The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

lighthouse

Our Alma Mater

JMU's Wilson Hall against our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains

JMU

4th of July

Fireworks at the Nation's capital

4th of July

Generations

Our boy and Great Grandpa

Generations

On Top of the World

On the Mountain

Christmas Picture

The boys at our favorite Christmas tree farm

Boys

WWII Memorial

Posing with history

WWII Memorial

Baby with a Sun Hat

A lady on holiday...

Sun Hat

Let's Go Fly a Kite...

Flying our new kite at the beach

Kite

Beach Bums

Our guys checking out something in the sand

Beach Bums

The Sunset

Watching another beautiful soundside sunset

Momma watching the Sunset

Watching the Sunset

Watching the sunset over the Sound

Sunset

Moon over Arizona

Looking up at the moon from the mountains near Phoenix

Moon

Deep Thoughts

Contemplating the duck-pond

Deep Thoughts

Inside the Box

A moment of rest

In the Box

Gardening with Grandma

Helping to plant flowers

Planting

Not So Sure

Any idea what she is thinking?

Baby

Finding Comfort

Nothing like a thumb to suck and arms to hold you

The Brothers

Best of friends (most of the time)

Playing Coy

Our shy little lady

Daddy's Girl

Mommy & Her Girl

Christmas tree hunting

Woodcutters

Who gets to cut down the tree?

Sweet Siblings

Snuggles for a baby sister

Celebrating

The Big Three

Loving The Snow

Snow Bear

Watching

And obviously very entertained

Winter Fun

Sledding anyone?

Two Beauties

Mommy's favorite girl and favorite flower

Staying Cool In The Sun

Already a fashion plate

No Vacation From Gratitude

Jul 20th, 2008 by angie | 1

I think I could have come up with my one thousand gifts just in this past week alone. Here are some highlights.

106. The quiet hours of the morning. Time with Jesus.
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107. From the rising to the setting sun, His love endures forever.

108. Delight mingled with terror as small ones watch the crash of ocean waves from the safety of Daddy’s arms.

109. The deep sleep that accompanies a fruitful day.

110. Playing in the “big sand box.”
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111. The Lord inhabits my praises.

112. Naps on the beach drenched in sunny warmth.

113. Red-checked swimsuits with DAISIES!
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114. God’s hand brings us safely through.

115. New phrases lisping from sweet Audrey.

116. Cousins!
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117. Grace abounds over my sharp tongue and irritable side effects.

118. Full moons. Glowing orbs over calm, dark seas.
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119. Heavy sighs as red curls tuck under Daddy’s chin in peaceful slumber.

120. He is the Beautiful One!

121. Snuggling with Bri on dark balconies seeing only the white caps of breakers hitting the shore. Surrounded by ocean breezes.

122. “This has been the best day of my life ever!”
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123. Micah-land.
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124. My Pap. Bible in hand.
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125. Building sand castles. Dreaming of knights and dragons and somehow volcanoes and lava got in there, too.
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126. Boogie boards in hand…but not in water.
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127. Long walks on the boardwalk. The bustle of crowds and smell of fries. Huge eyes taking it all in.

128. Brothers.
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129. Grandaddy’s hands.
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130. That smile.
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One Comment on “No Vacation From Gratitude”


  1. Monica said:

    Great pics! Welcome home. I love you!!! Mon

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