Well, it’s been a whirlwind, in the best kinda way. We’ve had lots of company, lots of good food, lots of fun and sun, and a whole lotta laughs. The only thing we’ve been short on is sleep, as far as I can tell.
I can say that this morning I feel a little like the dogs after the 4th of July—worn plumb out and filled to the brim with the best kind of summer memories.
I’ll let the photos tell the story (thank you, Mark, for documenting so well!) and at the bottom of the post, I’ll let you know where I can be found the next few weeks.
Puffy tacos. Try them. You’ll be a fan forever.
(s’mores bars, recipe coming!)
Shrimp boil—pleeeeaaaase try it before summer’s over. So easy, so deeeelicious!
(I gave the instructions:: Pretend like you’re having a jolly good time. Pretty soon they were having a jolly good time.)
(All the aerial shots you see are taken with Mark’s drone. Yes, he has a drone. Yes, you can buy one on Amazon. That thing is SO cool. It looks like a small UFO and sounds like a giant bee buzzing around.) Dogs and humans alike are perplexed about what it is that’s flying around overhead.
Do not try this at home.
The sunsets have been absolutely beautiful this summer. I can’t get enough. Hence, the 4,000 sunset pictures on my phone and computer.
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Winners of Atlas Girl! I need your addresses so we can mail your books to you!
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I’ll finish up my podcast series this week and then I won’t be around here much until August. Thank you so much for all your support for the podcast. Y’all are the best!
As many of you know from an earlier Instagram post, it’s finally official—I have a book deal with Tyndale!!!!
I finished signing the contracts this morning and boy was it surreal.
I’m so excited and scared to death and absolutely can’t wait to share this process with you. This is a dream come true for me but so far, one of the hardest things I’ve ever attempted to do. My manuscript is due at the end of October, which seems like tomorrow. Which is why I’m going underground for a few weeks for the most part (I do have a post or two that I want to share between now and then) but will be sending some updates via my blog newsletter so subscribe here if you haven’t. I will be diving into the deep end of writing my memoir and I would so appreciate your prayers.
And also? Stay-cations are THE BEST! Folk Soul Revival has been our summer soundtrack this year. They’re from Bristol, just a hour or two north of us, and have that Appalachian vibe that I love in music. Their first album is my favorite!
Hope you are having a beautiful summer.
Smooches and all my love,
xoxo,
edie
So excited for you, Edie! I will be praying for your time to be productive, insightful, healing, and above all, memorable. Love you to pieces and know that God has big plans for you and the words you write.
I am so happy for you! Congratulations!
So very excited for you Edie! I cannot even begin to imagine the work that goes into writing a book. Cheers to you!!
Congrats, Edie, I have enjoyed your blog and podcast! Thanks for sharing your heart with us. I know your book will be wonderful!
So excited for you and your book deal! Can’t wait to get more updates about that! Also, looking forward to seeing you at the becoming conference in August 🙂
Blessings on you as you write!!
So excited to hear about the book deal!!! Cannot wait to read your words and enjoy the next few “underground weeks.” We will be waiting *patiently* when you come back! 🙂
I have been following on Instagram of course– and I can’t think of a better person to write a book than you! Congrats!!
Congrats on your book contract!! Cannot wait to read tha book! Prayers for you as you go on this writing journey.
Not much of a commenter, because usually I read between changing diapers, homeschooling, or feeding my people. This is just too important–I had to stop all and say CONGRATULATIONS, Edie and THANK YOU, JESUS! So cool how the Lord brings the vision to fruition. Your hard work and committment to this book project will be a blessing to so many. Shoot, I can’t wait to read it myself! 🙂 Though we’ve never met, I consider you a mentor. Your words have encouraged and challenged me in wonderful ways. I commit to pray for you in during this time. Thinking of John 7:38 this morning. I pray that pages of this book be soaked as Jesus’ living water flows out of you. Be glorified, Lord! HUGS!
Congratulations! I look forward to reading your book very much!
Independence Days at the lake are my best summer memories! Looks like y’all had a blast. Love the drone photos! Congratulations on signing a book deal. Do I see the title is Coming Home? Fabulous.
(I am sharing your podcasts with everyone. I am listening to them slowly so I can absorb all the good from them. Thanks for using your talents to bless us all.)
I am so glad I stumbled onto your blog a few months ago. I just have to say your staycation would be my perfect vacation. If you ever want to rent your home and boat out let me know – LOL. These photos made me remember fondly growing up with our family boat and water skiing, although our accommodations were usually a tent! Looking forward to your book and, and in the meantime will catch up on the podcast.
Congratulations Edie! I can not even begin to imagine how scary and exciting a book deal would be. I can’t wait to read it. Blessings!
First let me say how much I loved the photos from this post. So full of life! Super excited for your new adventure. I write children’s Sunday school curriculum for a publishing company so I totally understand the “loom of the deadline.” Praying that the Lord will provide uninterrupted time to ponder, process, and get it on the page. Can’t wait to read your book!
What exciting news! Congratulations and I cannot wait to read the book!
What a fun post, Edie! Love love love all the pictures… Looks like a delightfully relaxing time – I’m talking my husband into a staycation ASAP.
Not to concur or anything, but holy moly – yes, October does seem like tomorrow… No wonder you’re taking time off! I’m tearing up thinking of the good work ahead of you – Prayers as you write this beautiful book.
And, last but not least – what in the world?!? I won a copy of Emily’s book?!? I am so so excited. I will email post haste… and then stalk her at Allume to sign it 🙂 THANK YOU!
Congratulations on your book deal!! That is so exciting. Praying for you and I can’t wait to read it. 🙂 Your staycation looked awesome!! How I love it when my home is full of family like that! I’m sure your heart was full! Missed your Katy. The pictures from the drone were so cool. I know my son-in-law would love one of those. Now, go hunker down and write. 🙂
I am SO excited and happy for you. And I cannot wait to read it! I’m sending you my best inspiration vibes and prayers for sticktoitiveness. Best of luck!
Congratulations! I look forward to reading your book. And I love Folk Soul Revival – just checked it out. Good tunes. Wish I lived next door to you and your fun family 🙂
Looks like you are having a fun family summer! And a book contract too! CONGRATULATIONS! You have some wonderful things to say so I am praying for some quiet, productive work days, inspiration, rest and much joy through the process.
Look forward to reading your book!
PS Don’t worry we can hang on a few weeks while you write!
The Howdy Doody cake is a crack-up! Love all the pics – so summer-ish and beautiful. Congratulations on the book – I.CANNOT.WAIT! 🙂 Will miss your posts but take the time to work, and breathe and enjoy your family.
Much love and inspiration your way.
CONGRATS EDIE 🙂 I have been following on Instagram, so I saw it there 1st! You are going to be a busy gal- continued prayers for you. Enjoyed the pictures, as always, thanks so much for sharing 🙂 Can’t wait to read your book! (missing your posts in a LARGE way)
Congratulations Edie. You deserve this. LOVE your necklace!
Would love the s’mores bars recipe!!!! :))
Want to try your puffy tacos Edie! YUM! Looks like you and your fam are having a great Summer, too! Some of the BlogHer ads are creeping me out on the sidebar. Arrested folks and stuff….eeeks.
Luscious!! Drop dead lusciously gorgeous and battery-charging summer stuff. So happy to see you so happy. And of course sincerest congratualtions on your book deal. It is already a graced endeavor, and I cannot wait to buy my copy. Hugs!! xoxo
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