Delight

We left May 30th to embark on a quickly put together vacation! Two weeks before we left on this road trip I would have known nothing about it. I knew we were going to plan some kind of getaway as a family in June, but had no idea how long it would be or where we would go. My Main Man planned the whole thing and surprised us with the when and the where.

We couldn't have been more excited to hear the plans!

Our kids love the beach. What kids wouldn't love the beach, really? A huge sandbox. Water as far as the eye can see... need I say more? A paradise for both the young and the "old".

Our trip began with a few little jaunts to visit our extended family. We stopped in Sunday night to visit with my Main Man's grandparents first{mother's side}and spent our first night with them. With their huge backyard, tire swing and dear Uncle Matt, it was a special time, full of fun memories. Our family slept in the 5th wheel which our children loved (a couple cousins and my Main Man's aunt was there visiting as well! So beds in the house were scarce), and my Main Man and I took refreshing runs early Monday morning in the cool wet mountain air. After lunch and meeting up with my parents (who were surprisingly passing through on their way home from visiting the coast themselves) we packed ourselves tightly in to our car and headed on out to our next destination: my aunt and uncles farm.

A hummingbird perched on a tree branch!

My little man can not walk past a puddle, pond, lake or any size body of water for that matter without touching, splashing or throwing a rock into it. It's impossible. It's delightful.

Hydrangeas (?) grow wild near the coast. Beautiful moss covered trees that canopy over the deserted highway, surrounded by hydrangeas(?) in full bloom as far as the eye can see... absolutely delightful.

Mommy's ready, thoroughly willing and able helpers are still just little ones themselves. Born 12 months apart and the oldest of 5, they have been pushed to grow up quickly, expected to excel, asked to assist in embracing and upholding their younger siblings, yet seeking for wisdom as their growing bodies, minds and hearts find their place in Him.
"Lord give them clarity of mind and soul to understand Your Words and take them completely to heart so that in turn, You transform their life as they walk in Your ways."

It's stunning how different the plant life can be just a couple of hundred miles away from home. What may be considered a pesky weed in our territory, may well be a cherished and crowned part of a gardener's flowerbed in another part of the country. It's beautiful to see the contrast and the diverse shapes and colors of even weeds! Plants are amazing. As is their Maker! They collectively serve a purpose... nothing is worthless.

Delightful little Angel with whispy eyes and a head full of curls.

I am so glad to be mommy to these special little people.





A Hops farm may seem to be an unusual place to find serenity & beauty but it sure created an enjoyable environment perfect for our family walk. Many bugs, sticks, ropes and even an orchard fell within our path.

Potty break!! (heehee) We we're in the country. It's what you do out there.



A strange black and yellow bug snuggly calling this little plant home.

This girl's smile melts madness clear away and chases hastiness to it's destruction.
LOVE HER!

These two light up my every day and spur me to uprightness. God knew what He was doing when he gave me these two. They are true blessings! My heart is overwhelmingly thankful. Delight washes over me as moments are spent with these two precious men.

Delight in just being together.