These are my two rascals on a recent Sunday morning. Olivia recently found this lovely parasol with a black Barbie on it at a yard sale, and she felt it should accompany her to church. Benjamin's choice of items to take to church? John Deere pamphlets he picked up at Lowes.

We were so excited to be able to attend the Chief's pinning ceremony for our brother-in-law, Jason Destrada, recently. It was a neat experience to see someone pinned, and we were very proud of Jason and Theresa, both! It's been quite a journey to this place of accomplishment, and we were thrilled to celebrate it with them. Congrats to you both! Blessings on you!

Today was a typical Saturday--early morning long run for Momma, leisurely breakfast, and build-it workshop at Lowe's! We love those workshops. Today was a little harder to enjoy, because they held it outside, and it happened to be a sweltering Saturday here at the end of September. We toughed it out, though, and Olivia and Daddy, as usual, created a great project. Benjamin was very interested in the firetrucks and of course the lawn tractors!

We enjoyed a quick trip to the beach for dinner and fun while we watched the sun set last night. It was glorious! I love being so close to the ocean. It is always so therapeutic to sit on the beach for a while and take in the Lord's awesome creation. And come on, who doesn't love a little sand in their pants every now and then? :)

This past week was "Spirit Week" at Olivia's elementary school. They let the kids wear funny, different things each day of the week, and Olivia enjoyed each day. I was proud of her for wanting to participate.