WE'RE BAAACK!

Well, people have been on us long enough to start updating our blog, and it is about time. I can't believe we haven't posted anything since April!

The past 5 months have been pretty great. We've both graduated, I've started a new job that I LOVE!, we've built many great memories with our friends and family, and we've welcomed another nephew into our lives! And that, of course, is only the short of it.

Thanks for not giving up on our blog; we're happy to be back and will try to update faithfully!

Springtime in Springfield

I can't get enough of spring; of the new leaves on trees, of the tulips and irises, of the sunny skies and warm weather, or of the beautiful blossoming trees. Every time I step outside I can't help but feel a childlike giddiness and a sense of wonder and awe at God's beautiful creations.

Here are some pics of what I am so blessed to be able to view every day through the windows at work:


and as I'm walking to and from campus:

And the winner is....

It was close. We went through 3 full rounds of some pretty intense boxing, as you saw, and the decision went to the judges. After a few seconds of anticipation, Kayla's hand was raised in victory!

So based on your votes and comments, that's no surprise to you. But you'd be surprised how close it was. I just about lost it for myself... I was punching so fast that the sensor wasn't picking everything up!!

Oh, and just so you know... we had no idea that Brian and Devon were capturing it on film! We're glad they did, though - it was pretty funny to see!