Visits from friends and relatives!

We have been so blessed these last few months to have several visitors from home.

My mom was here in March (during the move), then in early April, Mark, Shiloh -- Graham's oldest sister -- and their girls stopped in for the night on their way to Idaho.

We couldn't believe that the last time we had seen them was when we went to Disneyland, almost exactly a year ago.

It was great to see them again and for the cousins to play together. Gideon really misses his cousins, and it was more of an introduction for Hannah since she was only 6 months old last time.

Then a few weeks later, Todd & Sarah Friesen and their boys stopped in for three days during their northwest tour. Unfortunately they were battling illness their entire time here, but we were able to meet up for dinner the first night.

I've known Todd & Sarah since our freshman year in college and they've remained friends since then. Gideon and Paul got along great and enjoyed being the silly, 4-year-old boys that they are.

In June, my Dad and Annie plan to visit, and then my mom and grandparents are coming in mid-August for my Grandpa to attend yet another Ellensburg High School reunion (class of '35).

Tim and Summer Gilstrap, who only live 3 hours away, haven't come to Ellensburg yet, but apparently we shouldn't hold our breath. (Yes, Tim. I know you're reading this!!!)