free to be

a kiss by the tree!


Ryan and Tara on Thanksgiving


Riley!!



The past few weeks have flown by but they've been full of really, really good things. :)

1. a trip to Indianapolis--We finally had time with our niece who we couldn't possibly love anymore than we already do. We are currently referred to as "Munga and Ki". Munga is a new one for me...I've been around a lot of kids and never has my name come out quite like that. I'll admit it doesn't exactly have that lovely roll off your lips kind of ring to it but at the same time, when she says it I think it's adorable. :) We also spent an evening with Marcia, Greg, and Ava. A cozy fire in the fireplace, cocktails and hours of conversation was more than I hoped for. Between them and Kyle's family living there too, we have plenty of incentive to move north. Marcia, if you read this, thanks for taking time to hang out. We love you guys.

2. Thanksgiving with Ryan and Tara (and Tara's mom and sister Sarah). We got to spend the holiday with some people we love the most. We laughed all the way through dinner-and enjoyed a movie with full bellies. good stuff.

3. It's a wonderful Life at the Barter Theater. This past Saturday night we went on a real date to see a play at Barter Theater. The play was wonderful and it felt good to get dressed up, and to go somewhere special. We had coffee afterwards in this quaint coffee shop. We stayed all warm inside despite the cool temps outdoors. The drive was beautiful with the first glimmers of Christmas lights winking at us from the side streets.

4. Another Thanksgiving day dinner with Em and Jody. Yeah, we've eaten well this past week! We had a lot to celebrate with them since they recently found out they, too, are pregnant. yay! It's always good to be around them. They make us laugh; they love each other well.

Those are the highlights but even in the middle of all of that there have been more sparkles of good.
Wishing you the same!

we decided this is a turkey bulge not a baby bulge...nonetheless, it's a preview of coming attractions!


Ava! (Marcia is the pro on the other side of the camera)


Marcia and Ava