the reason we want you to buy our stuff

God has made a way for us to move! we're not moving far away--from scottsdale to phoenix--but it's a GREAT move. we love our new little home, and can't wait for the closing date on june 15th. please pray that God will arrange the details so that this could happen smoothly. brently has been working so hard--taking some classes, working full-time (w/ summer camp coming up quickly), being a husband and a new daddy--and he's also been managing the apparently crazy details of a short sale. soon, though, it'll be over, and we'll be on our sweet little street w/ a sweet little name. the home is tiny--but it does have one more bedroom than we have now. the upgrades are great (it was actually built in '51), and is close to move-in ready. i keep picturing elliot riding a tricycle on the laminate floors. =) the house was under-priced which is the only reason we're able to live in this particular neighborhood. it has a beautiful pool (well, the shape is lovely, but it's not usable until it's been cleaned....and it's REALLY dirty right now) and a backyard if we wanted to extend the house later. anyway, it all seems like a dream after life in a condo for so long. we'd be only 5 minutes from camelback bible church and more central to friends--which we'd LOVE. thanks so much for praying that God's will is done--whatever that is. love to each of you!

our stuff

is anyone in the market for a glass-top table, neutral-colored couch or oak desk and bookshelf? we just happen to be selling all 4. want 'em?

he rolls over!!

what a joy. our little man is rolling over. i'm amazed and thankful that God wove his little body together in such a way that everything functions as it should. elliot continues to develop well, and he is SO much fun. =) here is some proof. =)

craig's list

the free stuff on craig's list really is good for hours of enjoyment. for example:

if you need ham. yes, that's right, ham.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/zip/1754453285.html

or whey. as in curds and...
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/zip/1754201801.html

or perhaps you need a simple red sweater. yes, just a red sweater. here's a whole post about one:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/zip/1752762477.html

retirement??

could it be true?? could this good-looking man really be ready to RETIRE? hard to believe. this post is in his honor. we love him. we love him so much. johnny boy (as my brother and now my husband lovingly call our dad) is a wonderful man--wise, intelligent, Jesus-loving, gracious, funny, and a million other things. waterloo schools recently had a luncheon that he and my mom attended. what a beautiful couple, huh?? we love you guys so much!!

giggling

oh, how we love elliot's smiles. priceless. here's a glimpse:

kaydee's wedding

my beautiful and precious sister-in-law got married in march (ok, i'm a little late w/ this one), and i wanted to post a few pix. congrats kaydee and keith!!