What we've been up to in Jasper...

The move here to Jasper has been tough. Tougher than I thought it would be. I really miss Louisville. I miss our church deeply, Jen and the boys, the restaurants, the shopping, the familiarity,....all of it. Each day when I wake up I am reminded that the most important things are here with me....God, daddy, and you guys (and Brady)...but it is still difficult. I can't help but feel a little lost. I just never considered myself a small town girl and here I am. I am sure time will help as we make friends and continue to get settled here. I am just trusting that this is God's plan for us. I find peace in the fact that daddy likes his job and you two seem very happy here. Will loves school and both of you love our new home. I have recently found a bible study and have also enjoyed talking and learning about God with other women. I am no good with out God in my life. He represents what is good in me and when I am apart from Him.....the "me" in me tends to really shine through.

Here are some recent pics of us....dining out at our favorite big sammich shop, a trip to Evansville with Graham, Logan, and Brandi, and just goofing around. Love you so much.

A blog just for you.

Well, my two kiddos, it is just you and me on here. I have really struggled about what to do with my blog. My intent was to capture precious memories of our time together and write about them so you can go back and read them and to also allow others to share in on our adventures but it ended up causing hurt feelings which was never my intent. I take pictures as I feel free to do so and don't want to be put in a position where people don't like having me around because I always have a camera in my hand or are trying to take their picture. So, I have just decided to set this ol' blog to private, keep doing what I do, but let it just be a gift t0 the two of you. By doing this, I can also share a little bit more of myself because I know the only people reading it are you....the two (of the 3) loves of my life.

Happy Birthday Abby!!!

Happy 3rd birthday my sweet, sweet baby girl! You had such a nice birthday party with your family and then at Chuck E Cheese with your friend Edie bug. One daddy-made Yoshi cake, an ice cream Dora cake, presents galore, a trip to Evansville, and 2 parties....you had a BIG weekend.

You are such a light in our lives. Beautiful, fun to be around, and cute as a button. Your big thing right now is growling at everyone. You are either a monster, a bad bird, or a dragon. I think you spent the first 10 minutes of your party growling at everyone. It was so funny.

I love you so much Abigail. You are my little mini me but a much improved version. You make me laugh and smile all day long. I am so thankful God gave me you. We are all so very crazy about you.