First Birthday and First Fish

 Grandma and PawPaw moved in this past weekend!  So now we are a family of EIGHT!

And we all went fishing in the backyard this week.  Joel got a big one on his first try! 

 I think he's a fisherman for life!  He asked all day if we can go fishing again!

Karis turned one on July 18th. She is 19 pounds (30%) and 31 inches (90%).  She loves to sing.  If she hears the humming of a motor or a dog howling, she joins right in!  She is so sweet.  She loves playing with her brothers.  And she loves putting little things in her mouth.   And she just started cruising.  I am so thankful for my pretty little girl!

Ain't Gonna Lie

This house is gorgeous and more than I could ever hope for. 
The mist rising off the pond in the mornings and the views of God's creation all around are absolutely beautiful.  The picture above was the sunset on our first night.  It was incredible with the sunbeams spreading out like God's fingers over our new home.

This is everything I have ever wanted....yet I'm heart broken.

I am mourning the loss of things of the past.  I am resisting change.  I am not ready to move on.  I can't let go...... yet. 

Hang in there with me.  I know I'll get there eventually.   Just know, my heart is broken even though you might see a smile on my face.

Boys and Their Toys.....Our Little Tractor

With all the grass and acres, we need something big to cut the grass.  The formers homeowners happily cut us a good deal and left their tractor!  (pun intended)
The boys enjoyed riding around the yard with dad!