How are we doing?

I've posted a lot about Judah, but I just realized the other day I haven't really given an update on how we're really doing.

I've been thinking about this post for a while. I tried to start it a while ago, but I guess you could say I was having a hard day :). We miss Tennessee a lot, but God has been so kind to us since we've been here. I feel like my days have been full lately and that is good. Time goes by so much faster when the days are good and full.

God has provided a very biblical church for us here. That is a huge answer to prayer. Our souls are being regularly fed and challenged on Sunday mornings. Not a Sunday goes by where we aren't reminded of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how Jesus died for our sins on the cross. This has been so comforting to me, seems like I am very desperate for this message by the time Sunday rolls around. I actually got the idea to right this post on a Sunday morning as I was listening to the message and so aware of how God has specifically cared for us by leading us to this church. However, we are so anxious to be back at Cornerstone Church of Knoxville!

Adam and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary on June 16th. God has also provided a wonderful babysitter for us, so we were able to have a delicious dinner to celebrate, just the two of us. Adam has also been getting home around 3:30pm every day, so needless to say we've been enjoying the extra time together. There are days here and there when he has to stay late, but I'm going to be spoiled when we return to Knoxville and is getting home around 5 or 5:30.

We love and miss everyone in Tennessee and are desperate to hear how you all are doing. Please call or email anytime to fill us in!

Pool Time!

Judah was invited to play in his friend Savannah's pool. In Texas, kiddie pool water doesn't stay cool for long. Hence why I think he actually enjoyed himself.





Judah had several face plants in the water, but he handled them well. Overall it was a nice way to end a 100 degree day.

"Wake up Savannah!"

J's first haircut!

Our little boy was starting to look more like a little girl recently. I love his curly locks, but after the third lady in the grocery store calling him a "beautiful little girl - i mean boy!" we knew it was time for a hair cut. One of our new friends in Texas used to be a hairstylist before she became a full-time mom so she was kind enough to cut Judah's hair for us last night! There were no tears or cut off ears so I would say it was a success. Here's a few pictures:

Before:



After:



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Austin

Memorial Day weekend we visited some wonderful friends who live in Austin. Mike and Adam have know each other since before high school. Amazingly, Mike and Laura had a little girl, River, just a month after Judah was born. As you can imagine it was fun seeing those two together!

We got to see the Texas state Capitol:

and eat at some wonderful restuarants (the brisket was amazing!), but I think by far our favorite part of the weekend was spending relaxing time with Mike, Laura, and River at their home. It was great to get to know them better! Here are a few pictures of our time together!







Judah and River holding hands in the car. They were amazed about getting to ride everywhere together, haha!