back in beaumont...

for a couple of weeks. actually, the last couple of weeks we'll ever be here in my family's home. my parents have gone and bought themselves a place in houston. so they've gone and sold our house (our house!) too. they've even gone and started moving things out like couches, chairs, books and bowls. (i couldn't find anything to serve ivy's banana in this morning! what a silly thing to have to worry about at grandma's house.)

there are so many memories wrapped up in this dear house: she has helped a family of six turn into a family of twelve in a matter of three short years, has put up with the likes of one ancient dog and two evil cats, has graciously opened her doors for two spectacular weddings, countless birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and the most glorious christmas parties this side of heaven! it's a sad farewell to a lovely place, but i'm grateful our schedule this summer has put us right here to enjoy these last few weeks with my family... one rainy day at a time. hellooo humidity!

{our shadow bend abode december 2008. photos by gentry kanneganti}