Our Love Affair ... and Adventures in Edwards-ville: Wigs, pigs and fish

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Wigs, pigs and fish

The garage. A total and complete nightmare. So Brian agreed to clean it out with me. Spring is officially here!

We hang out SO much outside with the girls on all of their fun toys. And with the neighbors coming over to play too....I just had to get tidy. So glad we did.

Carlisle found the Zybko's dog costume amidst all of the piles!

And Evelyn found the wigs!

Monday, we went to a local farm with Carlisle's Mothers Morning Out school.

They saw pigs, chickens, dogs, turkeys...

How fun are these turkeys?! She and her favorite friend Olivia.

The bus ride home.

I love this...wonder what she is contemplating? :)

That afternoon, when Brian got home, they laid in the grass together.

And she shared her day with her Daddy.

AND she caught a fish.

Life is sweet.

6 comments:

gillian said...: love the picture of Carlisle and her daddy, so sweet!; 3/25/2009 7:56 AM
Laing pics said...: How I look forward being allowed to peek in your beautiful, fun and loving family adventures. You are becoming an incredible photographer. I love the way you are always able to "capture the moment." God is using your gift to bless many. Thank you dear friend.
Marianne; 3/25/2009 9:41 AM
Sara Kempff said...: wowza!!! your garage is almost as big as my house! :); 3/25/2009 11:32 AM
Anonymous said...: I DEF. WANT TO DO ONE OF THE BLURB ALBUMS!! Yours was AMAZING! but it will definitely take me awhile ... I have until the end of may! :) I best get started huh? Any suggestions?? What paper quality did you use and everything?; 3/26/2009 2:24 AM
Anonymous said...: Well... I haven't made it to the gym lately. I really gotta get back up there and soon! I was trying to loose weight and was doing sooo good! I lost 23 pounds! Only about 15-20 more to go! SO... as soon as I figure out my schedule I will be heading back up to the gym and I'll give you a heads up! Thanks sooo sooo much!; 3/26/2009 10:33 AM
Anonymous said...: What kind of camera do you use??? and do you do any effects on the computer?? How did you learn to be soo creative with the camera?? Im super jealous and you have inspired me-- I am actually looking into getting a nicer camera because I LOVE pictures!; 3/26/2009 9:32 PM

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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...