Nice Day

It's getting nice here...cooling off a bit.  Today we went down to Gulf Shores for the day.  It was a perfect Saturday because we had nothing we HAD to get done...so we just did what we wanted to do.  We needed a day like this.    

We drove down to Gulf Shores which was gorgeous today...lots of people but sand was beautiful bc they brought in new sand from the hurricane washing it under.  It was white and bright.  We put the babies on their baby bjorns and took a nice long walk.  It felt like having a spa treatment on my feet...we just enjoyed the sand and the sun!!! 

 

Then, we headed to Publix!  We love Pulix grocery stores.  There's about 5 new ones all within about 30-45 minutes of us, so we try to go there for most of our shopping.  I love their selection of organic foods and their meats are always so fresh...or so it seems.  They are building a new one about 3 miles from our house but it doesnt open until next year. ANyways....i can't belive i just spent that long talking about a grocery store!!!  Well...it's the simple things in life right?!

Anways...it's been a good weekend...we are enjoying our babies, and all the laughter and JOY that comes out of the purity and innocence of what and who they are.  

Troopers!

My babies are taking the longest nap today!  So i'm going to try to post our Atlanta trip really quick...might be pushing my luck...

Luke and Isabel are getting used to traveling...or so we like to think.  Being our children, they'll probably learn to like it since we are frequent travelers.   We packed up what seemed like the entire house and headed north to visit our Ruthie, Papa, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  One of the afternoons we spent in Chattanooga visiting one of Luke and Isabel's great grandmothers, Baba, my Dad's mother.  The babies smiled SO big at her. If anyone knows Baba, you know she has the sweetest countinence you'll ever see.

We had SO much fun in Atlanta shopping and visiting with everybody, catching up and just hanging out.  Here's some pictures from 

our fun trip!!

Ruthie and Papa have gone from having 1 grandchild, 3 years ago, to having 6 and a 7th on the way!!!  Oldest to youngest...Nicholas, David, Hadley, Luke, Isabel, Mark....and soon to be Hadley's little brother or sister in February 2009!

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord..."  Psalm127:3

Josh, Luke, Baba, and Isabel at Zaxby's

Baba, Josh, cousin Garren, uncle Jody, cousin Lauren, Aunt Terry, and Isabel - A special visit!

Safety September

I wanted to post this article for some of my mom friends.  I think most of you guys have older children - but some of this we dont think about on a daily basis.  I know with my two I cant even turn my back for a minute....especially since they're moving around and doing new things every day.  I will say, I did fail the Sept. 11th safety tip about the pacifier clips...I do admit to using those.  This picture taken yesterday inspired me to get on the ball to ensure my home is baby proofed.  Safety first people!! 

www.wholesomebabyfood.com/content/NBSM.pdf

Twin moment

Ran out of bibs last night....napkins work right???  :)  

Fresh air and Photo shoot

Yesterday it was cloudy and cool-er....so we went out to the backyard for a 5 minute photo shoot.    We're still waiting on our professional shots from a few weeks ago....so I decided to create my own studio out back.  THe babies were SO happy out there....FRESH AIR!!  We need more of it.  

"Here's a secret only for you Isabel..you're my best friend"

Steven Konrad

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVEN!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH

An unforgetable Steven moment!  

Thank you for all the laughter, creative thinking, and inspiration you bring to life.   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

On the road again..

We've returned tonight from our evacuation of Gustav!  What an ordeal.  Although we were not in the direct path of the storm, we thought it best to head east with the babies.  We were gone a little over 24 hours.  We made the best of it by going to the beach, almost to Panama City.  There was not one drop of rain where we were the entire time - until we left this afternoon.  The waves were huge this morning at 7 am and the wind was SO strong.  It was kind of neat to be on the coast and feel the power of the storm.  We're glad Gustav seemed to settle down a little once it came ashore, and are praying for the communities in it's path.  There is still so much work to be done on the coast of MS and LA even from Katrina.  I hope our country will once again realize the need and give in whatever resources they can.  Please keep the families affected in your prayers.