Well, A LOT has happened since I last updated this! SORRY!!! I never remember to add more info about what we have been up to! Here is a summary of what Ryan and Carrie have been doing the past few months.

Carrie's mom and dad came to visit in February. It was still a little chilly then and it RAINED! Surprising. I dont think it rained for months since then. We tried to show them some neat sights of Phoenix. We went on a beautiful hike in Usury Pass in Mesa. We saw the sun set as we hiked back down the mountain. The views were breathtaking!

Ryan joined a city soccer league in the spring. He is playing Striker position and having tons of fun.

In March the weather was PERFECT! Ryan and I went to see his favorite team...the Cubs play in Mesa at a Spring Training game.

We have a habit of ending up at Starbucks after Bible Study on Wednesdays. We have fun with friends and get a dose of caffeine!

The desert does have color. The spring here is absolutely beautiful. I went all around and took pictures of the desert in bloom. I had so much fun watching what seems lifeless and dull come to life.

Casey, my brother, came to visit when he got done with school in May. It was perfect timing since Ryan had to go to Knoxville for two weeks. Casey kept me company for a week. I showed him the sights of Sedona, and we got in Oak Creek and walked around for a while.Here we are standing in front of Cathedral Rock.
Well, sorry this picture uploaded so small, but here we are with my sister, Vera, riding horses in South Mountain Park. Vera came for a few days in May. We had lots of fun as usual!

I recently went home for a week. My mom, sisters, and I spent a long weekend in Nashville. We stayed in a cute cabin, rode horses, shopped, went to the spa, and had a great time together.

We are currently looking for a house. There are a couple potentials, so we are praying we make a good decision that will benefit us.

We look forward to hearing from you all and seeing you the next time we are home!