Beach days are here!
We find ourselves at the beach at least once a week during the summer. It’s just hard to stay away from the sand and surf. (And it’s a good motivator to get all our work and chores finished!) Kingston and I are headed out the door to meet some friends there today. He’s feeling a little stuffy, and we all know the beach cures everything. :)
We spent Mother’s Day afternoon at my parents’ house. Every year my Dad cooks (orders in), so my Mom, Sister-n-Law, and I don’t have to cook on our big day. He also sent the 3 of us shopping last weekend AND babysat. Talk about taking one for the team! Anderson and Kingston gave me some fun presents (this necklace, this print, some custom Kingston Almeida art, and a mysterious gift that is being delivered today!) and we spent Saturday at the beach. Not a bad “Spoil Your Mom” weekend!
My brother has ALWAYS made fun of the way I dress. This picture makes it clear that he is the true fashionista in the family. I’ll never doubt his critiques again.
When Don was a kid my Mom always told him, “I hope you have twins who act just like you one day!” This pic speaks for itself. :)
Kingston playing trucks with “Gwamma and Quampa.”
After lunch there was some tackle soccer, lawn mowing, and chicken feeding.
Crazy people.
Hey Shio-thank you! You totally should. It would be cute to do that with some of your head wraps!
What a fun weekend!! Your dad is so sweet!! I love how you mixed patterns, I am still to scared to do that, but you do it very well! Thanks for sharing these cute pics!!
xo,
Shio
What a fun day! love you ALL!
It was JoJo! But I didn’t get a home-made cake. :( Ha!!
What a fun day!!
Hey Andrea! Happy Mother’s Day to you too. Hope your family spoiled you. ;)
Happy Mother’s day! Looks like a day well spent!!
Back at you Jennifer. :)
Looks like a fun day was had!! Don a fashionista? I think not, LOL!! ;) Happy late Mother’s Day!
Baby Jackson is sweet and yummy and squishy. And he’s totally chill – just like his parents!
I could’ve squeezed his cheeks all day.
Welcome, handsome boy!!!
Thank you Mirela!
Adorable pics… cute and beautiful :)
When it’s your turn I will come to you!!! And you know why you’re teary… :)
These made me TEARY. Absolutely beautiful. I so wish you were closer.
Just so we’re all clear on who started the original top-knot, sock bun craze. :)
Thank you for being selfless and dependable and honest and funny.
Thank you for teaching me to care about others and for showing me what it means to be “the hands and feet of Jesus” in this crazy world.
Thank you for making me and Don your top priority after your relationships with Jesus and Dad.
Happy Mother’s Day, Momma!
I love you!
Aw, Lyndsay. That’s sweet. I love you too, Peggy. Happy Mother’s Day to a great Momma.
You too. :)
I love YOU!
Thanks so much Rachel!
Happy Mother’s Day to your mom—she is beautiful!
and to you, Lyndsay!
“Being a mother can be the most beautiful, priceless, thrilling, happy, joyful experience in all the world.
Or being a mother can be a living hell.
It all depends on the man in the home!”
- Dr. Homer G Lindsay, Jr.
My Grandpa was a pastor at a large church here in Jacksonville. And to be honest, he was a pretty big deal. :) He was a very literal, “back and white” person and sometimes said things that I thought came across a bit harsh. But he was also an amazing man with a huge heart. (Also, I was his only granddaughter, so based solely on my level of spoiled-ness, he was pretty perfect in my opinion!) Recently, I came across one of his sermons that had been turned into a little booklet back in the late-eighties/early-nineties. I’m not sure of the actual date but guessed that time period based on the cover art. :) It’s a treasure, for sure! Anyway, the sermon was titled “The Working Mother” and because of his conservative views I honestly expected it to be all about how being a working mom was a selfish decision. And I had a bit of a bad attitude when I opened the first page and started reading. But I was so completely surprised (and felt pretty lame for pre-judging him), because the whole sermon was about dads and the huge role they play in the home. Especially homes where mom works. It was refreshing, and God totally spoke to me through it!
That quote up there came from this sermon. I know it might not sit right with you at first. Does it really ALL depend on the man in the house? I don’t know. Maybe not. But you know what? I get the point! Being a mom is hard stuff. Can I get an AMEN?!? And it’s even harder for moms who don’t get a lot of support at home. And really hard for moms who do it all on their own. Those of us who have a supportive man at our sides have a lot to be thankful for. I know this weekend is all about celebrating Mom, but I wanted to give a little shout-out to the man in my house who sacrifices and does all he can to make sure that my experience into motherhood has indeed been joyful and happy and fun and all the good stuff I ever imagined about being a mom!
That’s so sweet, Jen!
LOVED your G-Pa’s messages. This one is no different!!!
Gotta love a black & white preacher. My great grandfather is the SAME way. He’s 104 and recently had to stop preaching, although it’s been rumored that he’s been heard preaching in the assisted living home. Bless!
I kinda like that quote. A LOT. And I fully agree with it. The days we all tick and tock together, it’s so much easier. But when dad’s ‘off kilter’ or ‘in a mood’ it is HELL. FOR SURE! Thank GOD for a TICK TOCKIN GOOD WEEKEND!!!!
And…God bless Anderson. You got a good one Lynds!!!!
Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!!! xoxoxox
Cass, we are blessed girls!
Thanks JoJo! Love you!
Such a sweet post! You are a beautiful mother!
Lyndsay, I too am very Blessed by God for your daddy, and my daddy too! Happy Mothers Day
Marlena! Are you still “practicing”?????? :))
Beautiful pics and an even better message!
Love this, Lyndsay. This exact topic has been on my mind all week.
Hey Jennifer! I’ll find some for you!!!
I saw the link for this on FB and was REALLY hoping to find the sermon (says the girl who can’t remember the last time she went to church :-/). You are a lovely mom, Lindsay. I can’t believe your little one is already SO big!
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annie - Ok. This has me seriously jones-ing for some beach time. What I would give to be at the beach! We keep talking about Rosemary, but I just don’t know if it’s in the budget this year. And I think I might just cry if it’s not. I think beach is a NEED…not a want! Love your leopard suit! Too cute on you!!!! And love K’s trucker hat! That kid has some serious style!!!