because i shine like a princess in the middle of thugs.

song i can't get enough of: Hannah by Ray LaMontagne.

"I'll lay down this bottle of wine,

if you'll just be kind to me."

i have tons on my mind and tons i want to say. but its all jumbled.
so if you are reading you've been warned..but hang in there!

yesterday was my favorite day of the summer.
&& it was the official first day of the summer season

:]

i wish i could entertain yall with all the fine details..
but well i think that would ruin the beauty of yesterday. but i can leave you with ...

ladders, mermaids, pomegranite yumminess, the stars,

sand, ocean, bikes, singing elton john at the top of our lungs,

dancing, underwear, chacos, fancy resort pools, taco bell

what a burger breakfast on a bun

sisterhood in Christ.

oh it is love. <3

---> 06.21.2010

but before yesterday my life was filled with legos, story times, play doh, watercolors, the movie "CARS", hotwheels, blocks, train tracks, crayons, and markers...and it was awesome. but, also so very exhausting. babysitting/nannying full time has also made me never leave the house without the essentials: ziploc bags of cheerios, grapes, and goldfish, sippy cup of milk (with the no spill gaurd of course!), an extra t-shirt, and a waterbottle. i have also learned there is nothing wrong with a good little bribe here and there using caprisuns and popsicles...because hey. it gets the job done. i have also started finding joy in the smallest of moments. like this one... so its like 9:30pm (you can bet after a 3 year old's bedtime) I am chasing a kid around the house while he's naked trying to get him into the shower, after he's already peed all over his bed, and screamed about how much he hates me...the most rewarding thing was reading his bedtime story and he looked at me and said: "Stephanie, I guess we are friends."
i don't even know what that means,

but he fell asleep and then there was peace.

working with the youth this summer has been such a blessing. and on Friday we went and saw Toy Story 3 together in 3D. and seriously. it is my new favorite movie. i laughed and cried, and if you haven't seen it...spend the money. it is so worth it. your heartstrings will be tugged at.

i have been busy writing letters and preparing for the hall as well. i am getting so pumped for the fall. i misss everyone terribly and i can't wait to get to know the freshies who will be joining us. I have been praying that Harambe! becomes a place of sisterhood and Christ's love...and nametags are in the making :]

things i am looking foward to here in the near future:
THIS FRIDAY ITS FOR REAL. i am getting a bicycle.
ONE WEEK - JIMMY BUFFET. oh and kenny. margaritaville. beach. dancing.
14 DAYS AND I WILL BE IN ASHEVILLE. rachel. camping. escape.
38 DAYS until DAVE. west palm beach. hammocks. husband. yes please.


yeah i will admit. i am exploding in excitement. i love the sun. i love not wearing pants. i love the salt. i love the sand. i love music. i love dancing. and boy do i love adventure.

thank you God. for the love you give to me.
- little me.