K & the kitten.

So this past weekend, we were asked if we would take a kitten that was abandoned in the woods. I am not a big cat lover ,however, cannot have the kitty put to sleep. So we have the kitty now, in hopes that I can find it a new home soon. Kinleigh is SO funny with it. She calls it "Kitty Cat", chases it around everywhere, and carries it like a baby. The cat doesn't know what to think but seems to like the attention. B tries to act like he doesn't like the little thing, but I think otherwise. I'm hoping that K doesn't get too attached because I don't really want to keep her but we shall see how it all turns out. It is so cute to see them together.

Life is short but sweet for certain.

So Baby Boo has been sick all weekend and into the week. Poor thing. I guess there is a bug going around. Fever, cough, runny nose, lethargic...not her happy, laughing self. I feel bad for her. Her fever has subsided and she seems to be feeling a little better. She is back at daycare today. So just to update, we have had a pretty uneventful weekend. We did get some smiles in though.

Our Summer of Smiles.

We have had so many great memories this summer that I just have to share. With Kinleigh now being old enough to express her feelings, and to see her eyes light up with excitement for the moment, these days were so special to me. I would have to say that one of Kinleigh's favorite thing is spending time with her Grandmothers & Grandfathers. With them ranging from Washington to Minnesota to all over the state of Georgia, the time is few and far between and very special for her. She always has lots of fun hanging out with her Athens grandparents, Nona & Pops. We are very thankful to have them so close to us and love watching Kinleigh wrap them around her little finger! Grandma Kim from Washington visited this Summer! Kinleigh experienced her first Camping trip with GM Kim, GG, and Pap Pap. They had a blast! She loves her GM Kim! Kinleigh also had a visit from Grandma Jackie from Minnesota. It has been a year since we have seen her. These 2 weeks were filled with alot of happy and sad times for me. Kinleigh loved hanging out with GM Jackie. We spent alot of time at the park, in the pool, and lounging around the house. Last but not least, in the Grandparent department, I cannot forget Kinleigh's precious moments with her GG & Pap Pap! She simply adores them. Talks about them pretty much everyday. She got to spend a couple nights with them this summer and had such a good time. She always talks about coloring with chalk, McDonalds, the park, and walking up "the mountain"(driveway) with Pap Pap.

Brandon & I try to keep Kinleigh pretty busy and we are always taking her to see new things. This summer, we visited the Atlanta Zoo & Aquarium. She loved the zoo! Of course she knew all of the animals. Even the "plamingos" and the "baby deers". She wasn't a fan of the petting zoo. And much to our surprise, she was terrified at the Aquarium! But she had fun and I loved watching her sweet smile. We also went on our first family camping trip. That turned out to be a great success and with Brandon working all the time, it was great for the 3 of us to spend quality time together. I could go on and on about all my fond memories from this past summer but I will leave you with some photos.

Today, I am so thankful for the words "I love you". Yesterday, I was not feeling well and Brandon told Kinleigh "let mama lay down, her tummy hurts". So later on I came out of the bedroom and K asks "mommy, you sick? Your tummy hurts?" I say "Yeah, I don't feel very well". So she rubs my stomach and says" I love you Mommy". I sure did feel alot better after that.

2Corinthians 9:15 " Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!"

I Want to Remember...

I have noticed over and over in the Bible where God has called us to remember... remember His commands, remember His promises, remember His provision. Oh how I'd love to remember His ways in my life. I also want to remember these precious days of my life and the precious people who consume my days. And I want them to remember. To remember these moments and know the joy that it brings to me. I have also started this blog so that the people we love, who we can't see everyday, can watch Kinleigh grow and feel as blessed as we are to have her in our lives. Before I even knew her, I loved her. I knew my life would never be the same. As she now approaches 3 years old, my sentiments for her are indescribable. It is as if my heart has been ripped out of my chest and is running around clutching a Dora doll, asking me for "more mee-ilk mama". I am so proud of Brandon & I for raising such a sweet, smart, charming little girl. And I thank each of you who have helped mold her into the wonderful child she is. I am so excited to see what the future holds. I will always remember these days. Always.