A Blacksburg January...

...Means finding as many fun things to do INdoors to keep our sanity! And knowing that we still have all of February and March to get through before spring even begins to show up... Cold, windy, wet....

This past weekend we gathered with a bunch of our friends and had a pizza night! The kids all had a great time playing with each other- chasing each other around and tiring each other out (YES!!). Our hubbies also enjoyed hanging out- something they rarely get to do with their work and school schedules. I love these sweet friends we have been so blessed to get to know the past year and a half.

Garrett and Sheena have the best pizza making equipment. Must get one of these!

These women have meant so much to me since moving to Blacksburg. I left behind a group of really close girlfriends in Harrisonburg, and when we first moved here I wondered if I would ever have friendships like those again. The Lord really provided for me beyond what I ever imagined!! They have been such a provision of the Lord's, and a reminder that he really does go before us every new place we go!
Me, Danielle, Julie, and Sheena

This is Abby's new face. I call it her "how dare you" look. If you bump her, take something away from her, or she falls down, she looks at you like this as if you have done something horribly wrong to her.

All our kiddos chowing down

Andy got chased around by the kids, and I'm not sure who enjoyed it more-him, or the kids! But, it melted my heart to see how much he enjoyed playing with them. He is such a good Daddy and will be so good with more- good thing, since we want a big(ish) family!



What else we've been up to lately:

My parents came down for a Basketball game a few weeks ago, and Abby got to enjoy some piano time with my Mom.

Abby got a new tote bag for Christmas, and has been enjoying carrying it around the house


Uncle Andy came to visit and let Abby play with his Blackberry. Abby can't wait to see her bff Lallie Beth next month!

Some days, all you need is a pink cammo vest to get you through the day...


I wanted to show you how much Abby has changed in the last year with these last two pictures.