Just A Swingin' and The Royal Wedding

Well the Cardwell family was very busy this weekend... On Saturday we celebrated the Royal Wedding. Millie and I wore veils and had a tea party, complete with pink lemonade and gramcrakers, while watching the wedding. We had a lovely time and I think that Princess Kate has become a common name around our house.

While we were watching the wedding Wayne was supposed to be disc golfing. But instead he shows up with lumber... he decided he wasn't going to "waste" his Saturday disc golfing when his little girl wants a swing. And he set to work..... He is the best Dad. And he did an amazing job!

He plans on adding a second swing when we get more money. He even bought hooks to put on the ends of the top pole so I can add hanging baskets with flowers. I love my sweet little family.

Freshcut Grass and Grilling Steak

I am grateful for the beautiful sunshine today! I am grateful for the smell of freshcut grass and grilled steak. I am most grateful for the sight of my precious hubby and amazing baby girl playing in the yard when I pulled up this afternoon.

Easter

Dear God,
Thank you so much for your love. I can't imagine watching my precious child suffer and die to save someone else. I hurt for your pain of witnessing such horrible acts. I admire your Son for his devotion to us. I love him so dearly for saving my soul and giving my precious baby the same opportunity. I pray you help me share your word with her and help her understand how much you have done for us. Thank you for rolling away the stone and for giving us such a wonderful celebration.
Holly

Easter Week

My precious baby went to visit the Easter Bunny this past week and had her first egg hunt of the season. I am so grateful everyday for the love of this amazing child that God has gifted to me. She is sassy and sometimes more than I can handle, but mostly she has the biggest heart and best sense of humor of anyone I know.

30

I will turn 30 in less than 2 months. This number both gives me anxiety and a strange sense of relief. The anxiety everyone understands, but the relief most people have trouble figuring out. You see I have always had what everyone calls an "old soul". My wardrobe staple is a cardigan, I read and scrapbook for fun, I prefer comfortable shoes and almost never wear "cute" shoes, I like to sit in a rocker and just listen, I am usually (almost always) in the house and in my pjs by 7pm. Not exactly the wild life for a gal in her 20s and I have always been this way. So now I get to say, I don't want to watch that stupid movie, and I don't have too because I am 30. I don't want to listen to your music at an ear splitting volume, because I don't have too I'm 30! I can wear my cardigan and loafers because I am 30!! No I AM NOT HIP OR FASHIONABLE I'M 30!!!!! I know most of my readers are above 30.... and most of you are probably wearing cute shoes and didn't get in last night til midnight... but so what you are not my definition of 30. My bestie is turning the big 3-0 in four months and I swear she is holding on to her 20s by the skin of her teeth. It's kind of funny to watch her plan our wild adventures to celebrate our birthdays, the illegal acts she has listed for us to do.... but then just as I break out in a cold sweat I remember.... I DON'T HAVE TOO I'M 30!!

Waiting for the Storms

Today was such a wonderful day.... 70 and sunny... Perfect!! But tomorrow they are calling for horrible storms. I am already not a huge fan of storms/ wind, but add to that Millie is terrified of thunder and Wayne will be at work and it is enough to give me a stomachache. I am grateful that we live in a basement home, but I sure wish we could continue with the perfect days....

A Beautiful Spring Day

Today was such a beautiful spring day. We had a blast playing outside most of the morning, and then playing at Nonna and Papaws in the afternoon. We came home and watched the UK game with Mammy. They of course had a heartbreaking loss, but it was so funny listening to little Millie cheer and yell at the refs. Oh well, maybe next year.....