A wedding plus family adventures

Beginning the Story in Pictures

This past summer we volunteered to house one of our church’s interns. The first time we did it for week but that just was not enough (the intern was so amazing to have around). So take two, let’s do two weeks this time. But of course that still wasn’t long enough to enjoy having Caleb (the groom) in our home. (These guys are an exceptional breed, I tell you!)

When our two weeks were up there was such an emptiness in our house because Caleb fit right in and became a part of our lives. The kids adored him so naturally we’re all fully invested. So much so it was a no brainer to take a little drive and celebrate such a special day in his life.

But I’m getting ahead of myself here. Before the summer was over we learned that Tabitha, Caleb’s then finance, was coming to visit him and naturally we wanted to meet her (we felt like we knew her already!) and offer her a place for stay. She was a dream and together one afternoon the sweet couple actually babysat our kids so Chris and I could spend a couple hours out on the town.

Time zipped along as did the roads to a church in McDonough, GA, where we got to see the Kenneys start a new and exciting life together.

Totally worth it. And if you say “hotel” to my my kids you better believe they’re going to start packing a bag of toys and things!

And now, a Luau

Despite my almost decade-long career with Chick-fil-A, turns out my head has been in the sand about these themed CFA restaurants. I mean, did you know about them?

Apparently the one we went to outside Atlanta was Hawaiian-themed but there’s an Italian one and who knows what else located in this world. Like, seriously, where have I been??

(I was definitely present for this experience!)

I had the luau burger and a seasonal pumpkin spice iced latte which is hands down the best pumpkin spice beverage I have ever had. Bravo to Truett’s people. What an ingenious blend of gourd, spices, milk, and graham cracker crumbs. Yes, you read that right. Standing ovation puh-lease!

Fast forward to the morning we headed out—but not without breakfast. It’s Bo time!

And that’s the end!

Georgia is a special, special place.

Many thanks to your presence here!