EIGHT

Lily turned 8 on July 24th, while we were at the beach. 

For her birthday, we thought that it would be fun to give her a horse riding lesson on the beach. She was ecstatic!

She and Conn met their horses at the stables and fed them some treats.

Then they rode down a trail, across the street, and onto the beach.

So glad she was able to experience this. A birthday I'm sure she'll always remember!

  

For her party, she wanted to go swimming with just girls. Simple, fun, and easy! I was all about that!

 

We had pizza and cupcakes.

The cupcake toppers were a huge hit. Who knew?! Thank you, Kroger! Ha!

She received so many FUN gifts! Her friends and family know her so well!

Party favor...flip flops, nail polish, horse cookie, hair clip

We love you, Lily Belle! Hope you had an amazing 8th birthday!

7 Girls. 30 Hours.

Back around May, emails started shooting around within our group about a girls getaway. We picked a date and the count down began! Husbands and bosses were informed and babysitters were booked. We were willing to do whatever it would take to make this happen. These friends needed time away! If only for 1 night. We missed the few that weren't able to make it. But, believe me, there is already talk of another trip being planned! So, don't you girls worry! 

We decided on the McWhorter Farm. It was close. It was free. It was PERFECT! 

We gave each other goodies. Because, when you're a girl, that's just what you do!

We talked. We laughed. We cried. We listened.

We snacked. We cooked. We ate. A LOT!

We were spoiled and were treated to an amazing breakfast buffet cooked by my Dad. Yes. He drove up there that morning just for us. He's the greatest!

We became country girls, got dirty, and went off roading through the land.

We acted like sorority girls.


We practiced for our spots on the 2016 Olympic team.

We took naps. Because we could!

 We got our crafting on.

We set a timer and took group shots. 

We showed off our headbands that we made out of old tshirts.

More than anything...

We cherished one another and thanked God for bringing these friendships together in the craziest of ways!

Callie, Lindsee, Erin, Kelli, Annalee, Me, Missy