Difference a Year Makes

I have told many people in the last week it's amazing how great I feel compared to where I was a year ago.  Last year at this time I was extremely huge with Sam inside me while Nate was trying to kick off our ministry.  It was a full time of our lives to say the least.  And I can honestly say I am enjoying this fall much better so far:). I just feel like I am in such a better place now.  This fall has been fun!  A few highlights:

Olivia returned to her wonderful school this year and she is so clearly so much older this year than last.  She has a few returning friends and tells me so much more about her day.  I love the little girl she is becoming (most of the time).

Ice cream with good friends last week.  The Weather did not admit it was fall till this week so last week we went to Atkins with our good friends for an afternoon ice cream run.   What I love about this is it's an example of how much more settled we are here, two years in-  we have many good friends and I am so grateful!

Last Friday I spent the day with my wonderful friend Beth and her kiddos.  She captured this adorable shot of Sam.  Again just an example of the amazing friendships I have been given here in this stage of life.

Olivia's fashion continues to impress!

I find comfort in motherhood through moments-  this was a brief moment where they were all playing trains this morning.  Hope for their future as best buds!

And one of the best things about this fall is our staff team!!!  They came tonight for dinner and Nate gave them haircuts!  We also have the wonderful Laura Parker!  After bath time the guys were practicing music for navNight so I let the kids come listen.  It was awesome. 

What a wonderful ABUNDANT fall :)