Wordless Wednesday - Featuring Victoria

Cheesy

This is how I feel. A big cheesy grin and thank you. Thank you for your words on my last post, and many before. It never ceases to amaze me that you like what I write. I never knew I could. I mean, I knew I could write a great research paper in college and get A's on theology papers, (The key was citing all the viewpoints in Scripture and never reaching a conclusion. Go figure.) but I never knew I could write to move people. Thank you for having soft hearts and for being moved. :) I love that we can meet here and

"encourage one another on toward love and good deeds"  

Hebrews 10:24

Ladies, I've got your back.

And I feel blessed that you've got mine, too.

Great Grandma

Victoria and Great-Grandma Grace

Summer is for BBQ's and sun hats.

For picnics on decks perched on hills,

reaching for the lake.

For cousins returning from far off places.

For yearly gatherings of family,

generations coming together
witnessed by water and sun and warm.

Summer is all that...
and more.

You Capture:Summer is hosted by Ishouldbefoldinglaundry.

Fantabulous Cuteness

Scrumptious, isn't she?

I met my sister Sara at the beach this week, along with a bunch of friends, and after Victoria had finished her nap and was happy, we brushed off the sand, outfitted her in her Sunday best and started shooting some 6 month pictures.

My sister giggled.

"When people see these pictures, they're never going to guess we were at the beach and all around her in our swimming suits!"

Now you know. :)

Tori was a fantabulous photography subject! Besides being just plain adorable...

Favorite Fingers

Did you miss these eyes?

You're welcome.

Just in case you're wondering, yes, she likes her fingers. All of them. 

I keep telling her that if she makes it a habit, maybe someday

she can earn herself an American Girl doll, just like her cousin.

I can't help it.

 I'm a doting aunt now.

In other news: I've got a giveaway coming up soon!