Isle of Palms Trip Pt. 1

We were so blessed to be able to spend a few days at Isle of Palms beach a few weeks ago. I know I had mentioned before the gorgeous beach house we were staying in...and it was indeed amazing.

We made the 2 hour drive after church, had a little nap when we arrived, had dinner, and then walked out on the beach as the sun was setting. It was glorious!

Of course we had planned for the kids to only get their feet wet. And, of course, that was absolutely reasonable. :) Our kids were soaked and sandy on the way home, but it was worth it. I will always cherish these moments with them even if they someday won't remember.

Nora: 2 years old letter

Nora,

My sweet little girl, I can't believe you are already 2 years old! You have brought such joy and brightness to our lives. You seem to get cuter every day and your sweet little voice makes us all smile....even Aidan.

We love to see you experience life because you are so excited about everything and have so much expression. You are filled with delight and wonder over the simplest of things and have such a genuine spirit that I find myself in awe as I observe you.

You love accessories of any kind and usually carry a handful of toys from room to room. You are also generally decked out with a hat, purse, sunglasses, and toys when we go on any outing. I love seeing your little style coming out already.

You love dress up and princesses, high heels and makeup...you are indeed our girly-girl. You clomp around in your "princess shoes" and put on your chapstick meticulously. We smile at the contrast you make to your rough and tumble older brother.

You are affectionate and love to be held, rocked, cuddled, kissed, and hugged. I love all the little ways you love on me. I love all the nights of rocking you at bedtime, even if you don't enjoy going to sleep on your own still. :)

You are flexible, easy going, spirited, happy, full of life, sweet, cuddly, beautiful, silly, and a lot of fun.

I am so excited to experience life with you and to see you grow up in the Lord. I pray that you become a strong woman of God, a "woman of honor" as your name indicates.

You are loved and always will be.

Love,

Mama

Happy Birthday Nora!

We had a great time celebrating Nora on her birthday. She was so fun to watch as she exclaimed and squealed over each little surprise. We did very little for her, but she found it all fascinating and enjoyed every minute of it. We took a lot of video, but managed to sneak in a few photos. Here are a few of my favorites.