Big News and A Little Get-a-Way!!!

About three weeks ago Anna Kayla and Greg came over a little later than they usually do on a Monday night. I didn't think too much of it but I did wonder why they were coming after I had already put the little ones to bed. On the phone she said she was bringing me something. I told her since it was late she could wait until the next day because I knew she was tired. She was all ready on the way so I just waited for them to arrive...little did I know what joyous news they were bringing! An ordinary Monday night turned into a call for celebration. They told us they might not be here for Thanksgiving this year...I just figured they were planning another mission trip for that time since the year before Anna Kayla was in Costa Rica. That's when they said no...they could possibly be in the hospital!!! I immediately said....Are you going to have a BABY and my baby said YES!!!!!! So there I stood in my "jammies" with tears of joy streaming down my face because I had just found out my sweet baby was going to have a sweet baby!!! We are all thrilled beyond words. It is hard to believe that it has been almost four years since their wedding day! She and I had been planning a little mother-daughter get-a-way to Charleston for the weekend. So when she came over to pick me up I had a little something waiting for her... It's a special little pregnancy journal that she can use to record all of the wonderful things that are taking place in her life right now. I want her to be able to look back and remember every single moment because it all goes by so very quickly. Her very being is proof of that.

After she opened her surprise we let daddy take a quick picture of us before we headed out the door! Of course I couldn't leave without a bazillion hugs and kisses from the little ones and a big hug from my big guy Land!

Then we were off for a road trip and then a day filled with taking in the sights and shops of Charleston. Boy did we have fun! I think we looked at everything on King Street!! After a fun filled day we headed back to our room for cheese and lemonade, then out for more shopping and back to our room once again to make a quick change for dinner. We had very late reservations at 82 Queen.

Our beautiful room was cozy and inviting when we returned from dinner with very full tummies(hers more so than mine)!

The next morning I enjoyed my quiet time and coffee from our private balcony while Anna Kayla finished getting ready then...

we had breakfast in the courtyard at that little table in the corner.

Here's my big girl before we left.

Here's a shot of The Jasmine House where we stayed. It was wonderful and so convenient to the market and other fun shopping.

Of course I had to pick up that cute pocket book for spring while I was out and about!

Then with a sigh and a little wave goodbye we headed home. It was such a wonderful time and I do hope we can do it again!!! But I know that very soon my sweet girl's life will be forever changed by her own little sweet one. What a wonderful mother I know she will be and I can't wait to see it all.

Until next time...

This is my prayer:

I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring,

and my blessing on your descendants.

Isaiah 44:3

So Blessed,

Robin

Celebrating The Big 6!

Last weekend we headed out to the Farm for our little guy to celebrate his 6th birthday. March weather can be so unpredictable so this just seems to be the best place for a party. Because no matter if it rains(like this post) or if the cold winds blow(like this post) we know that everyone that comes will still have a great time! And the "birthday boy", well we know that he will have a good time no matter what, because that's just the way he is! The first of many laps on horseback.

Sharing the saddle with Clara Beth!

Tipping his hat as he passes by the birthday guests!

Here are some anxious party goers waiting on their turn to saddle up!

Taking some time out to feed a goat that wandered out of the fence.

I just love these next two shots of Emanuiel and one of his buddies standing on the fence.

I just wonder what these two little fellows are cooking up! I imagine that's some conversation going on between the two of them!

Soon it was every one's turn to feed the animals.

These two watched and snuggled up to keep warm!

Clara Beth can be quite the cowgirl!

Emanuiel decided that he couldn't hold enough feed in his hands so he used his hat!

This little goat just followed the feed bucket around.

Here are some of our girls trying to decide just what they should do next.

In this picture Emanuiel is tossing his cowboy hat up into the air. I agree "Hats Off" to another great birthday celebration!

It was one that I am sure he will remember!!!!

Until next time...

May your days be as happy as birthdays and filled with celebration!

Let Your worshipers celebrate and be glad because of You.

Psalm 70:4

Robin

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