Eleven whole years.

This girl of mine is simply amazing. 

She's so brave and bold. 

This past year she's learned a lot about what it means to be a friend. 

And she's growing up. 

I'm noticing it more and more in everything she does. 

Slowly but surely she's becoming the girl God made her to be. 

And even though she knows how to push my buttons more than anyone else, there is NO ONE I'm more proud of. 

I feel like I'm just sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see all that life holds for her and all the ways she will make a difference in this world. 

And even though if it were up to me, she'd be five indefinitely, 

I sure am enjoying the adventure that is Libby. 

Happiest of happy birthdays to the girl who made me a mom. 

I pray that your eleventh year is nothing short of amazing. 

The beach life is the best life.

This past weekend was just what a needed. 

Four days at the beach with my girls, my mom, my sister-law, and my nieces. 

It was simply simple, and that happens to be my favorite way to spend a weekend. 

The girls boogie boarded until they all but fell out. 

The waves, sun, wind, and sand were practically narcotic. 

And Hollyn swam floatie free for the very first time. 

Also, I was able to cross #3 off of my 30 in my 30's list. 

I'd say this weekend was mighty fine indeed.