This weekend was so much fun. The four of us traveled to West Virginia to see Tim and Emily's house and spend some time with them. Something that we hadn't been able to do and so terribly missed!! The extra cool part about it was that Chris' mom and dad, and younger brother John and his sweetheart Nicole came up too. We spent almost the entire weekend talking and playing hand-and-foot (to which Emily finally broke her 9 year losing streak - you go girl!) It was so cool to play and laugh together (turns out I can rock to 'guitar hero' and actually not get booed off of the stage - pretty cool - and of course I'm hooked on the game). We got to worship together - which is always a high for me - and I even got to sit and listen to Tim preach to his teens. (I am so proud of you by the way). For those of you who have spent even two seconds with me anytime lately you will know that the void of family has been heavy on my heart - so this weekend just rocked!! I am so terribly proud to call these guys my family.

Tim and Emily - I love you all more than I can express. I am so proud of the heart that you each have for Christ, for the way that you are caring for the teens of your church and the children of your community. I cannot wait for my little niece or nephew to come on the scene - no child will ever quite have been loved like this little one will be. Keep us up on the adoption! John - Nicole is a sweetie and I can't wait to get to know her more. I'm proud of all that you are doing to further the kingdom for Christ as you grow closer to Him as well. I love you all - thanks for the awesome weekend. Mom and Dad - thank you for allowing the kids and I to come crash your world for a few weeks. We love you so much. Chris - Thank you for the man that you are - my best friend. And the awesome job that you are doing as father to our two angels. And for the gift of your family - only you truly know what it means to me. I miss you terribly and can't wait to see you when we get home!

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