First Park day.......

March 6th was our first day to go to a park, the weather was about 50 degrees and we all got dressed up and went on a photo shoot, and than to the park. We really needed some sunshine

Oh the times...

I know that change is a natural part of life, but I don't think that I will ever get used to it especially when it involves losing those we care about. Its not actual loss that I am talking about in this case, no one is dying, but people are moving. Many times when people move they say we will keep in touch, but its not the same. Things change, new friendships are made and lives mature. We experienced this when Jesse's best friend Benjamin moved to Seattle, sure we still see each other from time to time but we really miss(Jesse misses more I guess) the ability to see each other on a daily basis if that was the desire, to play video games, have deep conversations, that friendship. Now were are faced with two couples we are really close with leaving Spokane.
Our friends Ryan and Kelly coffee have been apart of our lives since we moved to Spokane, Ryan has lead our married life group and we have developed and cultivated a relationship with them. There has been some hard times, times when we didn't always see eye to eye but during those times were moments we took to grow, to work those things out and in that we became better friends. We really loved having them in our lives, and hope to maintain contact.
Then there is our other friends, Alex and Alicia who's duty to our Country calls him to move. We don't know where the military will move them, and it could be anywhere. These friends have also been with us for almost 4 years. We have been there for the births of each of our last two children, and have served together at our church. We have laughed together, and cried together. Talked about our marriages, and our children. WE will miss you guys, and will treasure each moment we have until you leave.
These are dark, sad, transitional times for us!