Under the Sea with the Carneys!

Just as I was getting a little homesick for our sweet friends in Memphis, we were blessed with a visit from our dear friends, the Carneys, Chad and Julianne, Emily, Caroline and Abby. And oh what fun we had!! And it was about time!! Molly, MK and James were really beginning to show the first stages of withdrawl from the Carney clan!! (And me too!) This family has meant so much to us during our time in Memphis (and beyond). We were so excited to have them come to Macon!!

On Monday, we loaded up the cars and headed out to the Georgia Aquarium. What an amazing place!! This was the first visit for all of us. We did feel a bit like we were on a field trip, counting heads every few minutes, but it was defintately worth it! It was so memorable to see the faces of our kids as they look at God's creation in amazement. As we walked through the huge tanks with these enormous fish, I felt so small and insignificant. But amazed that the hands of the God that created these grand creatures are the same hands that formed us into being. Our God is truly amazing!!

After a full day at the Aquarium, dinner at the Varsity and many smiles in between, it was time to bid the Carneys farewell. As you can see, James was not very happy to see them leave! Until next time sweet friends..........

Low Country with Old Friends

After 3 years of no beach vacations (Memphis was just too far), we were FINALLY able to return to the greatest place on earth........Dafauski Island. Dafauski Island is a small island off the coast of South Carolina (just across from Hilton Head Island). Over the years, our dear friends turned family, the Nollers, have offered their "retreat" to us. From the moment we left our cars on the mainland (no cars on the island), we have sensed that this wonderful place is a refuge for us. We literally leave everything behind as we travel on the ferry over to the island. So, the first opportunity we had to escape from the boxes, call schedule and new office, we were off to serenity!! Josh was able to spend a long weekend with us. It was so nice to be on a "normal" family vacation. For the last 3 years, our vacations have been traveling back to Georgia....which was good too :) . So, it was great to be together and celebrate God's provision for us!

As I drove Josh to the boat (via golfcart) I was so excited to pick up one of my dearest friends, Lisa Aaron, and her 3 boys, Don, Will and Ben. It was so much fun spending time with Aarons!! It is wonderful to have friendships that pick up right where they left off! What could be better than catching up over a glass of wine while listening to all six kids laugh and play, all to the sound of crashing waves!!

Just An Old Sweet Song Keeps Georgia on my Mind

Peaches, peanuts and pecans!! Home sweet home! After 3 years as Memphians, we have finally come back home to stay. The kids and I (along with a WONDERFUL moving truck) loaded up and headed south on June 17th. It was a tearful goodbye, but a much anticipated and exciting trip home. As we drove into the drive way of our new home, I had such an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. Gratitude for all that God had provided over the years. Gratitude for all of the friends and family waiting for us to welcome us home! I guess it was at that moment that I really examined how long it has taken us to get to this point and how many memories have been made.

After a little unpacking, we were blessed to be able to celebrate my Grandmama's 92nd birthday!! Wow!! So, we headed down to Lane Packing to eat lunch and some homemade peach ice cream. It is being able to celebrate times like these that makes moving back to Georgia just so "peachy sweet"!