Wrapping up 2017 Strong

Here are some pictures that capture our life as we wrapped up 2017.   

We celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary on December 29th.   Wow life has changed and we have grown.

Facebook Post sums it up well "16 years!!! Happy Anniversary my love. The adventure has provided so many more memories and moments of laughter than we ever imagined. You have encouraged me and challenged me to be better at everything I do through your wisdom and guidance. I love you! You love me well and through that not only love our daughters well but also set the high standard for their expectations of their future husbands! 

To all our tribe around us (those that have been there since the beginning and those that have joined this journey along the way), thank you! Thank you for praying with and for us, thank you for walking the hard with us as we miscarried and jobs changed, thank you for bringing so much laughter and joy that only true friendship can, and thank you for celebrating with us the girls lives and partnering with us in their lives. Each of you is very special to us whether we see you daily or years apart."

The girls were home for over two weeks on break which provided time with friends, family and lots of time to rest which was much needed.

We could not have asked for better friends for our girls.   Lucy is one of Gracie's best friends.  They provide such a balance and support to each other.  As we embrace middle school and beyond we grow even more thankful for these friendships and the parents who are intros together with us! 

I have dreamed of having our family values on display in our home, but could not imagine how perfect this would come out.   One Girl Design is the artist and absolutely made this even better than I expected.  We can't wait to hang this soon.

Maggie wanted to play Laugh Out together.   We giggled so hard playing together.  

eye check up went well.   no much change in her prescription but we expect that she will out grow the need for glasses.  She just uses them at school.   Note:   putting all the drops required for the visit was horrible.   I had to hold her down and a one of the ladies did and then we had to pry her eye open to drop them in.  

Playing dominos with Grammy and Papa! 

A mug!  

A verse for the year!