Major Photo Dump

No time to catch up.

No time to write thoughtfully.

Time only to dump photos from my phone and remember from March to September . . . 

That time we chaperoned a high school campout . . . 

. . . and he asked for our daughter's hand . . .

 . . . and she didn't yet know. . . 

. . . that she was posing with her future brother-in-law.

That time when it was his birthday. . .

. . . and we were served by the cutest Chik-fil-a team member . . .

. . .on our way to get his birthday present.

That time when she had senior photos taken.

That time when it was his BIRTH day and then the VERY NEXT DAY. . . 

. . . it was his 25th birthday. . . 

. . . and his dog made it clear it was time for bed.

That time when I took a wrong turn and met Daisy and Minnie!

That time that I can't remember. . . 

. . . but she looks so adorable.

That time when Janet B. opened her home to us AGAIN on Easter Sunday. . . 

. . . and all my babies were in one place. . . 

. . . and I smile because of Paul and I laugh because of Kelly in these photos!

That time when it was her very last day of home school. . . 

. . . and I couldn't help but remember her very first.

That time when he came over and told us he had the ring, but she didn't know . . . 

. . . but I knew. . . 

. . . and Himself knew. . .

. . . and even though SHE didn't know . . .

. . . it was still the sweetest thing.

That time when He turned 50 . . . 

. . . and the very next day, she graduated college. . . 

. . . and we all couldn't stop smiling with pride and thankfulness!

That time when it was Mother's Day and we sat quietly on the couch together. . . 

. . . and once again all my babies were in one place.

That time when her Sister-in-love made a special picnic. . . 

. . . then helped her find the perfect dress. . . 

. . . for a perfect day!

That time when I put this in the mailbox, and 16 years of home schooling was finished.

That time when I hid with Mickey. . . 

. . . and she finally knew. . .

. . . and she said YES!

That time when my heart was held together by a wing and a prayer. . . 

. . . and we drove for two days. . .

. . . and I was fiercely protected in Alabama. . .

. . . and we arrived to Texas where they have found "wave upon wave" of grace. . . 

. . . and our Brown-Eyed Girl is walking in a dream. . . 

. . . and our Beloved Son is a Workman Worthy.

That time when I was STILL in Texas and took the perfect selfie. . . 

. . . and my Auntie was so sweet!

These times with my first daughter and her first wedding gift. . . 

. . . and a shopping day. . .

. . . and THE Shopping Day. . . 

That time when it was July and this treat was free.

That time when I rode Big Thunder for our Brown-Eyed Girl and made new friends.

That time when all our tickets for MNSSHP were in my hand.

That time when they were going on a date and he could barely take his eyes from her.

That time when I had to go back to New Mexico, and Glenna sent her love with me. . . 

. . . and I had the best time ever with this kid. . . 

. . . slept with a wooden indian in my room. . .

. . . saw this amazing rattlesnake made of rocks. . . 

. . . was helped by the best Aunties in the WORLD. . .

. . .ate my most favorite dish. . .

. . . smiled and smiled at the things I found. . .

. . . held a sweet blessing. . . 

. . . said a final good-bye. . .

 . . . counted every minute with an Uncle. . .

. . . found a photo of me, Tyler, and Kelly. . . 

. . . got to hug my Mama. . . 

. . . visited the Smithsonian. . .

. . . and headed back home.

That time when I FINALLY made it to this store.

That time when she independently booked and bought a ticket to Texas. . . 

. . . made it safely home again. . . 

. . . prepared for the removal of her wisdom teeth. . . 

. . . and then couldn't figure out her lips and kept asking me about them. 

The times when my daughter-in-love feeds my phone and heart with photos.

That time when I went to New Orleans with everyone in my office . . . 

. . . stayed in a crowded, dirty city. . . 

. . . attended a symposium. . .

. . . where our speaker looked like Neil Patrick Harris. . . 

. . . and we ate beignets and laughed at Cafe Mundo. . . 

. . . shopped the quirkyness on Decatur Street . . . 

. . . wore nice outfits that my daughters picked out . . . 

. . . documented our boss's solemn oath . . . 

. . . and won prizes!!!. . . 

. . . and then headed home as fast as I could.

Today, I'm preparing for the Women's Retreat and preparing for MNSSHP in two weeks. Lastly, we count down each day until a very special day indeed; January 2, 2015!