A Friend is Someone...

...who will drive over two hours to meet you for coffee.

Summer Recap Six: Washington D.C.

In all 10 years of traveling the US we had somehow always missed Washington, D.C. This September while we were traveling around Pennsylvania we had a day off between bookings. My friend, Mardel and her foster daughter Robin were in PA with us so we got adventurous and decided to drive the 2 hours to D.C. We were very thankful we made that spur of the moment decision!

The capital of the United States of America



Baby Robin loved her perch on Sterling's shoulders.

Four siblings in front of the White House

Mardel, Bristol, Havilah, Avery, Sterling & Robin in front of the Nation's Capitol (Robin wasn't as excited about the monument as the rest of us!)



Bristol "touching" the Washington Monument. We were told that at the top of this monument on the inside there is Scripture engraved all the way around. We have a wonderful heritage!



The Lincoln Memorial--Sterling, Havilah and Bristol's favorite monument




Many things have changed in our nation lately, and there has been talk of insecurities and fear surrounding the leadership and decisions. While experiencing the history of Washington D.C. I couldn't help but remember the godliness that runs deep through our country. Even though times may be shaky, I am so glad I can fully trust in the sovereignty and control of God and agree with the Psalmist when he says:


"O LORD, you know all about this..."
Psalm 35:22

Two Averys

There's something very special about sharing a name with someone. When that someone is a sweet, cuddly baby girl it's even more extraordinary!

Avery Elissa Hitch & Avery Marie Weems

Oh My....

...can it be true?



Grandma Rains is eighty-two!

There's nothing better than a warm, southern day...

...except...



...a warm, southern day...

...and...

...a...

...clean Kenna!

Summer Recap Five: Pajama Party

We bought matching pajamas...

...and wore them all together...



...and posed for the camera...



...and felt like a trio...

...and Mom kept snapping pictures...

...and it made us laugh.

Summer Recap Four: Birthday

My 24th birthday was a treat this year, as I got to spend it with Mom, Havilah and Lacey out at Lacey's house. They planned a tanking trip down the river near Mullen, which proved to be a lot of fun! We rode in a huge stock tank all the way down the river and enjoyed chatting, splashing and occasionally jumping in the freezing water.

Lacey made an Snickers ice cream pie complete with 24 candles!

It was a wonderful day full of lasting memories!