Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommas out there… especially mine.

Blazer – Forever 21
Top – Thrift Store
Leggings – Marshalls
Shoes – (The new and improved!) JC Penney

K. Rock wouldn’t take his hat off at the doctor’s office. Naked in a fedora. That’s how he rolls!

I’ll take this toddler thing over the baby stage ANY day. Having so much fun with my little sidekick.

This was dinner one night last week. Tuxedo Creme from Cheesecake Factory. Don’t judge. It was a stressful day!

Cinco de Mayo.

New business cards.

Anderson teaching some of our friends’ kids some music skills-ha!

Part of our Thursday routine.

Ha!

Having a “Hawaiian” breakfast: coconut mocha coffee and toast with pineapple jelly.

Beach Baptism at Mickler’s Landing!

Dinner Date.

Kingston and his buddy, Whitaker.

An unsuccessful project. Ended up in the trash. You can’t win every time!

This little guy wandered into our back yard one night. Not sure who wanted him to stay more… Kingston or Anderson.

Breakfast with Grandma Peg.

Seafood. It’s what’s for dinner. PS-We do eat at home every now and then!

Mini-Anderson.

More Cinco de Mayo fun. Can’t wait to show you pics from our party!

Beach Baby.

This is one of my absolute favorite Bible verses. It puts life into perspective for me. Sometimes I over-complicate things when it comes to my walk with Jesus, but this verse is kind of my road map. When I start to feel overwhelmed or get bogged down thinking I have to do this and that to earn God’s favor I remember that what the Lord requires of me is pretty simple. Not necessarily easy; but simple.

Micah 6 is a tough chapter. God is talking to the people of Israel. His people. And he’s giving them a pretty sever “Come to Jesus” speech. (That’s what we called it in my house growing up. If you got in trouble, you’d get a “Come to Jesus” talk from Mom or Dad…or both.) Here’s how I interpret Micah 6: God is saying, “I’ve got something to say, and you’re going to listen. What’s the deal with you people? I’ve done so much for all of you — I brought you out of Egypt, saved you from slavery, sent Moses to lead you, and you’ve responded by being ungrateful brats. So what do you have to say for yourselves? What are you going to do to make this right? Give me a calf? Or your firstborn?”

Then comes verse 8: “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
That’s it. That’s all he requires. We can’t earn his favor anyway. That’s what is so amazing about my God!

I thought it would be fun to have a reminder of this verse, so I made you some prints! It’s already hanging in Kingston’s room, and I love seeing it everyday. Scroll on down if you want to download the prints. They’re 8×10 and would look so cool hanging in a series don’t you think?!

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Have a great Wednesday!!!

Kingston had a yucky cold last week, so we had to cancel some plans and spend a little more time at home than normal. But I can only take so many days of quarantine, so we went out for dinner (Pizza Palace!) and were excited that the beautiful weather allowed us to eat al fresco.

How adorable is this spunky crew?!
I loved that they wanted to do pictures at their home. It gives the images a more personal, intimate feel.
Made me want to do our next family photos at Casa Almeida!

Good:

- This song. It is so good. And if I turn it up loud enough I sound just like Mary J Blige. JUST LIKE HER. The good thing about running with ear buds is that you can’t hear yourself! You just hear what you think you sound like! The neighbors love it.

-When Anderson makes breakfast. He’s the Waffle King.

-Playing outside everyday. The weather is amazing! Family walks are the best.

-Hunger Games (the book).

-Kingston likes spicy food! I knew he was mine. I knew it! His favorites right now are jambalaya and spicy black beans and rice.

-Living in the Sunshine State. Everyone wants to visit!

-This motto (and the friend who shared it with me): “I’ve never seen a 10-year-old FILL IN THE BLANK.” Drink from a bottle, wear a diaper, cry for a paci, try to eat food off a public bathroom floor. Basically I just tell myself this every time I start stressing that Kingston will never grasp whatever I’m trying to tell him at the moment. Because, hey, I’ve never seen a 10-year-old take off his diaper in protest to a nap!

Not-So-Good:

-Touching raw chicken. I try to be a big girl about it, but it’s just grossy gross!

-You know how they say don’t trust a person who doesn’t like animals? Well I say don’t trust a person who lets their animal poop in my yard, because I’m so going to step in it.

-Hunger Games (the movie).

-Other than his delight over spicy food Kingston doesn’t really want to eat anything else right now. (Other than french fries, but obviously we NEVER give him those). The other night we kept trying to feed him and got tired of it. It takes a lot to wear me down most days. We have some epic battles of the wills, but this night I just wasn’t up for it. So we ate while he sat in his high chair and sucked on a dirty penny. Whatever.

“Vintage” Coppertone T-shirt: Forever 21
Skirt: Thrift Store
Belt: Thrift Store (Pretty sure it’s a little boys belt)
Wedges: Thrift Store

K. Rock is into hats right now-so cute!

Dad’s hat.

Those eyes. Were did this kid come from?!

Tunes on the back porch.

Messy=Good times.

Fact: We eat some form of beans and rice about 5 times a week.

A3

We discovered sidewalk chalk.

These 2 get so much attention together. Not sure who enjoys it most.

Bad Hair Day Twins.

I met a client on Shirley Avenue and had to take a picture, because it reminded me of my Grandma Shirl.

Thought we were taking a picture.