Could it be possible??

 Today was a huge day! We went shopping for our very first uniform! I was a bit in shock that this time had come however someone else was ECSTATIC (as she informed me Fancy Nancy would say)!

Christ our King 5K here we come!!

Endless Summer Daze...

That is what this summer feels like! It has been SO much fun and we have made the most of each day and weekend! I am SOAKING it all up!

We met our friends Andralee, Angus and Audrey out at Sullivan's Island today. It was a perfect summer filled day! Juliette and her Daddy even got some fishing in with Mariela and Ms. Susan! What a great weekend!

Just doing a little reelin'...

...I'll be back to check on the rod!

Juliette and her dear friend Audrey

"The girls AND Tripp"

... SO not ready to leave the ocean and sand today

Fishin' FUN!

A girl, her fish and some summer bare toes!

True Friendships

Make new friends, but keep the old;

Those are silver, these are gold.

New-made friendships, like new wine,

Age will mellow and refine.

Friendships that have stood the test-

Time and change-are surely best;

Brow may wrinkle, hair grow gray;

Friendship never knows decay.

For 'mid old friends, tried and true,

Once more we our youth renew.

But old friends, alas! may die;

New friends must their place supply.

Cherish friendship in your breast-

New is good, but old is best;

Make new friends, but keep the old;

Those are silver, these are gold.

Love this! Today we celebrated a very special birthday in Manning, SC for our dear friend Ellison Ann! Her Mama is one of my oldest and dearest friends. And her Mama is one of my Mama's oldest and dearest friends! The poem above sums up the day perfectly!

Happy birthday sweet Ellison Ann! Juliette still plans to marry Thomas so we all could yet be family!

Juliette, Ellison Ann, and Thomas

Juliette and Tessa

Who's the party pooper??

Could they be any more precious??

One VERY busy boy!

If I can't find Thomas' room, Ellison's room will just have to do!

The mamas of the mamas, the mamas and the best little friends!

The final day of horse camp...

This little girl could not have had more fun!

Juliette got to paint "Squishy" and then give him a bath

Juliette saying goodbye to "Squishy"

"Mommy my binoculars are not just for birds... they help me see if I can find my new horse hiding in the backyard"... this girl has some high hopes and aspirations!

Packing for a party

Ask Juliette and nothing is more fun than a "sleep party" down the street at Tessa and Doh's house. That is just what we did today - packed for a party!

Off they go! Two peas in a pod!

And yes Tripp ladies only + Doh tonight for the party! Can't help but smile when this is the view from the rear view mirror.

Catch me if you CAN!

"Big Dog" and me

Horse Camp

What a fun week of horse camp! Juliette has enjoyed every minute of it. She is SO into feeding, riding and learning all about the do's and dont's of riding horses. Her favorite horse that she rode was Strawberry. She even assured me that she and her friend both wanted to ride her so they took turns.

As I pulled up here is Juliette and her little friend with two of the stable dogs. They were dirty from the rain and the mud but that did not stop my dog lover at all. She could not get enough of them. She also assured me that one of them was a "wolf for real".... I just left that to her imagination.

As we rode home she announced how badly she had to go potty. I asked her if she went while she was at camp. She said, "Mommy only one little girl went today because the only potty is a big green box." Enough said! I understand completely that she would much rather hold it than go in a port-a-let!

Juliette and Dakota

Juliette in "two point position" as she just told me 

learning how to scoop the poop.... look at the girl with the bow in the back with her hands on her hips watching others work

learning about our horses in the saddle room

Juliette and Strawberry

Juliette and her friend (who by the way she has no idea what her name is) with the dog and the "wolf"

A wonderful fun evening with the Pedracine's

We had a cookout this evening with the Pedracine's! They are family friends since Danny and I were babies. It is always SO much fun to see Uncle Al "The Kiddies Pal" and "Sweet Georgia Brown"