A Teeny Tiny Flower Baby

I finally made my way down to San Marcos this weekend. It was truly one of the happiest moments of my life. I can't believe my brother is a Dad and has a beautiful little girl. A part of me doesn't feel old enough to be an aunt. Where did the time go? It seems like yesterday Cale and I were at the old Rock House swinging on the tree house swing.
I took some wonderful pictures of this beautiful little flower baby, but unfortunately they were lost while uploading. That's all I want to say about it, because I'm horribly upset about the event. So, moving on, here are a few pictures that Kim shared. I'm sure there will be plenty more to come. You can check out her blog in my "Indulge in These" there on the side of my blog. Her blog is called "Love,Love,Love".
Cale and Kim decided to have a home birth and what a neat and intimate birth it was. I believe that Kim is making a website for the whole birthing process, so I won't spoil the details. The story is much better when told from film.

I was finally caught up on the actual details of Zinni's birth.
She was: 6lbs 70z
18inches long
born at 11:25am
and beautiful :)

Zinnia Pearl Bessent

6lbs and 7ounces. A perfect little blessing that has been long anticipated. I got the call during work today. I've been waiting for that phone call all week. It was the voice of my brother on the other line and his voice sounded so proud, so nervous, and so anxious to announce that she was here. He said "Hey Linz, or should I say Aunt Linzie". Tears welled in my eyes, like they are doing right now, as he told me that she was healthy and how teeny tiny she was. He said that Kim did great, as I knew she would, and that she is safe and sound as well. I can't wait to see her. I've got all sorts of ideas in my head on how she looks, as I've pictured in my head for months. I'll see her tomorrow...I can't wait to finally hold her in my own arms. I am an AUNT!!!!

(This is a picture of Cale and I. Seemed fitting because all I've been doing is dancing today. I have a precious little niece!!!)

SA Town Here We Come!!!

It's time to pack up again and head out for another adventure. This time it's San Antonio bound! As you may know, Starbucks is shutting down 600 stores in the US and 61 in Australia. My beautiful little store in Brownwood, TX unfortunately is falling victim as our last day will be Sept. 26th. So, sadly I'll be jobless and what a perfect opportunity to pack it all up and go stretch my legs somewhere else. This closing time is not only about Starbucks, but it's also a closing time for the camper trailer lifestyle. It's been a tough and sad decision, but I've decided to join the civilized ways of most of today and get an apartment. A college bud just took a job as the assistant basketball coach at Trinity University, so I'll be sharing a lovely little place with her. More to come, I'm sure.....

Kona Bessent

Kona is missing!! I had to go out of town for a wedding this weekend and dropped him of at my Mom's house while I was away. When I returned the next day he was nowhere to be found. I've patrolled the neighborhood and posted signs all over town. Keep this precious little guy in your prayers. I want him home!!!

I am one to dream. I dream during the day and even in the night. I've been playing a lot of music lately and I'm excited to get it out on the road and see where it takes me. As of now, I don't have a good sounding quality recording of any of my songs, but hopefully this week I'll be able to accomplish that dream. Even if it's terrible--at least it'll be accomplished. I've got a buddy from work that knows the recording ropes and has access to some equipment. We shall see....and dream...

For now you can check out a sneak peek of my first song, Move Along. It's at www.zoomoozik.com/linziebessent

-Zie

Thankfulness

Happy Thanksgiving! It is currently midnight and the very first moment of Thanksgiving day. What do I have to be thankful for this year? It has truly been the most difficult year of my life, but for its difficulties I am thankful. I'm thankful for the ways that it has shaped me, for the pain that I have endured that has and will continue to make me stronger. I am thankful for the way it brought my brothers and I closer; so close we all lived together for a short time. I'm thankful for my travels. I've gone a lot of places, seen a lot of amazing things, and met a lot of beautifully broken people. I'm thankful for returning home. Although it doesn't seem like much of a home anymore, but I am thankful for one true friend I have and for the love and "homey" feeling she has given me. I'm thankful for my visits to Abilene, though they are short, I come away feeling loved. I am thankful for my friends that are miles away, but have done an excellent job of making the distance not seem like very far. I'm thankful for my jobs. Yes, all three of them at one time. I'm thankful for my health and I'm thankful for my families health.
I am restless and tired tonight. I've been driving since Sunday, it seems. I left Sunday after work to drive to Abilene. I had a blow out on the way. It was terrible. I left Tuesday for Comanche and then on Wednesday for Rockport. I'll work Thursday, yes on Thanksgiving day, lame, I know.
...I wish I was home, wherever that may be.

Austin City Limits

I had the most amazing weekend. It was very stressful due to my dumb bank and my lost deposit, which equals no funds in my account 4 hours away from home, but God was the ultimate provider. He provided good friends, good music, and an over all GOOD time! We saw Regina Spektor, Wilco, Bob Dylan, and a lot of other smaller bands. My overall favorite was Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Her and her band did an amazing show and that woman knows how to rock--her vocals, guitar, organ, piano, and even drums! WOW!