30 June 2022

welcoming moments of joy

  • moments under the tent when "the gang's all here"
  • picture from betsy of meme ready for the beach with her bible and hat
  • the joy and laughter that meme and betsy bring (what a reputation!)
  • good quote from Morgan Harper Nichols
  • "never known a love"  by Meredith Andrews (thanks for sharing, Katie)
  • "it's a summertime thanksgiving." - Phoebe describing this beach trip.  she's right. 
  • celebratory dinner (my sister's engaged!!!)
  • CFA peach milkshake delivered by my most favorite son (orchestrated by Yaya).  all of my vacation dreams have officially come true.
  • some days are cooler than others
  • future brother-in-law who makes braves game watching possible 
  • yaya's ice cream sundae bar
  • pickle ball crew! 
  • skip ball fun/laughter
  • turning on the porch lights (to make reading possible)
  • playing in the waves
  • southern soul bar b que (on the beach) - delivered by Amy
  • seemingly endless supply of cherry coke (and ice)
  • Amy's nightly set up of the coffee
  • sunset at Jekyll (everybody went!)
  • 4 fabulous cash kids (and the Thompson cottage in the background - just over Emma's left shoulder)
  • singing "have thine own way" with Meme Sunday morning 
  • so many good runs and walks 
  • Church of the City - "Above All Else" sermon from Banning Leibscher
  • a brother flying a kite with his littlest sister

  • making deals with Emma
  • perfect new shoes for Zoe
  • Laura Lane thinks I'm cool ;)
  • full table enjoying a low country boil
  • evening bike ride 
  • questions that lead to good conversation
  • papa and meme on the beach!  love this brother sister combo. 
  • how nick makes everything better
  • Eli's excitement about applying for impact 
  • marsh kayaking crew
  • brad griffith's life and legacy
  • another fantastic st. simons vacation with the mcmichaels
  • walking on the beach with my dad and brother