82. this blog
83. this photographer
84. Rebekah's grandparents that want to spend time with her all the time (all 4 of them)
85. a supportive principal
86. the hot date I had last night
87. my school laptop
88. nachos
89.Springer Spaniels
90. J.R. and Josh's friendship

61. Grandparents with a computer and internet access
62. Sarah Jane Lewis' safe birth and arrival
63. Sarah Jane's whole family
64. Rebekah's "stomping"
65. Rebekah's love of Kirk Franklin's song "Stomp"
66. Rebekah's appreciation of the finer things in life...I'm referencing her treasures at my grandparents (a plastic container containing two wind up toys and a random piece of plastic)
67. A baby who just lays down and goes to sleep
68. Rebekah's new babysitter
69. New clothes
70. Improving on my 5k tcime (Watermelon Classic)
71. 22nd Annual Spillway Classic Trail Run...so much fun in God's creation
72. Free nights at the Marriot
73. Hattiesburg roads over Jackson's rocky roads
74. Little kids' birthday parties
75. Working with people that are great co-workers and great friends
76. My Momma
77. A husband that cooks
78. A precious little cousin, Miles, who loves my precious little Rebekah
79. Eda mame
80. Brooke and Hays' baby growing in Brooke's tummy
81. Granddaddy playing with Rebekah, she likes his duck call. Creative man.

P.S. I haven't quit blogging. I haven't even been mega-busy (just super-busy)...but our computer did crash and will probably be cremated so I haven't had consistent access to update the blog. We are saving up for an Apple laptop. If you miss weekly blogs enough, feel free to send us a donation towards the Apple.

48. soy milk
49. a "normal" child
50. Mom
51. Grandmother
52. Hayley
53. a husband who likes to surprise me
54. rain
55. kiddie pools and splash pads
56. walks with friends
57. GrapeNuts
58. beds to sleep in
59. air conditioning and ceiling fans
60. summer break

Pops brought us a sweet treat

Dessert in the backyard So excited

MMMMMMMM...

Big bite

Two pieces are better than one

The rind isn't too bad either

Yummy

So good

She found the leftovers and had to have more

Settled in

4th of July...long day

We started the day off in Jackson. We ran the Watermelon Classic (results here). Rebekah enjoying her breakfast in Granddaddy's chair, before the race.

After the race, we drove south to Kentwood to visit with Oma's family.We all took turns loving on baby Will. We enjoyed a nice lunch before we headed for the pool.

The Beks strutting her stuff.Showing off her new "swimming" skills. Swimming three days a week at camp has turned her into a fish.She enjoyed playing with her cousin, Katie.Rebekah was trying to tell Will how to "swim" for the first time.He didn't really want to swim as much as he wanted to sleep.

KaaKaa loving on Will and Will still wanting to be asleep!

After Kentwood, we drove back to Hattiesburg to take a nap before visiting with friends at Paul B. Johnson State Park. Our good friends, the Rogers, rented a cabin for the weekend. We enjoyed cooking out, visiting, and watching fireworks with them.

At the end of the night, we were very glad to get home and go to bed.

Marie and fam came home for a visit!

I was really excited about Marie, Jeremy and Will's visit. It was nice, but Marie and I didn't get quite enough time to visit just the two of us. Here are some pictures of our lovely little families...Oma and KaaKaa and their grandbabiesJR and the babes, Rebekah wasn't sure what to think of her Dada holding another baby.Sweet boy with his uncle J.R.And Aunt Kita Will is a serious little booger. He is just discovering his hands.

And I was so happy to get my hands on him!
Rebekah was much more gentle with baby Will this visit

She wanted to touch his nose and check out his mouth for teethBaby toes! I love them.

And I'll say good night with this picture of Will's big yawn.

We have a new obession with shoes

201st Blog Post...Wow!

After several adventures with our suitcase, Rebekah's diaper bag, my purse and the interior of a car, I finally found my camera with visual documentation of our fabulous weekend.

Rebekah and I left Jackson Saturday morning around 7:30. My little one slept all the way there. She woke up in Sayward's driveway. I enjoyed a sweet reunion with Sayward and Rebecca. I've seen both Sayward and Rebecca since our DSU days, but not together for an extended amount of talking time. I miss them so much. The orgins of their friendship run across, into, and intertwine with the roots of the beginning of my deeper and closer walk with my God.

While at Sayward's, Beks didn't pay much attention to Harper Ann(or even McKayla). She was taken in by the lure of all of Holt's toys, especially this tractor. It made noise! Our morning visit did not last too long because two little girls needed their beauty rest. So we left Sayward and most precious new baby, Harper Ann, for Mrs. Austin's house.

Mrs. Austin has to be the sweetest lady in the world to me. She was so good to us all during our DSU days and continues to be a blessing. I don't know many other people who would open their home to two one year olds at the same time!

Sayward is a biological rarity. She has a two week old child and is up and at 'em AND looking beautiful. She and Harper Ann made an appearance at their family reunion and then stopped in for more visiting at Mrs. Austin's. The lady of the hour....Harper Ann FortnerRebekah gravitated right to Harper Ann this time. She was very very interested in her.

I think she wanted to pick her up and have a bite, much like she desired with her cousin Will a month ago.She uncovered her teeny tiny feet. Not sure how I failed to snap a shot of those toes. Mrs. Austin and Harper Ann

I think Mrs. Austin may be the cutest baby holder EVER.

Rebecca and Harper Ann. Rebecca and I both can't believe all girls are big now. We miss the cuddly bundle of a newborn. Ours are on-the-go. McKayla was very curious about that baby in her Mama's arms.


Harper Ann and I....ooooooohhhhweeeeeeee, I love little babies!

The girls still hovering around Sayward and Harper Ann. They are irresistable.

After our visit with Sayward and Harper Ann, we went to the Blue Levee for supper. It was very very very very good. I've been craving it ever since. When we came home, we decided that the girls needed a bath.

And then we let them explore in their pajamas.

They are super great at playing side-by-side. They went to bed. We stayed up and chatted.

Sunday morning we all went to Covenant. I still consider Covenant my home church. God blessed me so richly through this church body and leadership during my DSU days. I got to see so many faces that I love Sunday morning!!! After church, we met up with another good friend, Anjanette, at the Warehouse for lunch. And then we headed home.

Overall, it was LOVELY!