Throughout my blog break last year I still took tons of pictures! Too many, in fact! I thought I’d better start chronicling them now! Blogging must be in my blood because everything we do as a family I recreate in my imagination as “blog posts”. I see the picture layout in my head, and I give the imaginary post a title. Do you bloggers think the same way…See it all in your head even before it’s an actual post? (This is where you nod and smile so I don’t feel like such a weirdo. Ha!)
Anyway, here are a few pictures from Beach Bunny’s backyard tea party. I absolutely LOVE hosting parties. My personal goal is for each guest to know that they are adored and loved. That’s the gift that Jesus gives to me each and every day, and I just want to give that same gift away to each and every person that comes over…To know and feel Jesus’ love and acceptance will ruin you for anything else. It’s THAT good!
We just invited family to the party, and everyone was so sweet to drop by on their lunch breaks to have sandwiches and tea with us.
It’s been SO FUN to just be able to grab flowers out of the yard and make simple arrangements for special occasions… or for no occasion at all. I’m going to miss this when we move back home. Sniff!
Jeremiah 31:3 comes to mind when I remember her tea party… "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” That verse reminds me of my love for my daughter and also shows me how approachable God is. That inspires me! God’s love has been so powerful in my life and, as a result, I can’t help but to want to BE loving-kindness to those I serve- making myself a little lower so His name can be lifted higher- just like those helium balloons.
It’s funny how a little tea party gave me a fresh perspective. What a gift- I needed that!
Today I’m also participating in Gifts of Thanks, all the ways that God gives. Click link below to be inspired!
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Big Kahuna and I have known each other since we were kids and have been married for almost 15 years. We are passionate about our family, travel and serving God. We love helping people and bringing them hope. We laugh ourselves to tears watching classic episodes of Saturday Night Live and The Office. Summer is our favorite season, and we live for warm evenings playing with the kids on the beach.
Big Surf is 14 years old. He's a voracious reader, focused, and spends hours building things. He is our resident techie and is also learning to play the violin. He loves to spend his free time playing baseball, flag football, or out on the trails by the house building his clubhouse.
Goofy Foot is ten years old. He devours his free reading books like there is no tomorrow. He is also the family comedian. If you see him, ask him to tell you a joke! He is tender-hearted, social and compliant. When he is not outside riding his bike, you'll find him drawing or writing a funny book.
Beach Bunny is three years old. She is our sunshine! She joined our family through the unbelievable gift of adoption. Beach Bunny loves to snuggle with us and carefully takes care of her baby dolls. She is super silly and must say hi to everyone! One word that describes her is "joy".
30 comments:
Too sweet! It looks like it was a wonderful party for your beautiful girl.
Blessings,
Amy
Wow, what an elegant tea party! Looks like the girls had a great time. The cupcakes look delish!
a beautiful way to celebrate a special day :)
Oh MY! This is so stinkin' cute! You did an amazing job! Happy birthday to your princess.
beautiful!!! kj
You celebrated the special day beautifully!
Yes, I think in blog all the time. =) These pictures are so beautiful! I love this post.
Adorable! Looks like a perfect party to me!
What a gorgeous party and stunning photos!!
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I am the EXACT same way when it comes to blogging. I always think "oh, I need to blog this!" It's not real unless it's documented in a blog! :) Beautiful pictures, as always. The tea party was so delightful! I am inspired for Myla's next birthday now. :)
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What a beautiful party. I am sure the birthday girl felt very special.
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Absolutely adorable. Your back yard is amazing & what a super fun theme. Send me some of those strawberries please :)
What a wonderful party! You have a gorgeous back yard. I am a little jealous of those beautiful flowers.
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Cute pictures! Looks like it was a fun party! And I get the "seeing blog posts in your head" thing. Often as things happen throughout my day, I think, "I could blog about that!" :)
What a great party! Love seeing beautiful Bella again. I missed her sweet face :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE the set up and tables with the chairs. They are awesome! So you aren't going to stay a country girl?? How can you give it up?
PS I don't see blog posts. I actually think them in my head but those are the ones I never post because they are usually more of my thoughts which I don't usually post. The rest of the time I just sit down and see what comes out :)
so excited to see you back. . i had missed you! love the adventure your family is on! the backyard is fabulous in every way! the party is simply breath taking and so sweet! i want to lucia to have a special party like that but our backyard has a long way to go:)
the flowers are a-ma-zing!!
welcome back to blogworld. . we have all missed your loving heart and creative fun life!
mcmurrays
I love your pictures and I love Hawaii. That outdoor party with the balloons...perfect. Love your blog, love love love!
Ha! Don't worry, I am exactly the same way! I hardly ever write a post that isn't already completely planned out in my head. :)
And what a little princess you have there! She is so sweet!
What a beautiful party! 3 years old already! My how time flies!
I love the party pics! What fun. Our adult daughter and adopted daughter, Hannah share the same birthday. It is wonderful how it all fits together.
I hope you are your family have a wonderful Easter.
Beautiful tea party!
What a wonderful looking family!
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Peace and Love,
Georgiann
Beach Bunny is a precious doll baby! oh she is so pretty! my little one loves tea parties too...i hope they never grow out of that don't U???
Such a gorgeous lil party for a gorgeous lil girl!!! I am so jealous...I want a tea party in that backyard!!!! **whining ensues**
Very elegant. Chloe wants a tea party. But I wasn't sure how to put it together. I love the table layout and the balloons. Very nice! You little is just as gorgeous. :)
Oh it's stunning! I have to know where the tableclothes came from. LOVED your tablescapes!
Blessings,
stephanie
Looks like my DREAM party!!! Gorgeous!
Beautiful birthday party! You're daughter is a lovely little girl! You are truly blessed! Just found your blog and I'm your new friend in blogger! God Bless you!
Absolutely delightful!!
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