The Great Adventure

Historically, Dillon and I make our major life changes in chunks. We got married, started new jobs, and moved all within a few months of each other {6+ years ago that is}- and so it is fitting for us that this summer brought another wave of multiple changes. New baby, new jobs, new home {disclaimer: Texas will always and forever be home no matter where we live...Texas forever!}

Reese is approaching 3 months and she is the most joyful baby we could have asked for. That is the word that I keep coming back to when I think of her little personality. Each and every morning is started with a huge grin on her face and rarely a cry. She was smiling "socially" {this is what the books call a real smile, as opposed to a gas smile} at 5 weeks which is apparently quite early. She has just started giggling and it is the sweetest sound. She loves to talk and kick her feet when she is happy. Her favorite things are bath time, driving, laying on her back or going on walks. Oh and of course, eating.

We now live in Rapid City, South Dakota. Oddly enough, I think this move has been the smoothest transition of any we have made in our marriage. We had time to let the idea (of moving) sink in for a while, so by the time the move came, all seemed to fall right into place and our hearts were ready for an adventure. Goodbyes are always sad, but I feel that the friendships we established in Dallas will be lasting regardless of the distance. We are sad to be so far from family and that is the one downside, but again, we feel that distance is not going to keep us from those relationships that we cherish so much. Dillon has already been super busy at his new job at Westminster Presbyterian and our home is coming together quickly. Outside our window we can see pine trees on a hill and the summer evenings are so nice and cool.

I t is my sincere hope that we begin this next chapter well... Christ has gone before us to pave our way and we desire to walk into this journey with our eyes focused on that which matters- the excitement of a new home, a beautiful place to explore- they are not eternal and I pray to remember that daily! As I was waiting at the airport with Reese before we boarded for South Dakota, a song came to me that seemed ever so appropriate for our situation...

Saddle up your horses  

We've got a trail to blaze 

Through the wild blue yonder 

 Of God's amazing grace
Let's follow our Leader  

Into the glorious unknown 

This is a life like no other  

This is the great adventure!