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Keep Austin Free 2014 web (77 of 193)I’m so excited about this post, because it comes as a result of months of planning and praying.  In July, a group of women from around Austin got together to discuss a book called Girls Like Us: Fighting for a World Where Girls are Not For Sale, by Rachel Lloyd.  The book is a memoir of a woman who was bought, sold and sexually exploited, and who’s story is one of triumph.  Every one of us who read the book were deeply moved and shocked by what this book taught us: that sex trafficking is not something that just happens in Thailand or across the globe, but that it happens in our own city… even in our own backyards.

All of us were so burdened by this realization that we couldn’t walk away from it.  My friends Jamie and Janet found Redeemed Ministries in Austin already working with these women.  By their fearless leadership and a team of people, this fundraising event came together to support the work Redeemed is doing.  With the $66,000 raised that night, Redeemed is on their way to openning a much needed emergency shelter in Austin.

I’m so thankful to have been a part of this special event, if only in a small way.  Here are some photos of this fun evening, if you’d like to see.

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Music: All Hat No Cadillac / Beer: Twisted X  / Lounge: Loot / Print: Paragon Printing / Raven + Lily / New Hope Initiative / HEB

Pumpkin Patch Fall 2014 (13 of 21)Every fall, on about October 30th, I race over to the pumpkin patch to nestle Judah in the middle of them and take the obligatory fall pictures.  I always kick myself because, by then, most pumpkin patches are just piles of hay and a handful of rotten pumpkins.  (And then, if you’d like to know, I rush over to select one of the three Halloween costumes left in three sizes too small, because I’m awesome like that.)  NOT THIS YEAR!  It’s only October 4th today, ya’ll….and we’ve got pumpkins coming out of our ears!  BOOM!

We visited the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm  this morning and had a blast!  We loved the small-town Texas vibe, southern hospitality, and homemade fair games.  I felt like I was 10 years old again at summer camp.  And to me, that’s a great feeling:).

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Thanks for reading along!  Hope you and your family are having a wonderful Fall so far.

xoxo,

Casey

p.s.  Here is Judah in the pumpkins at 4 months, Cutest thing!

JudahI can’t believe my baby turned 3 this month!  Everyone always tells new parents to enjoy every moment because time flies, and now I feel like I’m starting to understand what they mean.  Judah is a sweet, compassionate and full of life kiddo who loves all sports, rodeos and dressing up in costumes.  You won’t spend more than 5 minutes with him before he’s talking your ear off about baseball and putting a ball and glove in your hand.

JudahThis summer has been a busy one for our family (in a good way!).  So, when Judah said he wanted a “baseball party” for his birthday, we went back to one of his favorite spots, the Round Rock Express.  We all had such a good time, with hot dogs, chips, cake, a bounce house, playground, and a run around the outfield for the little ones!  We even made it onto the gumbo-tron! (ha!)  The Express definitely aims to please!

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^^so much SUGAR.^^

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^^our buddy Luke is SO cute, and he loved mascot Spike^^

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^^happy birthday from Spike buddy!  …oops, we terrified you.^^

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^^a couple of escapees! ^^

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Campise Adoption (1 of 23)^^the Campise family — smiling because the day has finally come!^^

My dear friend Kathrin, her husband Dave and all of their dearest friends and family celebrated today as they officially adopted these two sweet kiddos, who they have loved and cared for since they were born.  Everyone in the courtroom cried tears of joy as they shared the stories of these two faithful and loving parents.  And after it was said and done, we PARTIED!

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A huge congratulations to you, my dear friends.  I look forward to raising our little ones together.  And thanks be to God for all He has done.

With love,

Casey

 

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^^the beginning of judah’s baseball obsesssion^^Round Rock Express (6 of 14)

^^yep, that’s Zac’s little league hat.  thanks mom-in-law!^^Round Rock Express (5 of 14)Every time we pass a little league field , Judah is captivated by all the big boys wearing their uniforms and swinging their bats.  So, on a whim we decided to take him to the Dell Diamond for a taste of the big leagues.  It was love at first sight.

Round Rock Express (4 of 14)RRExpress-game+sittingRRExpress-feet-me+judahRound Rock Express (12 of 14)Round Rock Express (14 of 14)What a perfect summery night out!  If you’re thinking of taking your family, the Express is home next week from May 27th-June 3rd!  You can grab tickets online or at the ticket booth.  And check out the promotions page for dollar hot dog nights or half price tickets!  Dollar hot dogs likely means mystery meat, but you will get some fresh air and feel the sun on your face, and you can’t go wrong with that.

Have fun!  What else are you guys doing this summer?  I’m always looking for new and fun ideas for the fam.  I’d love to hear.

xo,

Casey

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