Elle's newest Cousin Reighlynd

On their trip here to bring Nanna's stuff we got to spend
sometime with Elle's new cousin Reighlynd....
When Elle woke up from a nap Ryry was laying by her....

To the pool...

Enjoying a day off, we decided to go venture into the pool.

Elle's first day wouldn't let out of her grip.

Slowly but surely she got more and more comfortable.

By the end of the day she was swiming with just her floaties.

To my mother....

I can't express how much you mean to me. I love you dearly and hope you know even though I am not able to see you today you have been my on my mind and heart. I just wanted to thank you for everything you do. You have many qualities I hope to show my own children. You are one of the strongest women I know. You have stood through things, some I'm sure I don't even understand everything. But I do know when I think I can't make it through I remember first I can do all things through Christ but you are a point in reference. I just to know I started this when I knew we were moving. to write and put up pictures for you. To let you know what is going on and see how we are.

I have also uploaded some videos on youtube for you. Just the begining.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ashleymdale

A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary."--Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Beach... Wrightsville, Nc.

Took a day and went to the beach...

We had Brittany and Jonathan as guest.

My drama Queen.

Two seconds later perfect smile.

Just go to the beach.

Getting Elle use to the sand under her feet. She kind of freeked out.

Dustin talking Elle into going into the water.

Comtiplating....

Just not sure about that sand disappering under her feet.

Ran away cause she didn't like it.

So papa and JJ took her back and held her.

Got her out quite far.

She started to love it!!!

Got hit in the face with a wave and told Papa, "I done."

So they layed in the sun drying off.

Such a pretty girl.

Bailey was more interested in the sand.

She totally walked and flirted up and down the beach.

Beach veiw.

Was a beautiful day.

Moving..... Home.

So it's been a while since a blog, have been packing and moving. From Shreveport to Raleigh. And my opinion.... It's wonderful. It's got the southern hospitality feel but progresive like a big city should be. I have mountians 2 hours away one way and the beach 2 hours away the other way. Every major city I would want to travel to is less then a days drive. It is a BIG city soooo we have a lot of BIG name celebs who come to visit. We have three malls. One 5 minutes away... It's ok. It's is still bigger then the largest one in Shreveport. =) Then there is 2 more... both 2 stories... with lots and lots of shopping. SO here are a few pic of what the girls did while we moved in.

I will have more pic soon.

The first place I went that pushed me further... Not leaving me the same.

Easter weekend was the awakening of something that was lullabied to sleep years ago. Think God was laughing.... Resurrection weekend was a time of bring back to life a hunger, vision, and determination that I lost. I tried to do it with my own human strength but only for moment in time could I feel it but I can feel it 24/7. My heart had been hardened to the place where it was hard to pray... not that I stopped but still I didn't feel like my heart was in it.It was like trying to build a relationship with someone you don't like. (Not saying I didn't like God... lol) My heart was cold not because of rebellion or sin in my life but something more deadly... disappointment and hurt. It was a deadly rock-a-bye from the enemy. Not some big red flags or sirens but sudlty. I excited to see what else God has instore.

I got home one day and this is what I came home to...

Flowers for Mama...

So we went outside...

Then we spent some time picking them for Nanna.

Off to Notini's to meet Nanna for dinner.

A Weekend Home...

Well my husband went with some of our group to ATF down in Baton Rouge so he offered to drop me and my daughter off at my mom's in Alexandria. SOooooo I jumped at the chance. So we decided to go to a Nursery Fair out by my sister's house here are some of the highlights...