Reflecting

I am currently sitting in the car while my children are in line at Bruster’s. Caleb and I drove to Beaufort to visit Callie Grace for the night. I looked up at them and it hit me that one day it will just be them. I won’t be here any longer. I have always told them from a very early age that they are each other’s memory keepers. I am so thankful that they will always have each other. I have done so much wrong in my life; but these two? They are the very best parts of me and their dad. 

Tidbits of Life

 Just a few things that my babies have been up to lately. Caleb has been having fun cheering on his football team on Friday nights. Homecoming is coming up this weekend. 

Callie Grace came home for fall break this past weekend and we went to the fair. I really enjoyed our time together!

The weekend flew by but it was very special getting to spend some time with both Callie Grace and Caleb. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it!

My Babies

Caleb turned 18 on 9/13. We have toured USC and USCB. USCB is Caleb’s first choice. We are still going to visit Coastal later this month.

Callie Grace has her first practicum this semester and she is in first grade. She is loving it. 

I love them both so much. Empty nest is right around the corner for me. I’m trying to embrace every season. Being their mama is my proudest accomplishment.

Life Lately

 My babies are very much living their own lives these days. Callie Grace is loving college. She joined a sorority last semester and seems to have made such sweet friendships. I grabbed a few pictures off of her Instagram post since I haven’t seen her in weeks! I.miss.her.so.badly. It makes my heart full knowing she is loving this time in her life and thriving. She made a 3.78 last semester.

Caleb had his first baseball scrimmage last week. He did well and seemed to have a lot of fun. Baseball season is crazy busy and just the best time. We are quickly approaching opening season. Caleb has been practicing and lifting daily. Goodness, I love this boy. Caleb and his little girlfriend got in a car accident on Saturday. They are both okay and that is what is most important. My car on the other hand, is not. I am trusting that the Lord will provide. He hasn’t failed me yet! God was most definitely looking out for the both of them.

I am doing okay. Work is busy and I have gotten the opportunity to care for several really great dogs. This has been a tremendous blessing for us. Our sweet Aly has moved in with us. She is precious and kind and funny. I’m thankful for this season with her. 

Maybe I’ll get a picture of the gang in the coming weeks in person. Dear Jesus, please watch over my babies. Put a hedge of protection around them

Christmas 2024

 As I sit here and reflect on Christmas 2024,my heart is full.  We have visited family and family has visited us.  We have attended church where we remembered the true reason for the season.  We have eaten, napped, decorated, gifted and have truly lived in the moment.  We have hugged, cried. laughed and reflected.  My life may not look exactly like I had pictured it to be but I am so incredibly thankful for the life that I have.  God has blessed me.

My beautiful babies
Caleb - 17
Callie Grace - 18

My Aunt Patti's dog, Bella stayed with us for a few days.
She and Max became besties.

Dawson, Caleb and JP at their first Costa Rica Mission Trip meeting.

Mimi and Callie Grace at their 15th annual Nutcracker.

Aly and Caleb.

Callie and Caleb

Aunt de and CG

Katherine, Joshua and Brooks

Callie Grace and Dawson

Callie Grace, Kip and Caleb

Caleb and Aunt de

Changes and a birthday

 Our family has gone through some growing pains and changes.  We are still in the midst of it all but are closer to the end than the beginning.  I don't have some great revelation to share but I feel it is important to mark this space and just take a breath.  These past two years have been a doozy.  All of the emotions. Every single one of them.

Today is my mama's birthday. So many years of birthdays spent without her.  I pray peace and love for you today, mama and for all the days to come.  Thank you for loving me and getting up everyday so I had a chance at life.  At the time I didn't realize how tough that was but I sure do now. I love you.

Carolina Game

 Callie Grace got two tickets to a Carolina game for Caleb's birthday gift.  They went this past Saturday and had a lot of fun together.  I always remind them that they are each others memory keepers.  I love that they had this time together.

Blink

 The years are speeding by and I know my babies will be out of the house paving their own way before I know it.  Goodness, I love them so completely.  Snapped this picture of them the other night.  Caleb has never verbalized this but he loves it when he is able to make Callie Grace laugh.  She just has to start laughing and Caleb will do all that he can to make her continue.  I love that this picture freezes a moment in time.  I know I will look back on this many times in the years to come.  I already have.  

Sister and Brother

This fall has been full with football games and tennis matches and practices and more practices.  It is very rewarding to see Callie Grace and Caleb happy and working hard.  We seem to always be in the car.  I am so thankful for these two.

Caleb is #50.

 

11th Grade

 I can't believe my little girl is now an 11th grader.  She is growing into an adult more and more every day.  She is sassy, loves with her whole heart, is funny and the best daughter I could have ever dreamed or hoped  for.  Make this year the best, beautiful girl!  I love you.

High School

Caleb is officially a high schooler.  While it is hard for me to believe that my little 5 pound baby is a 9th grader, I am not sad.  I am proud of him.  It hasn't been the easiest journey (for him or myself) getting to this day but he is here.  I am excited to see who Caleb becomes.  I pray that he will always lean on and in to God at every turn.  Go make it a great year, Caleb.  I love you so very much.

Growing

 Callie Grace and Caleb have both been very busy.  Caleb has started baseball.  He is loving being a catcher.  It does my heart so much good to see him in his element.  He has learned discipline and dedication and the importance of being on a team.  I love seeing him out on that baseball field. Cheering Caleb and his teammates on is just the best.

Callie Grace majorly stepped outside the box and was in her first ever pageant at her school.  She gave it her best and ended up winning Miss Sophomore.

 

Halloween

These pictures have absolutely cracked me up. Posting for memories sake.

Homecoming 2021 - Sophomore Year

 Callie Grace got to go to her first homecoming dance and participate in many of the activities during the week.

BCHS Ladies Tennis Team