Family In Florida & Sweet Elise

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It's been a while since I've seen this precious baby girl! Elise was born back in June and I was so glad that I still lived in Tennessee so that I could go visit her in the hospital. Amy and Kevin are such wonderful parents and are so in love with their sweet baby girl! They even survived their first beach trip like pros, I tell you! Elise couldn't be more precious! Elise, Amy, Kevin, my sister Lea Ann, and my mom all came down to Florida to visit us last week! We had such a special visit together! It meant the world to me that they would come all the way down here (with the help of good ol' Allegiant Airlines) to visit! We went to the beach, went on multiple walks around the neighborhood, out to get some authentic Cuban food, lounged in our screened porch, ate some Chipotle, some mint chocolate cookies, made some fish, and made some sweet memories! I couldn't wait to give them big hugs! I sure do miss my family and friends in Tennessee. God is really stretching me! My house felt so full of love when they were here!  
Yes, we went to TCBY! 

 cousin time! this is where we gave Jude the name, "Gigantor"
 we don't have the best smiles here but the kiddos look feisty!
 on the way to the beach




So, while they were visiting I HAD to take some pictures of sweet Elise!! We just walked outside to our backyard and the clouds parted for about thirty minutes! I hope you enjoy! I can't pick a favorite! Yes, the grass is still green down here!


































































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