Little Blessings...

1. Spending great time with both old and new friends. We went to KY this weekend to visit Keely and her family, and had a great time. We were sad for it to end, but so thankful we were able to see them! I'll try to post pics from that soon! We just got home from spending time with our new friends Sara and her son, Carter, who was born one day after Sydney. Sydney and I have really enjoyed getting to know them. It is so much fun watching Sydney and Carter interact...not that they do much, but they look at each other and sometimes smile, and reach out for each other. It is precious.
2. Good long naps that Sydney takes and that I am sometimes able to take too:)
3. Sunshine that is so hot, you have to be near a pool to be out in it!
4. Then the awesome storms that usually follow such a hot and humid day.
5. Getting a good long run in!! -- thanks Katie R for that last night!!
6. A supportive and loving husband.
7. New date nights while Nana keeps Sydney...Thank you!!
8. The Lord's reminders of what is really important
9. Opportunities to help someone else -
10. A sister who is about to turn 30!!! HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY ASH!! Love you!

More Utah Pics

Drew got Sydney some much needed sunglasses.

At Sundance

With the Millers at The Blind Dog

With Betsy and John

The family after Sydney's first time eating cereal!!

UTAH!

We just got back from a week long vacation in beautiful Utah! It was Sydney's first time to fly and her first real vacation. I was very anxious about how it would all go, but she did great! She was a trooper on the plane...I was worried about her ears bothering her, but there were no signs of that thankfully. We got to spend some great time with our friends Betsy, Nat, and John Ford and Laura and Drew Miller. Every time I'm in Utah I am reminded of God's creative and artistic hand. I'll post more pics soon!

Our First Trip to the Pool!

I grew up swimming for KRC -- the best summer swim team in Knoxville!!! and spent many summer days hanging out at the pool. Sydney began her swimming career last night at KRC, and I think really enjoyed it:) Here are some pics of our adventure.....

Sydney all greased up with sunscreen...it was 6pm when we went, but we wanted to be safe:)

Seeing a pool for the 1st time!!

She floated and even kicked a little

After she got out...we remembered a new diaper but forgot a dry outfit

A play day with Grant, Laura, and Carter...we sure are going to miss the Miller family!!

The Deck and Dr. White!

Just when it was starting to turn cold, Drew and my dad (with help from others too..mom and Brad) finished up our new deck. We weren't really able to enjoy it much till now! Sydney and I have fun out there on pretty days, and it is always nice to grill out and enjoy when Drew gets home. Thanks again Dad and everyone else who helped with it! We love it!

Also we wanted to congratulate our brother in law and Sydney's uncle Brad on his graduation from Dental school. We were sad we couldn't be there to witness it, but were thinking of him. Sydney can't wait to wear her new outfit. Pics of that to follow in another blog:) We are even happier that this graduation will bring them closer to us again! We love ya'll.

Syd in her sunhat...I know it's a little bit big:)

Sydney with her bodyguards:)

Sydney and Uncle Matt

A couple more pics from the weekend

Sydney with her precious friend Katie Wallace

Jessica, me, Laura, Hannah, Sara

Wedding Weekend!

Congrats to Will and Jen Brewer!! We had a great time with friends and family celebrating Will and Jen's new marriage! Here are a few pics from the weekend.