Hey Y'all!
It has been quite a while since I've posted anything which I am very sorry about but life has been so super busy! Just the way we like it around here lol. So much has happened in just the past few months that I will have to just recap for you guys.
We finally got our assignment and we are moving to Minot, North Dakota, aye. lol So looks like we will be the odd balls who say y'all. It is looking like we will be there for a few years which we are looking forward too. We have both been learning as much as we can about how to live in the cold weather state which will be a huge change from our blazing hot Texas and Louisiana but there are so many thing to do in the snow! We know that God will be with us no matter where we go. This is a great adventure with God in the driver seat.
Since we will be living further away from our beloved Texas than just an hours drive we have been trying to spend as much time with our families as possible. At least one weekend out of each month we have met Ricky's family at his Aunt's lake house where we have the best time :D Then on Memorial Day weekend, we finally were able to make it down to Austin. We saw my family and enjoyed getting to set up my grandparent's new computer for them. God certainly provided in that situation as He always does. Sam has tagged along as usual, he just loves his car rides.
We have also spent lots of weekends playing the weekend warriors of S. Gate Road lol. Since discovering pinterest I have kept Ricky and myself pretty busy building and creating fun things we can take to add to our next home. Our latest project was a pair of hammock swings that are now hanging from a tree in our backyard thanks to Ricky's ingenuity. It seems that if it is crafty, I am drawn to it and so as usual I am putting my nose to the grindstone and cranking out crafty item after crafty item. I love it and I'm pretty sure Ricky does too ;P
Exercising has also now become a daily endeavor for both of us. It is a challenge but we both know it is best to keep our selves healthy and working. My goal is to run a 5k and Ricky wants to get hundreds across the board at his next physical fitness test. We both have lots to do but it is all worth it.
We have also been busy with a new little addition to our backyard! Sam found a little baby bird a few days ago, which he has been obsessed with, that is now on its way to learning to fly. When I came across this little guy I immediately put him in an old shoe box, trying very hard not to touch him, and put him up on a table so that the momma could find him. It still just amazes me how God created every living creature to take care of its young. Even though it was not in the nest with its siblings the momma bird made an extra trip to make sure that little one was fed. She made sure to let us know when we were too close to her little one. Ricky and I sat in our new hammocks to watch them and we were fascinated. Well the little one is on its way to flying and has Sam on his toes lol I look forward to seeing that little guy fly around our backyard.
This next weekend we will be celebrating Adrian, our cousin Cody's fiancee, coming into our family! We are so happy and excited for both of them starting this great adventure of their own. It truly is a blessing to have someone to experience all of God's wonders and experiences with. It reminds me how blessed I am to share that with an amazing man of God. I already know I will tear up with joy for them and knowing the long wait to the alter is finally at an end. We wish them the very best and look forward to seeing all God has for them.
Also keep us in your prayers because I will be flying by myself for the first time to California in two weeks! I am so excited to get to spend time with Ricky's family at Dinky Creek. I will unfortunately be going by myself because Ricky is still in training, which I am sad that he will not be able to go too, but I will be proudly representing our little family. Anyway, our three year anniversary celebration will be the weekend I get back so lots to look forward too.
I will keep you all posted, hopefully sooner than a few months lol. Praying lots of love and blessings over all of you! God is truly always faithful and good. Will post soon!
Love,
Ricky and Lauren
Deuteronomy 31:8 "It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
