Hugs for Sweet Rosie

This past weekend we had to say goodbye to our sweet kitty, Rosie, of almost 17 years.  That crazy, spirited, sassy kitty cat really did serve her nine lives well.  I got Rosie from a family I babysat for when I was 20 years old.  Right from the start she was spunky.  Not your typical curl up in your lap kind of kitten, but she was playful and oh so cute.  She loved a 2 inch tall stuffed teddy bear that we called "bear bear."  Bear bear would show up in the most unusual places and for years, I'd think he was lost and then Rosie would pull him out of nowhere.  One year after I got Rosie, I met Rob.  She wasn't crazy about him at first (or anyone else for that matter).  She was sorta a one person girl. But as wild as she was, the minute you'd start to pet her, she would purr loudly.  Rosie was with me through 2 moves in college and then she made the trip to Savannah with Rob and I.  She moved with us 3 times in Savannah and survived 2 big doggy sisters.  Rosie wasn't ever too crazy about the kids until Clara came along.  She loved Clara because Clara loved her.  And in Clara's day Rosie had slowed down dramatically limiting her habitat to our master bed and bathroom.  Surprisingly crazy Clara was always very gentle and sweet with Rosie.  Clara's our animal lover and she'd seek Rosie out each morning until the very end and kiss and pet her.  Rosie's kidney's were failing and she rapidly declined over the past 4-5 months.  It's very strange when something that's been such a permanent fixture is suddenly gone.  Cade prepared a precious little headstone in our backyard for her.  He adorned it with hydrangeas cut from our front yard.  We're so thankful for the small things like pets that add so much to life.  We love you, Rosie!

Friend Camp 2013

We didn't waste a second of summer!  The minute school got out, we jumped into our annual Isle of Hope Friend Camp with Cora's friends.  This idea is so genius it still blows my mind.  All it takes is 5girls + 5 willing moms + creativity!  Our day was PAINTING DAY!  The rain didn't stop us!  We painted canvases, a mural, and finally each other!

Lala's Wedding

Just realized we haven't posted any pics of this fun, special, beautiful day!  Congrats to Aunt Lauren and UNCLE Andy!

flower girl kisses jr. bridesmaid

stud

Flower girls...Sloan, Grace, and Clara

The Future stars of So You Think You Can Dance

My great grandma still fist pumping at 92!

Uncle Andy doing the sprinkler!

prettiest bride ever!

So fun seeing my aunts and cousins!

girl of the year

We decided to partner with The Leukemia Lymphoma Society in a fund raising campaign new to Savannah this year.  It is called Man/Woman of the Year campaign.  Basically young business professionals compete in a extensive fund raising campaign for 10 weeks and whoever raises the most earns the title.  Our role....allowing Cora's cute face to serve as girl of the year to inspire people to give.  It was a TON of fun and the results were amazing!  They earned 202K for LLS that will stay in our area.  What can we say, who wouldn't be inspired by this face?

Our Limo Awaits...

the high life

Cora signing autographs

The Crew with winners standing directly behind Cora and Sam!