New Blog

If you still check this blog then I wanted to let you know that Wes and I are posting at a new blog. The address is http://web.me.com/wesleytillett

The Rev

Wes is officially ordained. The ordination ceremony took place on May 2nd. I am so very proud of him. I wasn't sure what to expect because I have never been part of an ordination service before. We were actually surprised by how meaningful the ceremony was for both of us. The day was a huge blessing!

Out and About!

Friends are so important in life! We were able to spend a beautiful day at Turkey Run State Park with some beautiful friends. If it has been awhile since you've been to Turkey Run, I highly recommend carving out some time to do it. Turkey Run has been a special place to me since childhood. It is simply gorgeous and it always feels like I've traveled far away from home because it looks so different than Lafayette.

Wes and I swear by our Chaco sandles. They are our favorite shoes for hiking and we will probably be buying them for the rest of our lives. I mention this because trail #3 is the best at Turkey Run, but you always get wet feet.

Ever wonder what your chimney looks like? Well, this is ours. It needs a little work.

This is the first time that Toby has fallen asleep in a very unusual place in our home. I had to step over him about 50 times but he never woke up. Silly boy.

I think Kidest and Toby are becoming better friends everyday. I love this. Kidest is 15 months old now! She has been in our family longer now than not being. We are grateful for our little sweetie. I forgot how busy a child can be at this age!

Good Memories Made

The end of March brought a trip to Disney. We were not expecting to make this spectacular trip, but a gift made it happen. It was my first time to Disney and I hope to take our kids back someday, but it won't be any time soon...I don't think. We really had an amazing time.

I love how much children enjoy dirt, especially with toy cars.

Toby enjoying a Easter brunch with good friends.

Kidest all decked out for Easter in a traditional Ethiopian dress.

Every year, as soon as the Magnolia tree blooms on our street, we pack up the picnic basket and enjoy the blossoms.

We Busted Out of Our House! Hooray for Spring!

Our next door neighbors for over five years. We love this wonderful family. We had to take a picture of them peeking over our fence because for five years we have had wonderful conversations this way. We peek over too!

Kidest Turned One! Oh What Fun!

For Kidest's birthday weekend we all went to Meemaw and Paapaw's house for fun in the snow, family time and to celebrate Kidest. It was so much fun to be with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.

Kidest didn't look to thrilled while we were singing but she became very excited when it came to eat the cake. My friend, Megan, made these delicious red velvet cupcakes.

She managed to eat the entire cupcake.

Silly guy!

Silly gal!

The Last Week

Kidest is 11 months old today. She grew her first two teeth this month and loves exploring the house, she especially likes sneaking away to the toilet (yikes!). And she can put away more food than her big brother. She is our smiley sweetheart.

Toby no longer has me read "Finding Nemo" to him three times a day, now he has moved onto "Lighting McQueen" and friends. I am happy for the change. At least he picks my favorites to obsess over and torture us with.

These are their Ethiopian clothes they received in celebration of Ethiopia Christmas. Toby surprised me and was delighted with his new garb. He really liked the shells at the bottom that would make noise against our wood floors (so far only one shell has broke and three have ripped off).

Toby helps his daddy paint our basement.

Merry Christmas Everyone!