Quick Updates

We have had a few things happen over the past weeks that failed to make it into the blog.  Here is a short attempt to get them in!

Our first niece was blessed in the middle of August.  Since Lily is a little baby-crazy we got some shots of her interacting (mauling) her cousin Ava.

Next we had our friends Ben and Heather come for a long weekend.  They also have a little one, so once again Lily had a great time playing big sister.  She is going to either love or hate our own little baby in a few months!

This final event probably deserves its own post, but since I only managed to get two pictures, I'll add it.  My family is moving up to Idaho, so we had our very last trip to Arkansas.  Since my little brother is leaving on his mission at the end of the month, all the siblings went out to say goodbye to family and friends and to hear his final talk in our home ward.  It was a bittersweet trip.  On the one side, I am sad that I won't be going back to my hometown, but on the other, its great to have my family closer!

Lily and Ethan had a blast together and spent the time playing outside and with the dog.  Poor little dog.

So farewell to Spencer (almost) and Arkansas!!!