Waiting...

...for baby girl to arrive! The booties are finished, my bag is packed! I am just waiting for a call from my sister saying she is in labor!!

 I can't wait to meet my precious new niece! May God bless the sweet little feet that will wear these booties!

B'ham and Father's Day!

I had 4 days off work, so Kathryn and I took a little trip to Birmingham to help Ivey hang pictures and do last minute projects before baby girl arrives! I added a ruffle extension to her living room curtains, hung them, and helped her create a "mantle-scape." Here's what we came up with:

 We added this precious little addition to baby girl's room. When we were going through my grandparent's house, we found lots of empty frames. We painted this one white and then hung a plate in the center! Turned out really cute!

 My mom was out of town most of the weekend, so I decided that it would be a nice break for her if I cooked Father's Day dinner at my house! We had a yummy menu of salmon, roasted broccoli and asparagus, squash medley, creamed potatoes, and rolls! I made a carrot cake, too! It turned out well!

 Happy Father's Day to an amazing Daddy! I am so blessed to be your daughter! You have shown me what it means to be loved by my Heavenly Father! I love you!

 Oops! Forgot to take the apron off for the group shot!

Happy birthday little sis!

Yesterday was Kathryn's 17th birthday! Even though we are 13 years apart, we are the best of friends! She was always our baby doll! We loved to dress her up, give her baths, and play with her when she was a baby....and now she is a beautiful young lady!

Kathryn is an amazing girl! She is super smart, has a compassionate heart, and a great sense of humor!

She loves to laugh, and brings so much joy to our family! 

 We are so thankful for her life, for her love for Jesus, and for the blessing she is to so many people!

 Yesterday, I got to spend the day with her, and we had so much fun! We ate lunch with some of her friends and then I took her shopping!

Kathryn, we love you and look forward to many more years of happy memories and watching God use you in amazing ways!