This beautiful exchange

Today was Lucy’s first trip to the zoo. We went with our friends, Nikki and Maya, whom we hang out with pretty much once a week.
We had fun looking at the animals and having a picnic lunch. I think that she liked the giraffs the most. Hopefully, we’ll get to go back, soon.

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This was the year he became a Dad. And, he is such a good Dad. I am proud of him when I watch him play with Lucy, give her baths before bedtime and try to teach her how to walk.
This year, he has also taken steps to pursue his dreams. He has taken steps [...]

I hope that you have enjoyed this past year as much as Mama and Daddy have. You have brought so much joy in to our lives and we are so thankful to know you. Every good and perfect gift comes from God above, and He definitely knew what He was doing when He gave you [...]

Tony and I had a very interesting conversation yesterday. We have both been struggling to find our “place” now that we are back in Springfield. Part of that has to do with the fact that we still haven’t found a church that we want to build community with. However, most of it has to do [...]

Last weekend, we not only had a surprise visit from the Wilsons, but we spent the majority of it working on the new awning on the back of the house. Actually, Tony spent most of his time working on the awning, Lucy and I spent our time wandering around the backyard, looking at wild flowers [...]

On Saturday, the Wilson clan from Virginia, stopped by for a short visit. We haven’t seen them since September, so it was great to talk with them and hug their necks. And, most importantly, Lucy and Patrick to the chance to play together again. It is so fun to see them together. Being only three [...]

I know you’ve heard the adage that a family who plays together, stays together. Well, we’re hoping that it’s true for a family that blows their noses together, complains together and chain sucks on cough drops together. Since last week, Lucy and I have been sick. Tony joined in on the fun over the weekend. [...]

We spent last weekend with the Hill/Jenkins family. Here are a few pictures of Lucy playing with Grandma Hill, riding the Merry-go-Round horse and playing with Uncle Derek and Aunt Ashley.

It is true! We closed on our house in Charlotte last week. We are so thankful to have to not have to worry about it anymore. However, there is a bit of sadness mixed in. Selling our house in North Carolina officially means that we don’t live there anymore. We have some really good memories [...]

The weather has been so great for the past few days that Lucy and I have been taking walks around the block. I load the wagon with baby, toys and snacks. Here are a few pictures from our most recent walk.