Lake Days and Friends!

We have been jumping around visiting as many friends and family as possible during our time back. It's been quite the marathon but so fun and special.

"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live"

So we have been living.

{and will probably crash when we get home}.

We enjoyed a great lake day with childhood/forever friends. This group has been so supportive and encouraging during this past year. We are so thankful for them.

Jessica!

Can't wait for this group to come visit Az!

Ty made a quick appearance for the picture.

We must welcome baby Koda to the world. This is Lexie's new pup!

We spent Memorial Day with the Scotts

We are so thankful for Katie and Perry. Such wonderful friends!

Colten, Dylan, Cody, Katie

Koda.

Happiness.

It's been refreshing to be back in Alabama with great friends and family...and the color green.

"He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters."

Psalm 23:2

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