Everything Beautiful

June was a very hot month with the heat wave and no rain. July is set to follow the trend, so we are melting right into the second half of the year. How did the first half go so fast? Little Hudson is growing and making everyone so happy! He and Rosie had their first outing to our house, and we were thrilled~

H&C's room continues to eveolve~

SJ went to Target for her college haul, and came home to build furniture (thank goodness for Nan!)~

Is there anything sweeter than baby faces? I can't get enough~ 🥰

We had such a fun time taking dinner on the boat, tubing, and swimming in the lake~

Date night with our oldest was a highlight of their visit. We went to Up on the Roof and enjoyed the view with so many laughs we couldn't count them. Josh is so fun and crazy!!!

We had a big scare! Payne was out weed-eating the side yard when he hit a nest of yellowjackets and was stung so many times that Josh had to call 911 for meds and transport. They kept him for a few hours, and now he has to carry an EpiPen for safety. Yikes!!! On a happier note... everyone loves a golfcart ride and just look at that tummytime win~

CA has LOVED her art lessons with Ms. Debra! She painted beautiful stills for her and HM's room~

Having Savannah and her family here for two weeks has certainly been the highlight of our summer. We have loved every minute and the boys seeing everyone has been sweet~

Scott's siblings all turn big numbers this year: Larry 85, Jan 80, Susan 75, and Scott 65, so they threw themselves a birthday family reunion party~

and we were there~

It was SO hot, but we survived with lots of chats, wonderful food, and standing in front of fans~

There were even some smiles. I left early, but it was reported that Josh sang for the crowd. He's awesome~

We celebrated Nan's birthday early before the boys flew home and Hay/LL went to the movie together~

BIG news! My friend Amber and her family have moved to Greenville, so we are only an hour and a half from each other, which means we will be seeing a lot of each other from now on!!!!!!!!!~

It's been almost 3 months since mama went to heaven, and I am just now able to go there. While Nan was here, I was able to take a few things for the kids: spreads and rug for the boys, a calendar that Nan has always loved, and a digital frame for LL. She would be so happy to know they have them~

Girls' dinner and Hudson didn't make a peep. My best friends forever!!!~

New bedding and poofs! The antique beds were at my mom's, and I brought them back home for the girls. I am saving the white iron ones for the granddaughters~

Here are the oil paintings CA made for their room. Gorgeous!!!!! I can't wait to frame and hang over their beds~

Happy 4th of July~

Holidays and family gatherings are among my favorite things! And gather we did in cute outfits and swimsuits~

It's always a BIG day for us because Savannah was born on the 4th 37 years ago. WHAT? She was back with her family, and they had a big day as well!!!

Tables and an island full of all the people we love, minus a few. We certainly miss mama and daddy!!!

Making the day more festive with just the makeover and a photo on the porch~ 🎉

Girls just want to have fun~

The MOST anticipated tradition we celebrate since moving back to Hartwell, other than Christmas, is taking the boat out to watch the fireworks. There is nothing better than a boat full of people, open sky, smooth water, and the night sky lighting up in bursts and blasts~

She's a firework for sure~

Happy 250th birthday, America!!!

Back on our porch, the grandkids watched in awe until they zonked out on the way home~

This was a spectacular one from Savannah's show~

LL is pretty in pink and loves Paige~

Sunset cruising in the summer is another favorite~

A couple of updates to the guest room: antique secretary from my mom's and a glider from Mimi~

Summer stitching and shenanigans~

Salt and watercolor crafting~

The girls and I took a little shopping spree while the boys enjoyed lunch with dad~

Another room update~

Rosie and LL on their first trip alone since Hudson and Aunt Susan went to visit. I LOVE this photo~

The new dinner plan is going well, and everything they have cooked has been delicious!!! They are enjoying it~

This past Friday I walked into Calla's lesson... Debra was in tears, and Calla was beaming. Just look at this gorgeous work of art she painted. I can't wait to frame it and hang it over my bathtub!!! AMAZING!!!

I saw this darling chest in Debra's shop and bought it for a pop of color for the girls' room~

Sweet sibling love and the Doves enjoying a beautiful CO summer day together~

HOW is Hudson already a month old!!! What an angel!~

I guess 'melting' is the word this month for the weather AND my heart as I soak up all the goodness and beauty the Lord is pouring on us! I am very thankful!!!

Scott and I took an overnight getaway to Greenville for our anniversary. The kids stayed home and had a ball without us around the pool with Nan and fam~

I LOVE this photo of everyone together~

There were big crowds watching the World Cup which was fun, and we walked to all our familiar places~

Dinner at Hall's Chophouse, stayed at the Westin, and woke to the most amazing farmer's market ever~

Being married to the love of my life and best friend for 40 years is a huge milestone, and we could not be more thankful for the life we live for our children and each other. Happy Anniversary honey~

Little Lennox holding his new best friend~

Newborn photos of sweet Hudson~

Father's Day photos... always a favorite day, especially since ALL the kids were home! I am in awe of the blessings and gifts of every single beautiful person in the photo. Thank You, Jesus!!!~