Can you say fun? The Marlor's always seem to go full out and plan fun events. (One of these days one of us will attempt) They planned a crab boil and it was delish. There was a pile for each couple filled with crab, shrimp, potatoes, and corn. I made Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits and dessert was Craigo's oreo dessert pizza. It was fun to see everyone and I'm thinking we should get together more often. I stole all these great pictures from Lindsey. Thanks for putting it together Ty and Lindsey!
I love Dallin and Lexi in this picture. I don't think any of them knew what to think of a stranger (me) singing Eensy Weensy Spider to get them to look at the camera
I couldn't get enough of these two.
We played Apples to Apples after dinner. Chase won with Pat coming in second :)
That all looks so yummy and like a very simple fun get together. And something everyone could bring as well. I think I might have to do something like this soon with friends. I love yummy seafood. And those kids are adorable.
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ReplyDeleteI need to tell you thank you so much. I came across your blog tonight for the first time and read Preslee's story. The post you wrote right after her death was an answer I needed to my prayers. I have been waiting for my miracle in being able to get pregnant, and your post taught me that even with all the faith and prayers in the world, the most important thing I need to do is to submit myself to the will of the Lord. Again thank-you so much.
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The last picture of you and Ledger is absolutely precious. It shows what a wonderful mom you are to that sweet boy. Stealing little kisses at every given chance. I think it is wonderful and beautiful, and you are an inspiring woman.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love planning parties and that looks like a great one!
ReplyDeleteJust had to leave a quick comment to say that you have made some adorable kids :) Also, that you are such an encouragement and inspiration to me. I can feel God's presence so strongly in your life and it overflows onto us all.
ReplyDeleteThat looks sooo yummy. My mom has made this before. We call it frog more stew. Sounds weird. But in ours we would also put sausage. I guess its really popular in South Carolina where my aunt lives. I dunno. I love it though.
ReplyDeleteI read your blog all the time, but don't always comment. In fact, I can't remember the last time I did...but I did take your mantra, "I can do hard things." and put it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI admire you. Not because you suffer, but because you are honest about the suffering. I admire your willingness to keep living. I think guilt is an honest emotion. One any of us can feel. I have an example for you....about 6 years ago I went to the store. I had bought yard supplies and my husband was helping me unload them. My four year old was playing in the front yard...and I mentioned wanting to check the mail...she ran across the street to the kind of suburban communal mailboxes...I look up and notice she is on the other side of the street. This wouldn't normally be an issue as we live on a VERY quiet street...middle of a cow patty etc. I say "Sophie, get back over here..." So she starts coming...and to my left, coming up the street very fast is a large 4 wheeler...almost golf cart size...sophie is walking and doesn't even look up..I wave my arms at the lady...she SPED UP. I start screaming...she whooshes by...so close to my 4 year old that her hair blows sideways. ?Why I didn't run to my daughter I don't know, I was trying to stop the threat so much that I couldn't or didn't think. I was a hairs breath away from losing her. Not because I wasn't careful..I always was...Not because we weren't paying attention..but because for one moment, She walked away. The only difference there was 3 inches. And if that had happened...whether it was warranted or not, I think my life would have been "what ifs?" ever after. But it wasn't me. If it had happened, I would have been bitter too..remembering how careful I always was, maybe bitter watching mothers who had their children and didn't appreciate them ( as I did for a while after my miscarriage). Because I have an older daughter...and I have a younger daughter..and both of them are lights in my life...and when one goes out, The other still shines but you can't simply forget that one that is gone. And you wish you could watch her grow as well, could hug her as well, could see her smile, and walk and all the rest. I don't think you would be human if you didn't have those thoughts and feelings. I admire you for putting it out there and letting others who are in a similar situation know that this happens. This is what it feels like sometimes. That even when it gets really bad, you still go on. So, I pray for you daily and I admire you.
God bless you, and preslee and ledger and your husband. I wish you peace.
Hugs.
Oh my word I didn't know other people have the crab boil! My father-in-law was back east a few years ago and had this and came home and made it for us! IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE DINNERS!I can't believe other people do it too!! So fun!! I hope you enjoyed it!!
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