this week through instagrams

We've been doing a lot of "front porch rockin" when it cools down right before Sunset
Cade watches the birds and the not-so-frequent cars going down the road.
Country living at it's best!

Cade thinks it's funny to lift his arms and scream now.
Not sure if I should laugh or be afraid.
"SUPERBAAAAABY"

Karlie burnout tee + Paige Jimmy neon pink shorts + Bernardo Maxine sandal
Summer weekend outfit via Sugar and Blossom.

Girls weekend/BDay Celebrations  in Blowing Rock, NC | Grandfather Vineyard

Dinner at Twigs | Blowing Rock, NC

Happy Birthday girls, may you stay 29 forever!

Hurried home from girls weekend to make up for lost snuggle time
with my little man. His smile warms my heart like no other.

Who cares if the sun isn't out and I'm lounging by the pool?
Girls dig me anyways.

"What are YOU doing here?'

More photos from our girls weekend tomorrow! We had a fabulous time and I'm so glad I went but of course I missed Cade dearly. It was nice that it has been the week of the 4th and the store was closed a bit so I've had lots of extra time to love on my sweet boy. We also had a great 4th yesterday even though this is always a hard week :( It was fun to celebrate Cade's first 4th! know I say this so much but Cade has brought so much joy to our lives. I always question why we've had to go through what we've gone through during the past few years and I have struggled with resentment, grief, worry, and great sadness. Now I know without a doubt you absolutely cannot question God's plan. He will get you through the darkest valleys and when you think he's forgotten about you and doesn't have a plan for you, he will reward you with some of THE greatest gifts you could ever dream of. 

Cade is just a regular fussy, chubby, happy, healthy baby, but he is our gift. I know my dad and grandparents smile down on us everyday from heaven. While they are not here to enjoy him with us, I know that they all had a hand in making him so special. That's why everyday I thank the Lord for this indescribable gift and never take one single second with him for granted. I wish I could freeze every moment I am able to spend with him, just like I wish I could have frozen every moment I spent with my dad and bundle it up in a tiny box for safe keeping.

Life is short. This week reminds me of that. So soak it up, take it all in. Don't waste time worrying about the petty small things or planning for big things. Spend it in the present. 

After all, that's the real gift right?