Eegads! I'm Boy TRAPPED!

What a fun weekend for momma to get away from her princesses and spend time getting to know some little gentlemen. This past weekend, Derrick gave me the gift of time to spend with the Giffey family down in Tennessee. I had a great time and often found myself "boy trapped" (which doesn't ever happen at our house...guess I know how Derrick feels now.) I think I played more Mario Kart in one evening than I've ever played in my life and for the first time that I can recall in my adult life, I played 2-on-2 basketball. I loved just getting to know these little boys and do everyday life with them. Also, learned to thank Jesus for, "the sun, and the rain and the "citrus" seed." (I get it Grady!)

Gail & I got to have some girl time too. She's currently expecting her fifth boy (any day now) affectionately called G5 (The fifth G: Grady, Gavin, Gunnar & Gage. Get it?). She amazed me with how much energy she had. I made her walk around the Cane Creek Lake for old time's sake and we went out to dinner and a play on Saturday night. Here I thought I'd get to take a nap every afternoon...I called her energizer bunny! I took more naps than Gail did.

We got to attend The River Community Church. It was fun to see a few old friends and watch how the "little" kids aren't so little anymore. The last words I heard were from Gunnar, "Next time, bring your kids." I'll try!

I was able to grab lunch with a friend, Amber, in Nashville before flying home on Monday. It was fabulous to catch up and edify each other in really just a short time. That's what I love about relationships built on Christ, there's always something to connect on and common ground.
Now, it's onto the next chapter in our lives...we bought a house! Yeahoo! We're so excited and expect to close on February 17. It truly has been a blessing to be (quite literally) "with" family for this stay but I see that's important for our family to be on our own and most importantly together with our daddy.