Our Babymoon...

Last week we returned from our babymoon in South Carolina.  Here are just a few pictures from our wonderful week at Wild Dunes.

First stop, the Angel Oak

Did you know that this tree, located on John's Island is between 500- 1500 years old? It's the oldest living thing East of the Mississippi. The shade provided by this tree is approx. 17,000 square feet.

My husband opening his birthday presents..

Then, my husband decided it would be a good idea to tell Jaydyn she could feed the turtles Cheez-its..

He looks so innocent  doesn't he...

We (Cham & I) decided to make a sand castle to remind us of our younger years.  I would like to say that Jaydyn helped but poor thing didn't know much about sand castles so the blood, sweat, and tears was poured by the adults.

Although this castle is rather large, I wouldn't expect it to win castle of the year.. but you would have thought by the amount of compliments we received that the tooth fairy made an appearance and was dancing with crabs.  Every family wanted to take a picture of their children and 'the castle'.  Love it!

Then we took a few family photo's..



We had a wonderful, relaxing, fabulous babymoon!

Letters to Lula

I began writing letters to my daughter in hopes that I can bind them all into a book and read them to her when she is older.  Here is the first, "Letter to Lula"


My dearest Lula Mae,

Your movement inside of me consumes my soul with happiness.  My cup runneth over for the amount of love in my heart for you. 

I enjoy the moments in which we bond.  

I love our deep conversations, even though your response is most likely a punch or kick.  If you are anything like your father you will never be short for words.

God is in control and you like to remind me of this often.  When the world is crumbling all around, you keep me strong. 

There is not a second which goes by that I do not thank God for you.  You are truly a miracle.

I will ALWAYS love you.



Until next time,

Your Mother

Life, Love, & Happiness

This morning I came across our video on YouTube (what would we ever do without social media?). 

I have watched it numerous times, all of which bring tears of joy, but all of those were before we found out about having our first child, which changes everything. I could have never imagined my life today, as a mom, wife, & step-mom.  I am so blessed to love and be loved more each and everyday by my husband, my father, my step-daughter, and all of the many friends and family who surround us daily. 

May this video bring you as much joy as it has brought Cham & myself.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/GoGkExavAH4

God has blessed us with Life, Love, & eternal Happiness!