Missing and Reminiscing

Last year at this time, we'd been living off of the hospitality of friends and family since December 27 and were gearing up for our cross-country trek on January 3.  To all the loved ones we left behind...we miss you!  To see the first part of that experience, click here.  To see the second part, click here.  Last year at this time, I was sleeping at Aunt Anna and Uncle Brian's.  So were Sam and Katherine.  The mommies and daddies were doing whatever mommies and daddies do on New Year's Eve.  Our last couple of days at their house included an amazing hike with Sam's family, a going away party for Daddy at his work, and dinner for some grownup friends while I got to be with Sam and Katherine's grandparents.  ("Many more precious memories are coming to mind that I won't list here," says Mommy.)  Happy New Year to all our loved ones, near and far!  We are thankful for all of you and pray for God's blessings for you this year!