go....

I am really missing my girls today! Shanna & Shyanne left Friday to go home. After loving them and being mom for 9 months these beautiful girls are gone. I have very mixed emotions about their departure. I do know that in the 9 months these precious girls were with me that they had many "firsts" but the most important one was that they both accepted Christ as their personal Savior. I got to be the one that knelt beside their bed and hear the most innocent sincere prayer that can be prayed, asking Jesus to come and live inside them. They brought me such joy and laughter. I hope as they grow older and face different situations in life they will remember the love and lessons that were given here, and trust that Christ is truly the "Father" that will never leave or forsake them.

Miss you girls..........................

These are a few of my recent favorites. I hate that I haven't had the time to really get out and spend an afternoon with my camera, But since I haven't blogged in a while I will share these. It is amazing what we can capture with the lens. There is so much beauty in everyday things that we miss as we hurriedly pass by. God has given us so much beauty in His nature, His creatures and what His creation has produced. I thank God today for His beauty and pray that I slow down and really appreciate it!