Weekend Fun and Packing

The Kelly boys with Grandma and Papa Kelly

Boys + Dirt = FUN!!
Papa and Carson
Getting help from Daddy
Marcus and Papa
Cole getting shown how it's done

Marcus
Carson
Cole

This weekend we've enjoyed having Grandma and Papa Kelly here to visit. We've had a mix of fun, and a mix of packing...you know, the beginning stages of packing where you are a little overwhelmed and aren't certain where to start. Well, we managed to wrap and pack away all of our pictures and decorations, which is a big job. We also have a few other items that Jim and Terri will be taking back with them on Tuesday. I can feel myself getting in the groove of getting things done...which is a good place to be when you are moving to another state in less than 2 weeks.

Tonight we went out to dinner and then took the kids to a park to play. Of course they had a good time and got completely dirty like all little boys should. I think they were pretty worn out after their baths, as no one argued when it was bedtime. :)

I found myself welling up with tears a bit this morning in church...thinking about what a blessing this place, this town, this time, has been for us in so many ways. It was good to live together as a family of 5 and see the twins grow from babies to toddlers, and to see all the new things Marcus is learning. It was also such a good year for our marriage, a time to draw closer to one another, and more importantly to God, more than ever before. All that being said, we are so ready to move to Kirksville to be close/closer to friends and family again. God continues to be opening doors and leading the way, and we praise Him for all the many good things He has done.