Thursday, August 13, 2009

Baton Rouge Balloon Fest 09











This year was a bit more relaxing than last. Jake did not whine. I did not break and buy the $15.00 light up sword or $10 glow stick. He still did not whine. This is progress. The entire family enjoyed the festival THIS YEAR. Past experiences have been less than lovely, for a variety of reasons. The weather...hot but tolerable. Sweat free.

Home Sweet Home






















Wednesday, August 12, 2009

How Far We've Come








It seems like yesterday that this house encompassed every moment of free time in our life. We were determined; I'm not sure what else to say. Thank you is in order to the family members who helped us through the journey of making our home. Selflessly, they worked and worked and worked some more without gripe or expectations in return. 3 years. I sit here at this computer, amazed. It is a beautiful home. I'm in awe each time I walk through the door. Many thought we were crazy. I never questioned our decision to take on this task; however, I'm not sure I'd ever do it again. No regrets. Cory and I celebrated our 8th Anniversary yesterday. Our children started the 1st and 5th grade today. It will be a lovely year, I'm sure of it.