Been Busy

We have been busy since my last post (almost a year ago!).  Just to catch up and not overwhelm with all the details here are a few happenings...

The boys and I went on a trip to Nashville to visit Uncle Jonathan.  Their favorite thing was watching him play MarioKart.

Sam turned 5!

 

We had a Minute to Win It party for him.  Lots of silly fun with family.

Josh took the boys on a camping trip to Table Rock state park.

Uncle John and Uncle Matt went too.

And Pops, of course!

Trinity Preschool had a Thanksgiving feast for all the kids.  Troy's Indian name was The Wiseman!  

Sam was a pilgrim and enjoyed sharing his feast with Emily.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with our families (of course we were eating and visiting so much that I didn't get any pictures). 

In December we went up to Cashiers, NC to cut down a Christmas tree.  Beautiful tree farm...

We found the perfect one and Josh cut it down.

We approved.

 

 We had several wonderful Christmases and enjoyed the time with our families.

In January we welcomed our niece, Riley Grace.  Uncle John, Aunt Stacy, and Riley.

Sam and Troy were glad to have a cousin (even though Sam was disappointed that she was a girl).  

Just 3 days after Riley was born Josh celebrated his birthday.  Sam and Troy helped him make his own birthday waffles.

The winter months were mostly uneventful.  We spent some time and effort working on the house.  Then in April Troy turned 4!  He chose to celebrate with birthday cinnamon rolls, complete with candles.

Beautiful Easter Sunday...

with some silliness!

 Aunt Stacy went back to teaching and Riley came and hung out with us during the day.  Sam photo-bombing on her first day with us.

We did some hiking in May to Oconee Station Falls.  

Big day for Josh - the Bronco went to the shop!  Josh has been saving and working on the Bronco since we found out we were pregnant with Sam so to send it off to begin the completion process was HUGE!

 We put our house on the market at the beginning of June.  Then left for Malphrus Beach week.  We had a great time swimming and playing with Mimi, Pappa, and Aunt Z.  When we weren't at the beach or pool we were enjoying Krispy Kreme doughnuts or mini-golf.

In August Sam started kindergarten.   First day smile.

Troy and I walked him to class.  He was such a pro he didn't need our help at all!  Can't believe he is old enough to be in "real" school!

Troy started another year at Trinity Preschool in the 4 year old class.  I got to go with him on their field trip to Chatooga Belle Farm for some apple and berry picking.

So, I mentioned that we put our house on the market and after several showings, a few low-ball offers, and lots of prayer at the end of September we accepted an offer.  

We have closed and moved to Louisville, Kentucky!  Josh will be starting on his Masters of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in January.  It is my plan to keep our blog updated more often to let y'all know what is going on with us.  

Louisville is an exciting city and we are learning how to get around.  We had so many answered prayers getting us here.  Stay tuned for more recent pictures of our rental house and the GIGANTIC Christmas tree we cut down over the weekend!