Happy Not-So Independance Day

Well, the title may need a bit of explaining, but to say in short...I am not so sure how much of our independence we really maintain. I love America and am so thankful that we live here, but I also think that many of us are living under the false reality of freedom that we are fed by those by who are slowly and slyly chipping away at it...BUT, on that all too chipper note, let us focus on the things we KNOW to be true! We have each other and a great community to celebrate life with...and we have an amazing God that has given us ultimate freedom by His ultimate sacrifice!

So...here I go jumping back in to sharing bits of our lives after an extended absence! I think I will have to spread the word that we are back, hopefully for a while, but no promises! Life has been busy, good, and always changing. We have taken a great family trip to Charleston and Folly Beach which was perfect...relaxing, funny, and just us...which is somewhat unusual for our "family" trips. Richard and I escaped on a romantic little trip Hilton Head while the kiddos stayed with Nana and Grandpa Ted...thanks guys! We all had fun. Also this Spring and Summer, Richard took a weekend with the guys and I took a weekend with my girls

My girl's weekend!















Addison's first dance recital...little yellow polka dot bikini!

We have also been spending a lot of time with our little friend Will as Annie and I have been switching back and forth watching each other kids while we try to work a bit. It has been great fun and they have gotten to spend a lot of time at Camp Merrimac with Annie (her husband is the camp director). I asked Addison the other day what she wanted to be when she grows up and she said "a camper!"

Addison and I on a girl's night in Asheville to get our hair done, get dinner, and ice cream!

The most recent happening is that we have been "borrowing" a puppy this last week that Addison, and the rest of us, have been falling in love with. She is a beautiful boxer with the sweetest personality...we are thinking this may become permanent, but have some details to work out yet...so no promises! I guess you would call it "loan to own."

Well...what can I say, it is good to be back! I have enjoyed reading all the blogs of those who are more consistent than I. Thanks for checking back with us! We are blessed to have you all in our lives!