Family and Friends

Some of EG's favorite people in the world live really really far away. And we talk about them A LOT and we look at pictures of them A LOT and we miss them A LOT! We have pancakes and special bedtime tucks and jokes in honor of these people. (Guppy Guppy, Kacki Cakes, The swirly finger thing that ends in a tickle, "and a tuck tuck tuck." just to name a few) They are far away from us, but so close in our hearts. Their love for us and our kiddos is an anchor that grounds us, a source of much joy and encouragement and a huge reason we are able to be here doing what we do.


God is so good to give us you. And he is so good to fill our lives here with people we love and cherish as well. I feel so grateful for the relationships we have on both sides of the globe that encourage us, fill our cup, and keep us laughing. Here are some of our dear friends from this side of the world! Looks like they are starting a band! (Brandi, Emma Grace must be my daughter. How many rock star band performances did we do over the years?)
And the boys. I love this picture. They are both sporting their baseball gear...evidently Isaac has already been assigned to the short stop position. With Jack's build, I think he might be the catcher? I think he would actually do best as a lineman in football. Looks like they are high fivin' for a good game! Hopefully they'll be finished with the pacis before they meet the competition!

For you guys far away-Aunts and Uncles, and Grandparents and Cousins and Sisters and brothers and friends....We love you. We miss you dearly. For you cute little band members, our baseball team, the gazillion cute little kids in our community and your parents...we love you and we are so grateful to be here with you.