Happy New Year!

2014 is off and rolling and we are 2 weeks in. We've had waves of well below freezing (9 degrees) and waves of spring weather that sends you out for a walk. Like many of you I enjoy reflecting over the last years events and pondering all we have experienced - good and not so good - and remembering that in all experiences we learn and grow. In putting this together I realized how many people we have spent some time with since 2014 started and I was encouraged that truly God puts people in your life to spur you on and encourage you. Here's a glimpse of some pretty special people in our lives! (If you are wondering what we did to ring in the new year, it was get to bed on time because our 2 kids are up early no matter what the day!) We kicked off the year with a visit from my dear friend Julie. We met on a mission trip in Oct 2006 to Ghana and have been bonded in friendship since. She and Jeff share the same birthday, the day after mine and we decided to celebrate with a movie of our favorite character, Madea and some girl time. Later we got to play with Brodie and Ellie as they came through town. My mom kept Brodie for a few days then Andrea came through with Ellie as they made a southeaster tour. Cousin time is the best! You'll see some other special neighbors and friends that are just fun to be around! People either bring you up or bring you down...all of these folks, bring us up! Thanks for getting 2014 off to a good start! (I see some typos in the slideshow...forgive me!)

2014 Jan - slideshows