Visitors!

Mark had mentioned to me that one of the perks of living in California is that people call you up and/or visit you whenever they are in town (it is because of this fact that Mark and I met after all)...something he said doesn't usually happen in other places he's lived.
Well lucky for us, we've been lucky to have visitors while both in Columbia and Kansas City. We feel very loved!

David & Tara and crew (Sterling, Truman, and Miss Harper) not only came and visited us in Columbia, but also helped us move to Kansas City. (Oh? You didn't know? We're in Kansas City for the summer while Mark has an internship at Shamberg, Johnson, & Bergman. More on that at a later post.) Not only was it great to visit with them and see the boys have fun on Mizzou campus, but the move was so simple and easy because of them. Not to mention, our little apartment has furniture that we didn't have to rent. :) WE CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!

Then last weekend, Sarah & Jason and crew (Tanner, Andrew, and Miss Margaret) stopped by for a few hours and got to see some of our favorite places in our new city. It might have been a short visit, but it was great to see you all! I am so grateful for my wonderful new family! Check out my cute in-laws and my adorable nieces and nephews.

View out the Window...Pt. 2

So I love the view out our window - especially the tree now that it's green. Hence, the picture in the last post. This morning I was sitting by the window and looked outside (like I have lots of mornings) and saw something totally new. My Mom will be ecstatic when she sees this because she loves this kind of stuff...

I have no idea how long it's been there...but it was a nice surprise this morning. It made me happy that I live on the third floor so that I can see it happening. I took lots of pictures while I could - Momma Bird must have noticed because she came in a minute and took up her post.

View out the Window...

The sun is out, the trees are green, it's a Friday - Life is good....

Katy Trail...

The Katy Trail runs right behind our apartment complex. It is an old railroad track that has been converted into a trail. We've taken advantage of it quite a bit since the weather has been nice-taking walks, runs, and now bike rides! For his birthday (and mine), Mark's parents gave us bikes. We took our first bike ride and these are a few shots I took with my phone. It was a beautiful ride and next time, I won't forget the camera. We love where we live!

A Birthday Visit...

Mark's parents came up for this last weekend for Mark's Birthday and although their visit was short, we enjoyed having them in town. We showed them around Columbia and introduced them to one of our favorite shows (The Biggest Loser). They also came to church with us and met our ward and agreed with us that we have a GREAT ward.

On Saturday, we stopped at Sam's Club, and while there the subject of flowers was brought up. Mark teases me because I like to have real flowers at the table and he doesn't see it as something that important. Mark's Dad, upon hearing this comment, said, "Well, I'm going to get you some flowers!" And he did! How sweet is that!!

Happy Birthday Mark!!

For Mark's birthday, I ran a 5K with him. (Yes, ME run...I must really love him!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!

Meet the Kiddos...

Coco...

In her brand new pot...

Shibumi...

...and Le Cagot...

(And if you ever want to read a good book, try Shibumi.)