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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Life Got Busy!

Hello Friends!
I'm so glad you all have stuck around during my early summer hiatus, otherwise known as "school is out and these kids are runnin' me ragged". I was on a road trip to PA with the dog and both kids for 11 days. Mr. Sassypants had business to take care of so we made the journey ourselves. I was quite tired afterwards...but those kids weren't.


In the meantime, I'd taken part in two online photography courses. How well I did with those children out of school is debatable. My creativity was nil.


The heat and humidity had sky rocketed just in time for our return to Georgia. So we've been to the pool. Day after day, after hot, stinkin' day.
Add to the weather the fact that I went through a serious funk. Maybe because I'm a Momma's girl and I missed being around her when we got back. Maybe because I seem unable to focus for more than 10 seconds while these kiddos run around like squirrels on crack. Think I'm exaggerating? Maybe I was forgetting to keep a grateful heart.Then...June 28th came around. And I remembered.The happiest day of my life. I know there are girls who dream of their wedding day from the time they are very young. Not me. I dreamt of meeting a man of integrity, strong character, who is kind-hearted and can make me laugh. So the day, was just the icing on the cake.
This was 13 years ago.He has been my rock. He supports me and all I do. He works hard and long hours. He's a wonderful and playful father. We still laugh ourselves silly.This is us 13 years later. We went out for dinner by ourselves. We had such a great time talking - uninterrupted. Our son asked if our anniversary lasted more than one day - he and his sister thoroughly enjoyed their evening with their babysitter and good friend, Heather.

So my grateful heart has been restored. And I'll be back sooner than three weeks. My wonderful husband has taken both kiddos on a road trip to Chicago to visit family and friends. I have had two days of just me and the dog and a whole lot of quiet.

Thanks for visiting!

17 comments:

  1. Congratulations on the big 13!! Yay for you both! Yall look so happy!
    Enjoy your time alone and make the best of it because you know you are going to miss those kids before long...oh and hubby too!

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  2. Congratulations! You were a beautiful bride; I love your dress. You both look great. Such a beautiful couple.

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  3. happy happy anniversary! sounds like your summer is off to a great start! :)

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  4. such a beautiful couple you are many more happy years...and wow you have been on the go...enjoy the solitude

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  5. i am so very glad for you both...and have a happy 4th!!!

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  6. Many many congratulations on your anniversary. Both of you are just adorable.

    I laughed out loud at your "my kids running around like squirrels on crack" !

    I am your newest follower..:)
    xo bj

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  7. I know exactly how you feel. I didn't care about a wedding at all. We have been married for 28 years and we still laugh more than anything else. I did my father's day post on him.
    Why women settle for less I will never know. I like what I had time to see this morning, before going to work so I signed on to follow. I hope to snoop through tonight.

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  8. Happy belated anniversary! Sweet photos and a for sure, sweet couple!

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  9. What a lovely post. Know what you mean in so many ways! Road trips are difficult. When we traveled from Ohio to Georgia - my husband deliberately traveled while the little ones slept. Also, I first met my husband by hearing him laugh - just love laughing with him now for 23+ years! What a joy to have moments to yourself! So glad you stopped by - sent email with more info on Sunflower Festival.
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  10. Oops! Thought I had the email - here's the link to the Sunflower Festival
    http://www.sunflowerfarmfestival.com/
    Worth the road trip - I see a lot of people with very nice cameras! I have seen some of their work at the Georgia National Fair in the fall!

    Hope this helps!
    Kathy

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  11. well there you are! it's good to see you and happy anniversary- enjoy that quiet time. I am hearing from family that Georgia is HOT right now! I will still take it any day over this desert heat- I'm drying up like a prune out here!

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  12. LOL - I have been calling mine "monkeys on crack" and that's how we know we're soul sisters. ;-) Happy 13th... we left for OH the day you posted this - now I'm back and getting caught up! see ya soon...

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  13. Thanks so much for coming by and telling me about the magic eraser..i sure will give that a try. :)
    xo bj

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  14. Lovely wedding photos! Beautiful bride and groom! Congrats on your anniversary!...Christine

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  15. Happy (belated) anniversary! What a joy and a blessing to have a husband who is everything you ever dreamed of. I have one of those too, and it makes even the bad days better:>)

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  16. Congratulations!!! And I feel for you with the kids and heat- I am feeling run ragged myself with my 2 little guys. I am just now able to visit other people's blogs after 3 months! Yikes! Yours always makes me smile, so I'm glad I came for a visit! :)

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  17. beautiful.
    congratulations on 13 years and wishing you many many many more happy years together!


    {squirrels on crack~ that made me laugh!}

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