It is always so sweet to spend time with this friend.
So, even though our reunion weekend fell through, I've gotten to see all of these girls in 2010:
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
come together, right now...
Last week we had such a fun group of old CVP friends over for dinner! It was awesome that Megan (from Nashville/India) and Cate (from Selma/Orlando) who are both serving in ministry, were coming into town for a night! Megan is just home for the summer before going back for another year of ministry in India, and Cate is gearing up for a second year of ministry with Campus Crusade at Disney World in Orlando. Ryan and Kristin live in town, but we see them far too infrequently!
What a fun group! We laughed and laughed and talked and shared so much that night!
Thanks for coming guys, you rock.
Thanks for coming guys, you rock.
PS- this was the night KJ was born and I was SO thankful to have such a fun distraction to keep me from trying to pass the time quicker!
Monday, July 12, 2010
the weekend, in projects.
a new (vintage pillowcase) dress for Kate
my first attempt at double fold bias tape
a new outfit for KJ, obviously
my first attempt at freezer paper stenciling
a new hallway display
a silhouette of our cute puppy (more on this to come!)
after a trip to the Chattanooga Market we had fresh blueberries and blackberries so it was only fitting to make jam
and granola (in preparation for lots of guests in a few weeks)
lots of Initials, Inc. orders and fun!
Friday, July 9, 2010
SALE of the Century- UPDATED
Initials, Inc. just announced the July Sale of the Century, and there are some AWESOME deals to tell you about!! Check them out below, and for more info HERE is the sale page and HERE is the online catalog.
Let me know if you want to order ANYTHING (or if you have questions) and do it quickly!
Since this stuff is so discounted it is going fast! Remember- personalization is included!
423-305-5794
Set of 2 candles- $10
(in Sage green, "Classic Home Sage" scent)
Baguette- Sorbet- $10
Hobo- in Berkley- $20
Bitty Bag- Soho- $15
Bowler- $20
(in Baha, Houndstooth and Soho)
Crazy Daisy flat notes (set of 16 note cards & envelopes)- $8
Flashing Firetrucks flat notes (set of 16 note cards & envelopes)- $8
Houndstooth Long Notes (set of 16 notes and envelopes)- $8
Oh, Christmas Tree Folded Cards (set of 16 notes and envelopes)- $8
6 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Jubilee- $10
(in Sorbet)
Just Like Me Doll- $10
(shown as blonde - also available in red hair and dark brown/dark skin)
Preschool Apron- Flashing Firetrucks- $8
Swag- $10
(in Navy, Sorbet and Espresso)
Swaggalini- $20
(in Berkley)
Travel Cube- $15
(in Turquoise stripe)
Thursday, July 8, 2010
4th of July festivities
Our long weekend (which turned out to be extra long for me since I spent Friday with KJ!) was awesome. If we weren't with the Rochas, we were at the lake with the Bryants. So basically, we got to do all of our favorite things.
Saturday night we went with the Bryant & Hudson clans to the White's house for their annual 3rd of July party.
Wowzer.
There were ~150 people and enough food to feed a small army. They live on the lake and have made a tradition out of throwing this big bash, concluding with a fireworks display to top all others. I'm not kidding you... it was one of the biggest fireworks shows I have ever seen! 45 minutes of professional grade stuff being launched off right in front of us. In addition to the crowd watching from the yard, we counted 50 boats parked nearby. Seriously, it was nuts. I didn't take any pictures of the fireworks because, well... we've all seen fireworks and they all look the same (in a picture at least).
Is there anything cuter than a toothless grin on a 6 (and a half) year old?
MA was totally snugly during the entire thing, and I contemplated taking her home with us.
Love this boy! More and more each year.
I look like I'm smothering him.
They are gorgeous! Mary Shelton's boyfriend Pat was here for the weekend, and we loved getting to hang out with them together!
Sunday we went to church and experienced an amazing service. Pam and Michael Rozell (any relation, Emily??) of Potter's Field Ministries delivered the message through a powerful combination of speaking, singing and pottery.
Sunday afternoon we went back to the lake and hung out with the Bryants and Mosiers for the afternoon. We came into town for a bit to see the Rochas, and Hayden came with us. I wish I had taken a picture of her holding sweet KJ. We're training her now so when we have kids she can be our go-to babysitter! We spent the night at the lake and enjoyed watching fireworks that night and waking up to jump onto the water. Lake life is the best!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
sharp enough for flesh
Last night turned out a little bit differently than we had planned. I had made a list of "must dos" and David was equally motivated to get stuff done around the house.
While I was working on stuff upstairs David got started on dinner- which was to include a beautiful fruit salad. He starts away on the pineapple (with our brand new Cutco knives- we just bought a whole block!) and then calls for me to come downstairs... quickly.
I run downstairs...
David: "I cut myself"
Emily: [freaking out] "Should I call 911???!"
David: "No! It's fine! Just, get me a clean towel. And maybe a chair..."
Emily: [still running around like a chicken with its head cut off, knocking things over and acting all-around frantic]
So, after consulting with our resident doctor-friend (Mark Jenkins) via text picture, we decided to head to the ER to get it stitched up. His finger tip was numb so we were worried about nerve damage.
4 hours, 1 tetanus shot, 1 finger splint and some durabond later... we made it home by 1:30am.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
400th post: KJ
It seems only fitting that my 400th blog post would be about something monumental.
Becca and I had lunch together on Thursday as our "last supper" and we relished in chatting about what was to come.
She was admitted to the hospital at midnight Thursday night and they induced her labor right away! I certainly couldn't sleep that night, so I headed to the hospital at 3am to wait it out with Keith and Liz (Becca's mom). We all napped and rested while her labor progressed, and we were all rearing to go as the sun was rising. Becca had planned on getting an epidural, but her platelet count was too low and they wouldn't give it to her. She was SUCH A TROOPER though... Holy cow. She had that baby with hardly any drugs at all, and she only had to push ONE TIME! Becca is my hero! It was the greatest miracle I have ever witnessed, and I cannot imagine how a person could watch that happen (which I did!) and not believe in a loving creator God. I sobbed as soon as I saw his little head and hardly stopped crying all day long. I still cannot believe a) that happened and b) they allowed me to be a part of the experience.
I blogged about Kate's birth here and I was much more eloquent then. I suppose I am still so overwhelmed that my words to describe this experience seem so insufficient, thus they are much fewer. Let's just sum it up by saying God is good. Whew.
Keith Michael Rocha, Jr.
"KJ"
8 lbs. 6 oz. 21 1/4 inches long
Becca's sister Diana took pictures of the whole event and had this amazing slideshow put together just hours later!
You'll recall she did a similar slideshow for Kate.
Shortly after KJ arrived so did the rest of the family! Kate met her new baby brother (but wasn't very interested) and everyone else had a chance to love on him. I went home for a quick nap after lunch and then got to hang out with Kate for the afternoon/evening while Honey and Poppy shot a wedding (yes, they are ALL photographers!).
Kate and I ran a few errands, took dinner to other friends who just had a baby (baby Max!), and hung out at home waiting for David.
Kate relaxing, watching So You Think You Can Dance.
It was so fun for David to come home to this sweet little girl. She loves to pretend to go "nigh nigh" and then wake up and say "morning!". David probably would have taken her up on a quick nap :)
We quickly got our act together, picked up dinner and headed back to Erlanger (room 5019) so David could meet KJ and Kate could see her family.
We love these friends so much, and we are thrilled about this new addition to our lives (selfish, I know). It has been so much fun to watch Kate grow over the past 20 (!) months, and I know it will be the same with KJ. Becca and Keith are such wonderful parents already, and we know KJ is one blessed little man already!
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