Memories and Marriage

We've had a full summer living in the daily - cooking, cleaning, sweeping, folding, swimming, playing, standing perplexed while 3 year old has an utter meltdown, kid's friends over, time with family, anticipation of time in Florida with family (especially cousins), coffee on the porch, working when I'd rather be playing, delicious tomatoes, yummy watermelon, fireworks, fireflies, hours reading aloud, overwhelmed at the generosity of friends to watch my kids, overwhelmed by aunts who are willing to paint walls, ball in the yard and the house and the windows, late night walking the dog, a beautiful lake and the ubiquitous smell of citronella to ward of those pesky mosquitos.

 It might be the pregnancy hormones or the general weariness of the heat but I'm overwhelmed today - grateful for the moments to enjoy and remember - but weepy, overwhelmingly weepy.

Like Mackenzie and Miles wedding - punkin was the flower girl and did a great job throwing flowers and standing through the 40 minute service and pictures.  She danced the night away at the rehearsal dinner and asked to blow out the candles on the wedding cake - no candles on the cake but maybe when she gets married she'll have candles.  So glad she could be a blessing on that wonderful day.  We love those Swafford's and are so excited with Miles and Mackenzie at the new life they are beginning together.

+++Thanks EMILY WOODALL for the amazing pictures - you have such a talent and gift that is beautiful!