Blessed

We moved to our current town in 2004 (Danny in 2003) being newlyweds and not really knowing anyone here.  We chose this town because it was in-between where I was finishing my degree and Danny's job. We were only about forty five minutes away from our hometown so we continued to go to our home church and hang out with our friends from that town.  We decided a few years down the road to start visiting churches where we lived because we knew we wouldn't want the commute once we had kids.  Finding a new church is really hard and it took us two years to really feel like we knew where God wanted us.  We still are close to many of our hometown friends and see them as often as we can, but we had no idea that when we asked God to bless with new friendships the people He would bring into our lives. Our church is full of amazing people and I would not trade anything for the friendships that we have made. These people feel more like extended family and we love their kids to pieces.  Some of us got the chance to spend a beautiful evening at the lake not too long ago. We took the camera and tried to get as many pictures as we could while chasing all the kiddos. We cannot thank God enough for these friends and so many others that we have at our church.

Brody and his buddy, Kinsey.  I am all for an arranged marriage in their future.  How cute would these pics be in a wedding slideshow? :)

Kinsey's big brother, Owen-one of the sweetest kids you will ever meet. 

Their cousin, Avery.  She is a class clown with the most kind heart all wrapped up in this cute package. Who doesn't love a little girl in goggles and pigtails?

Brody loves his daddy!

Our friend and neighbor, Kristen, with her Brody (known as "Big Brody") to all the kids. His little brother, Camden, will make his appearance any day now. 

What's a day at the lake without any mud in your hair?

The only time they are quiet....

A few of our men with Maddie (the dog) and Aisley Ann (the cutie in the pink tutu bathing suit).

AA's big sister, Adahlyn (or as Brody would say "Ada" or "Ada win"). They are also our neighbors and Brody gets so excited when he sees them outside.

Throwing sticks for their dog, Maddie.

Time for boat rides...

While some of the kids roasted marshmallows for s'mores.

We forgot Brody's puddle jumper so he borrowed Kinsey's.  He wasn't going to miss out on the boat ride so pink it was! :)

More water fun...

Taylor, Avery's little sister, who went from the baby of the group to a toddler in zero time. I love those blue eyes!

We had a great time and can't wait to do it again soon!