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Blue Waters

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:59:47 +0000

A view from my perch! We went to the beach for a few hours this weekend–despite “Tropical Storm” Bonnie, the weather was BEAUTIFUL and the water was in it’s usual pristine crystal clear state.

It’s so easy to take things for granted. I don’t want to do that. We live 10 minutes from this beach–our plan is to drink it up!

My cousin is MARRIED

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:53:14 +0000

There are 9 grandchildren on my dad’s side of the family. We are all so close–we’re like siblings, except for that we haven’t ever lived together–with the exception of a week every summer with Grandmama and Grandaddy. Needless to say, Elizabeth getting married was huge. She was the first. Now, you must understand–we think being part of our family is a sacred thing. Seriously. We are that family You don’t just “get in.” We welcomed Scott with open arms (and some embarrassment) at their Rehearsal dinner and proclaimed him a Grandmama Sara’s Summer Camp camper, which basically means “you’re in.” He was so excited to become one of “us” (the crazy Foshee grandchildren who wear shirts that each have a letter so together–we spell out something[s] AND we sing loudly at any given moment in any given circumstance), I’m sure.

Here are a few shots of the weekend. Bridesmaids luncheon and day of wedding. SO MUCH FUN. Congrats, Elizabeth and Scott! I love you both dearly and cannot wait to see where the wonderful journey of life takes you!

Excited, eh?

Goin to the chapel…

The proud grandparents!

This is Elizabeth. Fully Elizabeth.

A weekend full of laughter and family–AWESOME!

Grandmama is a member of the Garden Circle. Can you tell?

Fun times were had by all.

The Rivvvvuh

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:56:18 +0000

Leaving one place.

Arriving. Home.

Always full of people and celebrations. Birthdays, anniversaries, life in general, “the neighbors are at the lake tonight”–we make reasons to have celebrations

Lots of popsicle lickin’ and lame-joke tellin’

Bubbles floating about in the summer sun.

A rail full of bathing suits, hats, towels, and other items soaked in lake water. Sign of a day full of fun in the lake.

A falling summer watermelon flag. Held up by thumbtacks–the only thumbtacks in the house, so it’s going to hang just as it is. We are fancy people. Can you tell by the house numbers? They’ve hung like that for as long as I can remember.

A true celebration of America–and a little bit of cool weather wishin’–or something.

Splashes from rope swings into the Blue Hole at the state park.

Sunflowers from a best friend. And a visit!

Eating watermelon by the water–spitting seeds and rubbing the rinds in hair.

Watching the local “riverplane” fly/float by

Waverunning, skiing, wake skating, wakeboarding, tubing, and spoting.

The dog begging someone to come to the lake and take him for a ride on the waverunner.

Sunsets that take your breath away.

A place full of “little” things. Little things that matter and amount to really big things.

Where we (among other things) sit on the couch that belonged to my grandparents when they got married over 50 years ago, sit in a (recovered) recliner chair from my great grandaddy’s house (which is sometimes operated by a wrench rather than a broken pull handle), fill the walls with pictures and more pictures of family memories, sleep in the cabin that my great grandfather built over 70 years ago, and swing in the swing on the porch that has hosted many friends and family members for sunsets, lake watching, hummingbird watching, and relaxing.

Almost…There!

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:14:24 +0000

I just noticed there’s a facebook like option at the bottom of my posts. Hm. Interesting. Perhaps that came with the latest update? Not sure how I feel about it.

Also. I found my wedding dress tonight. Just saying. Magenta. Tulle. Floor Length. Lots of sparkly beads. Matching head piece (crown, duh). 5 inch white heels. Train length vail with purple sequins. NOT.

1 more day of work until we head to my FAVORITE place!!!

Come Alive!

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:53:40 +0000

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”