Staht Spreadin' the News...

...We're leaving N-J! That's right folks, after a G-L-O-R-I-O-U-S three years in the Garden State, we have packed our bags and headed south for another grand adventure!

As luck would have it, our neighbor was packing out and having his yard landscaped the same day we were. I just don't think I could have believed such traffic if I hadn't been there. Being true professionals, the drivers maneuvered their rigs as not to impede traffic all that much. Before we knew it, our things were on their way!

We dined at our favorite diner and posed with our favorite plane as we left NJ with a mind full of memories and our hearts full of friends. As we left NJ, Kensley and I went over the bridge bidding farewell to a state with alot of greats:

1. Great folks - really. Make the effort to get to know the locals. We have met and come to love some great friends born and bred in NJ.

2. Great food: Lots of European influence, lots of Italians - need I say more?!? Yummmmmmm

3. Great spots: NJ and its surrounding areas have some of the greatest attractions! If you can't find something great to do in this area, you obviously haven't opened your eyes (or mind!).

Kensley and Her Pals

Kensley is one lucky little lady to have such great buddies at an early age! I hope she will maintain them as lifelong friends as I have had the opportunity to make lifetime memories with their moms.

Happy 4th, Y'all!

We had a great time at the lake celebrating the 4th this year! Our favorite patriot was around to celebrate our freedom and we couldn't have had a better time. Kensley enjoyed boating and jetskiing. Here is a pic of us on the lake, minus Libby. She makes me nervous on the boat. We watched fireworks from the boat with a great deal of "OOOOOOOhing" and "AAAAAaahhhing."

Let Freedom Ring!

I was going to post some random, vain shots of what we did over the 4th, but I am going to save them for another summertime post. For now, view the video that reminds us why we are allowed to celebrate so many of our freedoms. The following video makes me so proud to be an American, but it makes me even prouder of my home state, Georgia, who truly honors our fallen soldiers. Killed in action the week before, the body of Staff Sergeant First Class John C. Beale was returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City , Georgia , just south of Atlanta , on June 11, 2009. The Henry County Police Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in McDonough , Georgia . A simple notice in local papers indicated the road route to be taken and the approximate time. This was filmed during the procession by a State Trooper. http://e.blip.tv/scripts/flash/showplaye....k&enablejs=true

My Little Swiss Miss

I have always loved playing with hair, dolls, and barbies. Thankfully, God didn't think I needed to give it up so soon, so He gave us Kensley! She is really good about letting me do her hair. On this particular day, she had enough patience for me to braid it for the first time. It was so hot outside and her hair stayed out of her face and kept her cool. We love our babydoll. YAY! My real doll!

She was so patient during the whole process. Kensley loves for Mommy to brush her head.