Josh and Kelly are back in the low country from our nation's capital.

Josh and Kelly came into town for Christian's baby shower and stopped over for dinner. Had a great visit and are planning on driving to see them in July. Here are our beautiful wives on the deck.

Back to being land lovers....

Beau't Drinks have a new owner in Linda and Rick Tobey from Alabama. She will be moving down to Gulf Shores soon and hopefully will serve them well. It really was living a fantasy to have the boat for so many years and a wonderful chapter in my life. 

Aunt Becky

After eight years of being strong and fighting through colon cancer, my Aunt Becky met the Lord Saturday morning.

 

Aunt Becky was a woman full of energy and excitement. She truly demonstrated the phrase “living life to the fullest”. She and my Uncle Dennis were more than a married couple, they were best friends and truly wanted to spend every moment together. She loved her “gurls” and that was obvious.

 

Throughout her battle with cancer Aunt Becky trusted the Lord for strength, grace in the midst of a fight, love for people and joy in her heart. Her last wish was to see her first grandchild. And that she did.

 

It’s easy to look at her death as unfair, and in many respects it is. But think of the joy and the gift in her being able to hold her grandson. That was never promised, yet God gave. We are so thankful.

 

Today, we’re praying that each time we look at little Dennis Wade Cooper, we will remember the life of his grandmother, Becky Moran. And we will remember that he was gift given to that family as a testament to God’s goodness and grace.

 

Thankful Thursday - Take 33

693. The example of a fun, happy and solid such as my Aunt Becky and Uncle Dennis’.

694. Seeing Aunt Becky, Uncle Dennis and Emmie this morning before work.

695. Seeing Abbey and Wade last night.

 

696. That as one life leaves us, a new life is given to us. A true gift from the Lord.

697. A gracious professor that has allowed us to redo some work to get a better grade.

698. A professor that has taken an interest in me and Beau and is pointing us in some good directions for schooling.

699. Time at home with the hubster. These days it’s so few and far between that I really cherish those moments.

700. Frozen pizza. What a great option for dinner when you have nothing thawed and you haven’t even THOUGHT about what you (meaning me) would cook for dinner.

 

701. A great time at home with the family. Jenn’s little baby boy was born! Evan Alexander Patterson. So cute! (See attached picture.)

702. Talks with mom as we sat in the sun room talking at night.

703. The opportunity to support my sister and help.

704. Safe drive there and back.

705. Soap and water. My hands get so dirty at work. I’m really thankful I can wash them.

 

706. An understanding boss.

707. Growth opportunities through humility and seeing weakness. It’s nice to know I’m not stagnant.

708. Yoga. Flexibility is really nice.

709. Vacuum. I never thought I would say that. But with dog hair everywhere, I’m glad I’m not forced to use only a broom and dustpan.

710. And for that matter, I’m thankful for a washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, hairdryer, etc. Those luxuries that make life more simple.

 

711. The hubster’s willingness and volunteer attitude to pick up our CSA vegetables every Tuesday. Love it!

712. A stocked refrigerator, freezer and pantry.

713. Little Dennis Wade Cooper was born! Congratulations Abbey and Wade! (He’s the one with his fist in his mouth.) 

Two weeks

Two weeks until my 30^th birthday!

 

 

the tomatoes

Thanks topsy turvy

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Our garden has the first of our soon to be bumper crop of tomatoes. We are also growing egg plant, broccoli, jalapenos, and all Kathryn's herbs. I also will never want for limes again since we plated a lime tree. You put da lime in da coconut...

Gamecock Spring Game

Great turnout for the spring game and had a great time with Hot Carl. Kathryn also enjoy her weekend up in NC welcoming our new nephew into the world.

Thankful Thursday - Take 32

672. Completion of our Capstone Projects for class!

673. My new little nephew, Evan Alexander Patterson. Mom and baby are doing great!

674. Great Easter seeing three grandparents and lots of family!

675. Our plants are growing! We have four little tomatoes. They’re green right now, but they’re there!

 

676. Family Circle Cup with the hubster and realizing that watching tennis is not our cup of tea. No talking does not work for Mr. and Mrs. Evans. J

677. Celebrating Rosa’s 30^th birthday with her family and friends at Taco Mamacitas. Super fun night!

678. Always having the memory of Beau’s “special sauce” flying through the air at the Family Circle Cup.

679. Low Country Boil at work. It was so fun planning all of it. The whole project had a blast!

680. Meeting Representative Scott and working Beau’s name in to get a meeting with him.

 

681. Running the Cooper River Bridge Run with the hubster. Always making memories!

682. My wonderful husband and his 33 years of life that we celebrated on March 31^st.

683. Friends who came out to celebrate Beau’s birthday.

684. Bikram  yoga and the wonderful way it’s shaping my body and helping digestion. J

685. All the free food that we have somehow accumulated in the last week. I’ve done almost no cooking lately!

 

686. Late nights watching movies on a weeknight with the hubster.

687. New responsibilities at work.

688. Networking opportunities.

689. Hanging out with my great MIL. We have a super time!

690. Funny stories and silly laughter.

 

691. God’s provision. God’s wisdom. God’s strength. Beau and I are learning.

692. The hubster can blog! Watch out, for his posts are coming your way!

693. Vegetable co-op started last week and we’re already getting some great stuff (i.e. strawberries, collards, mustard greens, kale, spring onions, cabbage, flowers, romaine, green leaf lettuce). Looking forward to zucchini time!

 

 

35th Cooper River Bridge run

Despite the delay and our bridge run this year went well. Kathryn had only minimal soreness in the joints and I didn't sweat myself to death. There was no memo sent out to match our outfits. It just happens that way for soul mates.

Homemade

Our almost completely homemade meal. We made the fries okra, the bread, the salad dressing and the cilantro chimichurri. Delicious Saturday night. I often wonder if we will be eating like this when we have children. Hmmm...

My ferocious dog!

Argos was barking at the blower and so while in mid bark I put 150 mph of wind and this is what you get. A scary looking puppy.

Mustache

Look, Kathryn has a mustache.

 

I’m not sure how we got here. Beau started doing this to make me look like I had a mustache and when he’s trying to be silly and/or make me laugh, this is what he does.

 

Family Circle Cup

at the Family Circle Cup!

Sweetness

I came home yesterday to find this sweet note waiting on me in the refrigerator.

 

[ Beau is out of town (down the street at Isle of Palms) on business and had to stay in a hotel.]

 

And yes, my refrigerator is way too full of leftovers that we’re working on eating. J

My Awesome Husband

My awesome husband is outside pressure washing everything he can on the outside of our house. He has done the driveway, the sidewalk, the front porch, the steps, the back porch and steps and the screened porch. It looks so much better. He does so much to keep our house looking amazing! Way to go Mr. Evans!