Julianne's special Day

Julianne turned 8 last Monday! Where has the time gone? She is now in 3rd grade and is a ball of fun! She definitely keeps us on our toes. We had a birthday party for her on Sunday night since the kids had no school on Monday including some of her favorite adult friends, the Garner boys (a family we love to spend time with), and three girls that were able to spend the night. I am so grateful to have such a fun-loving, but God fearing daughter!

Julianne at the beach on her birthday. It was a beautiful day! She is passionate about the ocean. It is difficult to keep her out of it. I love this picture!

Julianne is also crazy about horses. This is the present Victoria made for her. She used a pair of old jean for her canvas and we bought a bamboo frame to put it in. Victoria usually makes all of her gifts now, but Julianne specifically asked if Victoria would make her a gift and not buy it.

These are the girls that were a part of Julianne's slumber party. I thought it would be great to have a picture of them with the ocean in the background. This is Gayle's deck (our landlord who lives right next to us. We love to go up there and view the ocean. We are grateful to have such an amazing friendship with Gayle. All of the kids love her!

These are the boys who attended the evening portion of her party! In the back: Nathan (Julianne and Nathan are a little over a week apart in age), Jacob, and Aaron. In the front: Nate and Jaden.

The Beach

The Burch Children the last week of October. I am amazed at how big they are getting. This is the beach where we live. There are dunes between our home and the beach the kids always want to play on, but it is not allowed. This is as close as they get :) We have truly been blessed to live where we do and have the amazing landlord that we have. It makes it difficult to want to move from the tiny place we live in, but we know the time is coming. We were fortunate to spend the summer here at the beach and have now been here over 8 months. It really opens my eyes more and more to the majesty of the Lord.

Charles and Victoria chillin' on the beach. Victoria is growing up way too quickly. She is very helpful around the house and is considerate of others. I can't believe she is going to be ten next month. Where has the time gone? Yet she also seems so much older!

Charles playing on the beach with the kids. Look at the amazing throw that Julianne had and of course they were all excited when Charles hit it! They all wanted to run and "get him."

Jacob and I spent time playing at the water's edge. I am truly mesmerized by the water. I can tell it has the same qualities for Jacob as well. Jacob has sprouted past me over the last couple of months...I know it is not long until the others are looking down at me as well.

Charles took this picture when he had possession of the camera. I love taking these types of pictures. I 'm glad he took this picture because there are not very many pictures of me floating around because I always have the camera. I enjoy taking prayer walks on this beach, watching my children play in the water, inviting others to spend time with me at the beach, and just watching the power of the water. I fell truly blessed by my family and the location we live.