We met Shay & Bethany way back in 2003…ish. Hallie recommended Bethany as a babysitter for us when we just had Cade & Canyon. I can’t even remember having only 2 kids. What did I do with all my time? I remember being overwhelmed then. It was overwhelming- anything more than you’re used to is overwhelming. Over the years we got to know Shay & Bethany more, we really enjoyed their company and one day they got married. There’s a LONG, crazy story about the drive to their wedding in Yakama with Shay’s guitar and 2 kids with double ear infections throwing up in the back of the car- had to go to the farm worker’s clinic for drugs, yadda yadda kinda story… Bethany came to work for us somewhere in there and let’s just say- she’s the best. All around- the best. Nice, funny, cute, Godly(probably should have led with that one), and now she’s a mommy. I’m so happy for these two. It was fun to watch them with their little guy on Friday night. They are smitten.
Here’s his cute face. Look at those BLUE eyes! His name is Titus which I LOVE. Keagan calls him “tidy.”
Chloe’s playin’ it real cool in this photo. Acting like she’s not interested. They learn so young.
In other news… I finished up my 3rd novel for the summer. Usually during the summer I like to read classics. So far I’ve read The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath , In This Our Life by Ellen Glasgow, and just finished To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. I love reading, but I always miss the characters once I close the book. Jem & Scout became my closest friends and now that they’re gone, I really miss them. I wish I knew what happened to them after that last night. And can I just say, I wish there were more men in the world like Atticus Finch? Of course, if you haven’t read To Kill a Mockingbird, you’ll have no idea what I’m talking about. But (not to tell you what to do) you really should read it. This is my 3rd time through it & I’ve enjoyed it more with each reading. Probably because I’ve matured a little since my last reading- no funny comments mom! I just know she’ll finally chime in with a comment like, “matured? Are you sure?” 🙂
Speaking of my mother… her birthday is coming soon. I’ll leave with a little “sneak peek” of what may or may not be (part of) her birthday present:)
by emily
Bethany - Fun photos! Even more fun hanging out with you guys. Thanks again for dinner and so glad Hallie introduced us.
Shaycam - Dig it. Glad we’re friends 🙂
Hallie - What can I say I network. You are totally stirring up a boo radley moment in my heart!
emily - It’s worth another read- what a gem of a book! (Get it “Gem” = Jem?)I’m a dork. I know.
Kate - I read Bell Jar last month. That was an interesting book. Afterward I read about her real life and the two stories are intertwined in my head now.
Jen Rodin - I agree with you about Atticus Finch, his character is an amazing man. To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorite movies. A few years ago I read the book for the first time and I really enjoyed it.