Time Really Flies When You're Having Fun!

On top of the hill in my Parents-In-Laws where their garden is.

There is nothing like spending what can be deemed "deep limbic" (this is the part of the brain that is mostly responsible for bonding, moods, emotions, etc.) time with the ones you love!  I have been blessed with five nieces and three nephews and I am in love with each one of them!  Some I get the privilege of spending "deep limbic" time with more than others because they are either (so unfortunately ) the "byproduct" of broken relationships or because some live in other states. 

I get to spend lots of time with Cana, her brother Jackson, and their baby sister, Malina and each one are absolutely riots.  While I was hanging out with them one day, I shot this video of  Cana running down the stairs from the garden... She's so cute and is such a trooper! 

She is such a fun girl!  She loves swimming and I love doing arts and craft things with her ; )  Her ankle was not injured during this film... she though it was for a second though...Yikes!

                                                        
This is Jackson.
I know.... such a cutie!  He's full of social energy, always sure to get his words in during any conversation.  Oh, and he's competitive with his sister : )  That blonde/white helmet hair is, in my eyes, one of Jackson's signatures.

The baby in my beautiful Mom-in-laws arms is Malina!  This picture was taken on my wedding day over a year ago so it does not give her the cute justice she deserves.  She is one adamant little person.  She would walk over to the shoe basket to grab her big brothers shoes for you to put on her, then grab your hand so you can take her for a walk... Adorable!  And she loves/needs her nap times.

So, that vaguely summarizes my fun-times with my nieces and nephew that I get to see most.    Another thing I have been up to is Mocha!

Eli and I have been talking about getting a cat because it would be a good step into parenthood.  Mocha is her name!  We named her Mocha because Eli and I were both indulging in a rare Starbucks Mocha (our personal modifications of course) when we decided to go to the house with the "free kittens" sign we saw the other week.  She was eight weeks old when we got her.  She is now about 11 weeks and is becoming quite a handful - which I am embracing because I think it is a nice introduction into the life of being parents when our time comes.

She is absolutely adorable.

 Yes, she is scaring that cat in the reflection...rrrr... meow!!!  LOL! (Maybe it's so dang cute to me because I'm her new momma... I don't know... ; )













And then there is my love for cooking... well, this could be considered canning or preserving.   I made Cortido, fermented HOT chili sauce, and pickled ginger...yummmm.

Oh, I cannot forget to mention our Casting Crowns concert!  A couple of friends of ours, Lance, Natalie, and Miss Princess Gina Riley, gave us two tickets and it was so cool!  Here is a snippet of one of the songs they did with all acoustic instruments!

They did this acoustic set after the intermission... It was impressive, their witness was admirable, and their life missions are for the youth and to see people encounter Jesus in a true way.

Lindsay McCaul was their first opener, followed by The Afters, and then Sanctus Real.  Together they made up the Come To The Well Tour.  The stories they shared, the songs they chose to sing, and their passion for Jesus, were heart touching, often bringing me to tears.  I had the honor of going with my husband, Eli, who is the best friend I could ever have!  It was a memorable evening!

So, I haven't really been blogging because I am new at prioritizing my blogging time and I just didn't get to it with all the excitement I have been involved in!  I am so glad to have this opportunity to share my life with you though!  Until next post!

Love,
Candace