In the words of Aliya Jade "a thankful heart is a happy heart".   Our tire blew out on our move across the country.  It happened in a one-lane construction zone on the highway with bumper to bumper to traffic, we were so thankful that everyone was safe. There was no use getting grumpy about the unexpected de…

I love this moment. My favorite people together in a hotel room. Nothing beats family time. :)

We have packed all our things and are ready for our move to NH tomorrow!

My mom used to say to my sisters and me, that she wanted to put a brick on our head so we wouldn't grow so fast.  When I was young I didn't understand what she meant, now I do.  Trent turned eight today.  I am amazed at how fast the past eight years have gone by, how many things he has learned and how muc…

is saying goodbye to good friends.  IL has become our home and leaving friends and Nate's family is very hard.  Ronda and I were neighbors and instant friends.  When we met Trent and Meridith were not even one year old and Nate and Greg worked long hours.  It was so nice to have each other to rely on for friendly…