The Cutest Thing!

I was referring to the sweater in the caption above, although I understand if you confused it for my baby model. :)

Now, I don't usually do any type of endorsing or advertising on my blog, but my friend Annetta stopped by today and brought me this hand-knit newborn hoodie for Elizabeth.  I adore it!  She's going to start knitting and selling them for anyone interested.  Just thought I'd give you a little sample,  More on these soon...

Avila Valley Barn

Pictures of the kids hanging out at "The Barn".

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Beach Day

It was a little overcast, but kids never really care, do they? We just bundled them up and headed out anyways. They weren't quite adventurous enough to get in the water, but found out swimming in the sand is just as good! The last one is my personal favorite.

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Apparently

I'm not quite as invincible as I feel. I felt great, so I went back to the gym. I did the bike for just a half-hour and some really light weights. That was on Monday; my joints are still aching in protest today. Oh well, I guesss the gym will have to wait another week or so. Until then - South Beach Diet, here I come! Can't wait to start wearing normal clothes again.

Kate: Start blogging soon, I'm gonna need you on this one!

Castons:

Thank you for my flowers, they were beauitful!!

Johnny and Bekah

Johnny and Bekah were married at the See Canyon Fruit Ranch in Shell Beach. They're such an awesome couple; the ceremony was a perfect reflection of them - fun and laid back. Great Location: See Canyon Fruit Ranch Awesome Floral Design: Manzanita Designs Here's some of my favorites from their day:

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Elizabeth Marie

Born 8.19.08 Weight 6lbs 12oz Length 19.5in

I'm so glad my sister posted a picture already, I don't feel so bad for procrastinating.

Little Elizabeth is doing great - eating well and sleeping even better. We're pretty much settled in and back to a somewhat normal routine (if there is such a thing with kids). She's wonderful and nothing seems to bother her much. The girls love their new sister, and even Bubba seems to like her most of the time, he might take a little longer to adjust.

The ultrasound after she was born confirmed that she does have only one kidney, but that it is 100% functional and really won't affect anything, so praise God!

Thank you all that have been helping with the kids and with meals and for your prayers, you've been such a blessing to us.

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