something old: something new (day 18)

old: it is not until you actually become a parent that you can fully appreciate babysitters.  when we moved from starkville to king george, that was my biggest prayer request, "Lord, help me find people who will LOVE and take care of my most precious possessions!"  He answered me.  He gave me FIVE incredible babysitters who LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my children and who are so good to me and Mark.  When raising four children it takes a village. These ladies have lightened my load.  They make it EASY to leave my kids. I know they are safe, AND i know that they are well taken care of. what a special, special, gift. girls, you are very appreciated. your hours of toe nail and finger nail painting, reading books, coloring, goofy gaming, snuggling, outside walks and talks, are not overlooked. you will be DEEPLY missed by ME, and even more so by my kids :)

Lindsey:

 kathryne:

amber and stephanie:

joelle: (not pictured)

new:

moving back to Kansas gives us the distinct advantage of being close to MS again. by close, i mean, i can get in the car in the morning and be rolling into Grandma and Grandy's by bed time. that is SUPER exciting.  we have missed MS, A LOT.  we have missed our family and friends in MS, A LOT! the road between KS and MS has been worn in very well and is calling our name again :)  see you soon MS!

~s