Funny Foto Friday: Spilled Milk

Beauty From Ashes

Two years ago we held our baby boy and said our goodbyes. We miss Logan so much. For such a tiny little guy, he sure made a big impact on us. Losing him was the hardest thing we've ever been through, but God brought us through the grief and I must say I'm a better person, friend, wife, mother, daughter after having loved and lost Logan. God is faithful to bring beauty from ashes.

"To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory." Isaiah 61:3

Monterey

This weekend Chuck and Patrick had planned to go camping in Yosemite Valley, but with rain in the forecast, plans changed and we headed to Monterey instead.

We stayed at the Navy Lodge at the Navy Post Graduate School. The room was huge! It had a large living room, a kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom with a huge walk in closet that made a great kid bedroom. The building was old with cool architecture and wavy old glass windows.

We bought year passes to the aquarium, so we went 3 different times while were there. We also took advantage of a great coupon deal for Gilroy Gardens and spent a day there. I think I might actually like GG better than Disneyland for the ages our kids are at right now. I loved the focus on gardening and agriculture rather than characters.

On our way back home we stopped and played at The Dennis the Menace Park. Chuck stayed in the car with Ryan while he napped, and it was a little crazy trying to keep up with two kids at a huge park with lots of people. The kids loved climbing on the train engine and my favorite was the roller slide.

We had so much fun that we're already planning our next Monterey trips.

Ryan: 9 Month Photo Shoot

Upcycled Wreath

An old bald bike tire + spray paint + a leaf garland = a $2 wreath to brighten my porch. It makes me smile. :)

Kimberly- 3 year old photo shoot