Florida 2013

More FL pics to come! :)

Dad, mom and me

Eight Years Later

back row, left to right: Grace Silverstein and me - front row, left to right: Peter Schmidt, Lily Silverstein and Aaron Silverstein

So you're probably thinking that we all knew each other in the first picture. Well we didn't! Back in 2004, we participated in a home school spelling bee but none of us knew each other (except Grace, Aaron and Lily of course;)! There were many participants - of all the places I could have stood for the group picture..... I was nestled among these four. And now, eight years later, we're fantastic friends. So yesterday we reenacted the 2004 picture at our house - holding our original awards. :D

SPECIAL thanks to Mrs. S. for taking the original 2004 photo! :D

Our blank expressions were driving me crazy, so we had to get a 'normal' picture ;D

You guys are the best friends I've ever had. I'm so glad God crossed our paths (again!) :)

<3 Em

A Happy, Happy New Year

2012 is off to a good start! :) Here are a few highlights of today's activities.

After a wonderful time of worship at my grandparent's church, we drove home the 'back way' and they showed us their library ♥ and a few other places. 

The "Whiz Kid" statue near the library entrance. I loved it!

I've always loved my grandmother's decorations. They've been to so many places and have  such unique souvenirs, paintings/drawings, decorations, etc.! - mostly from England, Germany and Switzerland I believe.

 I love Gram's thimble collection! This picture does not do it justice.

My dad wanted photos of all the watercolor paintings, so I went around the house and took pictures of everything. :) Typical Emily. (this time I had an excuse)

I love their magnet collection, also. Guess which one is my favorite of these three!! xD TARDIS!!!

This is a quote from my great grandfather, Papa Taylor. :)

Playing Zonk with dad and BigDaddy! So much fun! :D
[photo taken by my mother]

I've had a blast in Florida. I wish we could stay much longer!!

Blessings!!

~Emily