NO. 107 ALL IN A MONTH

In the span of a few short weeks... Hadley has eased her way onto the soccer field (hence the hair twirls she is doing in the picture below). I sadly did have to have a little halftime pep talk to myself after the first game, reminding myself that this is suppose to be fun for us all -- and what is not fun is me yelling to "GET THE BALL" on the sideline as Hadley looks at me very confused. We both have agreed to try harder at our respective roles. 

"Muffin" as Bobby calls him continues to smile, laugh and giggle his way through life - nothing in this world compares to this little guys laugh. I pray he keeps it for as long as his days are long because it packs a lot of joy into our hearts to hear him cackle...

The weather has warmed up and playdates have made their way to the beach...

I was surprised to see the picture above because H & B are rarely far from each other's side - this is more the norm around here these days... walking down the road, walking down the hall, walking into school - hand in hand most of the time.

Not as many early morning walks downtown as I would like, but some that make it well worth it. I have been flat worn out lately and not able to get up before Hadley is starring me in the face and tapping my back. BUT, that too must change because I am in need of some alone time with my thoughts and the Lord on walks...

Like I said, more of these two living life together...

NO. 106 A FIRST

When you have a friend for a long time, you can't help but go through many of the "firsts" in your life together -- the first day of high school, your first car, then your first accident, first college class, your first college dorm, the first thing in college you probably shouldn't do, but you do with them, your first apartment and first job, first time you meet someone you want to spend the rest of your life with and marry, the ups and downs of the first year of marriage, and then the first baby. Just like that, in the blink of an eye, this person has been there...and I am lucky enough to have a best friend who couldn't live life any other way than to be right there during all the big and little moments of my life. 

When we had Hadley, she got in the car at a late hour of night and drove to be with us in the hospital. As the nurse was insisting that I get some rest after my epidural, we heard a "knock, knock - it's Reba" on the door just at midnight. The nurse rolled her eyes and let her in and we proceeded to talk about over the pre-jitter nerves that come with being in my position. She has a "you get what you see" personality that is calming and direct at the same time. She went back to our place that night, climbed into bed with my sister and was up a few hours later holding our new baby girl for the first time. 

And now she has her first baby - Andrew "Drew" Jennings and what a looker he is. I can't put into words what their family has meant to me over all these years. It will be a joy to watch all of the new firsts that come with this stage a life. And I also look forward to new firsts with Drew - was thinking this morning that I would love for him to come to Camp Charleston {Heuber style} in the summer when he is of age... 

And since I am talking about firsts, this one got her first haircut. By first, I mean first one by someone trained in the field. I have been known to do a little snip-snip in the bathtub from time to time, but on a whim one day when it was just her and I, we pulled in to shape up her hairdo. I don't know how you can be proud in those moments, but I was. Her eyes tell me so much and yet she sat still and went through the process -- and when it was over, she was one quite proud herself to show off her new look!

And this little one, just needed a little head shot of him too!

NO. 105 'ROUND HERE

In January, I went to the Atlanta Market with a good friend. We drove separate because of scheduling, so the 5 hour drive there solo was just what the doctor ordered. A chance to think -- ahh, so good for my soul. I have always been one that enjoys thinking over subjects, pondering questions and dreaming up ideas.  As any mother knows, those times are now filled with to-do lists and mental checklists pertaining more with family life than with my grandiose ideas. But this trip was a gift from Bobby and my mom -- they are the ones that agreed to hold down the fort at home and allow me the chance to go on my first buying trip for the business. Thank you, thank you!

Warning: the pictures below may be viewed as junk by many {including my own family}, but to me, diamonds in the rough, my friends. Good ole' diamonds in the rough. And rough it was -- I spent 10 hours in 27 degree weather searching up and down and all over this place. If the car and budget would only allow for more, but the next trip is going to include my business partner for his wallet and muscles!

And while I was gone, this little "Star Student" went on adventures with Elmer. Any day out with my mom is going to be an adventure -- you don't have to plan for those things, they naturally happen with her. She is able to laugh off a lot of things that would have many with knotted panties, but she rolls on with it. We joke that being raised by her was "survival of the fittest" and although there is a ton of truth in that, I also wouldn't doubt that she was very intentional in encouraging us to be independent adults one day. 

I think as she was taking these pictures, she told me Burns went missing for a little while. See - "survival of the fittest" is not something I make up. But, he too survived and a great reminder that the Lord cares for my children more than even I do. 


I came home at midnight from Market, to find these knuckleheads at our house {my Uncle Buck and cousin Katelyn}. It was such a treat to spend a surprise weekend with them -- they are awesome and so fun to be with. I hope Kate finds a job doing marine biology close by!!!!

{a post-workout stretch - these brothers are like no other}

And then, Little Moss came to see us! Today he turns one and so hard to believe that a year has gone by like that. He looks like such a cute little spring chick to me with his fuzzy hair. We love you Mossy! Burns is so big these days -- my little babe is pushing someone else in a swing. Despite being what I would consider is all-boy {loves balls and wrestling with Bobby}, he is a love bug through and through. He is gentle with other kids and entertains himself with any little thing he finds along the way. 

Hadley, you love to pick out what you wear. I struggle with that sometimes because I really like to pick out your clothes too and create my style for you. But, as with many things, I let go of a silly want of mine in trade for the fun it is to see what your little head pulls together {or what you decide to leave off}. We have decided that doing dishes are a lot more fun around here if you are in the nude -- that is a joke, I promise. Now Bobby is going to get some crazy idea that this should be a new Heuber rule...

This face -- I am not sure what she said, but I know what she is thinking... "an artist needs time to create, please stop insisting I turn around to take another picture..." And something I would forget if I didn't write now, she is wearing a bandaid on her thumb in this picture for me. I have worn one for the past month or so and she has insisted on doing the same. I love that God created her with this trait. I pray that her heart continues to grow in compassion for others and has a willingness to go beside them and carry some of the load even when it isn't pretty. I love you Hads, now paint on...

NO. 104 FROM AUCTIONS TO BATHS AND ALL IN BETWEEN

NO. 103 NYC

I talked to one of my great friends this weekend -- she said we had not talked in almost a year. I thought for certain it had only been eight weeks or so...does that happen to other people or is this something I need real help with. Time flies, absolutely flies right by. To all my dear friends, I think of you far more than my phone calls reveal. 

Speaking of flying, Bobby and I went to NYC in November to celebrate our five years of being married. Nothing like a weekend away in the big ole' city with my man. We wandered and wandered and wandered those streets without any set agenda. I take that back -- Bobby's agenda was to eat all day long and my agenda was to find bakeries that I have cookbooks from. 

While we were there, the Christmas tree went up at Rockefeller, window displays had more glitz and sparkle, the leaves in Central Park were gorgeous and not a raindrop fell from the sky - it was perfect. 

And a huge THANK YOU to the Heubers for keeping the kids. They are great kids, but they can WEAR YOU OUT. It doesn't mean that I love them less, it just means I love them from a tired vantage point quite often. When we got home, Rob picked us up from the airport - we loaded up our bags and got in the car -- and then before driving away, he let a big sigh -- I wondered secretly from the back seat, "was that sadness that we were home so soon or sweet relief that we are home just in time." 


But seriously, thank you both for always supporting our marriage and encouraging us to make our relationship a priority. I am so glad I was hand-picked to join your family and appreciate all that you do to make me feel so loved.