Our Love Affair ... and Adventures in Edwards-ville: Our amazing trip to Atlanta

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Our amazing trip to Atlanta

PARTY FOR EVELYN!

Our precious, loving friends, the Furr's threw the most special party for our baby-to-come Evelyn. Our church friends, from Church of the Apostles, came to celebrate with us. I really got to connect with these fun friends, some of whom I haven't seen in years! (We left Atlanta 4-years ago!) Lots has transpired, many babies and births...so incredible to meet their children and hug their necks. Thank you for coming. I love you all dearly.

Surrounded by my friends, all of whom I love, and my girly angel.

After her afternoon nap, much to my delight, Carlisle woke up in time to meet everyone. (I was dying for her to see everyone!)

Rasberry delicious....must have been 12 inches high, total and complete decadence.

Some of our fun Atlanta friends!

Carlisle even got a toy at Evelyn's party! (Thank you my sweet Sue, she loves this cute ladybug!! You're so thoughtful.)

FUN WITH THE FAMILY!

Saturday night we were able to spend fun time with my Aunt and Uncle, and cousin Steve who also live in Atlanta.

Rough-housing with her new friend...also named Beau!

She quickly became close friends with her cousin (2nd cousin?) Steve, her protector from Beau the wooly beast!!

MORE FAMILY FUN! THIS TIME IN COLUMBIA!

On our drive home Sunday, we stopped in Columbia to see our niece and Carlisle's cousin Maleah. They are now reaching the age of starting to enjoy playing together...or at least notice each other!

Water PLAY time!!!!

WOAH!!! BIG WATER SPLASHES!

They were both SOAKED!

Outfit #2 after her water fun with Maleah

Maleah, congratulations on your walking debut!!! We were thrilled to see it firsthand!

Talking to either Me-Me or Paw-Paw on the last leg of the drive.

Columbia to Florence. Everyone was exhausted.

I was a little lazy with the camera this weekend. I missed a bunch of fun shots and instead actually enjoyed the amazing people we were with. It was a worldwind wonderful weekend....I love all you Atlanta friends and miss you even more now.

2 comments:

Abby said...: We are sorry we could not make it to the shower. It looks like you guys had a great time! Hope to see you soon:)
Kevin, Abby, and Ireland; 8/15/2007 7:24 PM
Julie and Luke said...: chello, new blog please.....new blog please, chello?; 8/16/2007 10:07 PM

Speaking Engagements

Every once in a while, I get a microphone and the privilege to share with women what the Lord is doing and has done in my life. And about His GREAT LOVE for us all.

If you need to get in touch with me about that, email me at jennieandbrian@me.com

June - August, 2013 Good Soil Girls Conference Call

September 13-15 2013 His Proposal Conference w/ Kay Arthur (Chattanooga, TN)

November 7, 2013 Ebenezer Baptist Church Ladies Dinner Speaker (Florence, SC)

January 14, 2014 MOPs (Florence, SC)

January 24-25, 2014 His Proposal Conference (Florence, SC)

February - April 2014 Good Soil Girls Conference Call. A study of the book of Philippians

March 27-28, 2015His Proposal Conference (Knoxville, TN)

March - May 2015 Good Soil Girls Conference Call. A study of the book of Esther

Carlisle Victoria...our heart...

Most likely to become a VETERINARIAN. She is our 8-year-old. She was born 11 months after her big sister that lives in heaven. She acts the part of 'Mommy', a bit, with her little sisters. She is an encourager to everyone around her and showers the people she loves, WITH LOVE. She has an amazingly and intensely-cool sense of style that would remind of the 80's. She is tender for her Jesus. And loves her Daddy. She already thinks it's fun that her Mommy teaches aerobics. She is incredibly feminine...but would rather go fishing, than play with dolls, anyday. She is the best eater of any child I've ever seen...onions cooked, or raw is her favorite. Milk? The only thing she doesn't like.

Evelyn Annette...our light...

Most likely to become HEAD CHEERLEADER. She is our 7 year-old and also our 3rd baby girl in 2 1/2 years. We call her 'Little Ol Ev!' There's a song that goes with the name too. She has more spunk in her small little frame than four normal children. Born 19 months after her older sister, she is funny and fun and just wants to be included. She is a dancer through and through. She laughs, ALWAYS. She absolutely unconditionally loves her family (especially her big sister). Her hair is stick straight, but even it has a little spunky something going on with it. She gives the BEST kisses and makes great eye contact. She is a textbook extravert. Oh, and the picky-est eater on the planet. She loves milk.

Brian....my strength...

This guy. Oh goodness. I am so madly in love. He gave his life to Jesus in 1999. And patiently waited to marry me until I did the same. He's smart. He's tall. He's extroverted. He's true. He's right. He's noble. And strong as a bull. With the physique of an Abercrombie model. He's the guy who stole my heart in Charleston, in college, all those years ago. He loves the Lord. Gentle enough to handle 4 little girls and one girly wife. What a HIGH calling. He loves to fish, but rarely gets to because he's always hanging out with us. He's so outnumbered with females…and sooo good at the job. He likes his coffee black and his food clean and organic. He is type A. He's a Jiu Jitsu champion, which means he could whoop a cheetah. But too humble to talk about it. He loves his family. And his family absolutely adores him. He is a servant leader and takes care of all these little ones so that together we can serve the Lord. He's WAY out of my league.

Me

I'm an extrovert who digs my husband in a big way. But, I love Jesus the most. I have an identical-twin-sister. I really enjoy things tidy and organized. I like Diet Dr Pepper. I never thought about being a Mother. (When Brian and I got married, I made him promise that we'd wait five years before we had the first one...and we were 4 months shy of our 5th anniversary when Grace was born.) I never like being alone. I love taking pictures. Especially of my family. I took a semester off college and worked at Disney World. I love getting (real) letters in the mailbox. I have a hard time always answering emails and voicemails on time. Brian sends me to the gym, if I am grumpy. I was a competitive swimmer and dancer growing up. I sing REALLY loud in the car if I like the music. I cry. Friends are very important to me. I used to be corporate-girl in Atlanta...I think I'll stick with being an aerobics instructor. It's one of the best jobs on the planet. Memorizing scripture is my heartbeat. God made me to be a wife and Mommy...He just knew it way before me...