playing a little catch up

How's that for a creative title after a long absence? Ha. Al...as you know, it's been a while since you've seen my sweet face here...but no worries. I am back. My new motto is short and sweet....we'll see how that goes.

The last few months have been a typical southern summer with all the heat and humidity one can normally dread expect to have. Sam and I have been working a lot, but we were able to get away for a week at the beach with his family on the South Carolina coast back in June. I did of a lot of relaxing and playing with my sweet nephews!

Enjoying the sunshine.

And a lot of this: Sweet Nolan is precious!

Parker, on the other hand, is "outta control"...a typical 2 year old. It 

was hard to get this picture because he almost never stood still.

Sam enjoying a cup of Joe. It was chilly when the clouds

were out...I was either in a swimsuit in the sun, or under

a blanket in the shade.

I also "almost" finished "MockingJay." I have still have two chapters

left, but refuse to buy the book just to finish it. 

We found some really big flip-flops...wait they look like they could be 

your size, Al....hahaha.

After a week at the beach, it was back to reality...back to work and then I took a couple days off for the 4th of July and spent some time with Mom and Dad and that ole brother of ours. He was in rare form that weekend. I think it had something to do with a "mustache." When dad took us out to shoot one morning, I think he was getting a little too big for his britches. I told him that "stache" had to go. 

He was pretty excited about his bullseye.

Me and the bro sporting our "serious face."

Dad teaching me how to hold and shoot a gun.

I was pretty nervous about the whole thing before we went shooting, but I actually

really enjoyed it. Although I still get a nauseous feeling when I'm around guns in

general. Hopefully that will go away the more I get to practice shooting them with Dad. I will

say that ear protection while shooting a gun is KEY. 

We also really enjoyed meeting Freddy and his wife Rebeka. They really are a cool

couple and I hope that we can meet up with them again sometime, maybe in Stockholm!!

We were able to see this kid aka my brother twin over the weekend and we had such a great time...I am so proud of him and look forward to seeing pictures of his trip to Alaska with Dad. They are leaving this Thursday!

I spent some more time with Austin a couple weekends ago. We went home to

see Kendal and Watson's wedding...it was beautiful. 

Me and Mom at Kendal's Wedding

I snagged a picture with this little gal, Mary Applin. She and Pace

were awesome flower girls and were so excited to see their Aunt get married. 

Last week, we met our good friends, Jeff and Kalli, and their daughter June (aka June"Bug") at Railroad Park for some dinner and donuts. (yes, the donuts were my idea-ain't no shame). We had a great time talking and watching June be June. The park is also beautiful at sunset.

Me and the June Bug....I love her. 

And last but not least...I've been working on some of my own DIY projects over her. I found this old dresser on craigslist for $100 and gave it a little makeover. 

                                                       

before

                                                     

After: the walls will be painted later. It will show up
better....

And there will be more DIY projects to show later.....but that will have to wait until the next post!

So much for short and sweet;)

Love ya,

Whit