A Foggy Fall Day + Strings

Perhaps its having lived in England for 5 years, but this foggy day was calling me. St. Louis is beautiful, my favorite time are the Spring and Fall, and this year has had its best weather for the entire 2020. These mornings make me so grateful for all our blessings.

These three have really mastered their instruments and I love playing as a family quartet. I never imagined they'd be so good at such a young age, thank you St. Louis and Parkway Central! The biggest shout out goes to our beloved C. McKinney, he's a magician and has worked his musical magic with our family.

 

Snapshots of a Senior, Z!

 I got to meet this happy Senior bright and early this morning.  Spring is in full swing, he was excellent company and a real treat to photograph!  The future is bright and full of promise, and I know this Senior is ready to make a difference.  You're pretty much awesome, Mr. Z.!

Oh, the Blue Bells

It's been nearly a year since we left our home in England.  There are still moments that will just hit me and make me cry for that technicolored, majestic island.  My little E. had a field trip to the Botanical Gardens and as we walked around enjoying the Spring weather of the Midwest, I was struck with emotion as I saw a patch of bluebells.  They are peculiar, not exactly like the ones we had in England, but non the less it made me feel happy to see them then I was swept with a pure emotion of longing and sadness.

My E. has found such good friends, and each of them represent a country that Casey or I have lived in and have loved the people of that nation.  Korea, Somalia & Japan.  I love how she can have such good friends wherever in the world we live.

Me and my mini me.

Did I tell you we've discovered a little critter who not only eats nuts and leaves but we've seen him slurp worms like spaghetti noodles!

Double the Teeth Missing

I'm just going to have to *sigh*.  He's lost both his top baby teeth in the space of 2 days.  This will be the last time I get to see my baby's gummy smile.

A Week on the Emerald Coast

 We decided to drive down to our old home, visit with friends and go play on the beach.  We also went to Fort Pickens, one of our favorite things to do when in Pensacola.

 We soaked in the warmth of the Florida days, enjoyed watching the sunsets and sunrises and just took it all in.

Snowy Saturday in January

 Saturday we had our first real snow day!  It started around breakfast and lasted the whole morning.

 Today was full of cardinal watching, snow catching, laundry, shoveling, snowman making and hot coco.  I'd say that was a very productive day.

Miss E.'s 8th Birthday

 Miss E. just turned 8 and has made a very important decision, she is getting baptized.  She is my E.'s special church friend, so we are so happy and excited for her!