The Girl's Got Style

It seems we are entering a new stage with Little Miss.  She has become quite occupied by accessories of any sort.  Hats, bows, shoes, sunglasses, purses.  It seems this is her "playtime".  


It's a new phase for all of us really.  This is the sort of territory that this household has never seen before.  I can see a dress up box in our future.


Haleigh can sit and put on shoes for hours.  She is so captivated by each one, how it buckles, snaps, or ties, and then only to wear it a few seconds before taking it off to find a new one.  


Her shoe closet is one to be envied.  Her mommy doesn't even come close.  (And I will say that I don't think I bought a one of them...just for the record!)  


She stands in front of it, with wide eyes, and the most precious little smile deciding which one to enjoy first.  It reminds me of Jennifer Garner standing in front of her new "30 year old" closet in 13 going on 30.  (one of my faves.)


It seems we have a lot of training to do or should I say correcting before we head into the teen years, when she will try to demand it all.  


For now, I will enjoy her innate desire to accessorize herself!

A Much Needed Break...

I've been busy, real busy. My days have consisted of laundry and cleaning and organizing and cooking and packing, along with my other daily activities.

You see, tomorrow I head out of town by myself. All alone. No husband, no boys, no baby. Just me...well for two hours. Then I meet my dear friend Jen, and head on down to Hilton Head Island. There we will join 6 other of my dearest friends all from seminary. This is the first "reunion" since we left 4 years ago. Some I haven't seen even longer than that!

Except for the few babies that are still nursing, and Haleigh is not one of them, it is just the girls! Four whole days of rest, relaxation, the beach, the pool, eating seafood, possibly reading, and yes the countless priceless conversations we will have ALL.WEEKEND.LONG! I love it! And I haven't even been yet!

The best part about the weekend is that not only are these girls some of the best friends that I have, but they are partners. Being in full time ministry is just rare. And when you have others who know exactly everything you face, the role you are in, the ups, the downs, well, it is just priceless!

So, Girls, I am SO READY! See you tomorrow! And well, for the rest of my family, pray for them!

This is where I will be all weekend! Or at the beach...I can't decide!