DFW... part2

Last March our dear friends - Trey, Lacie, Kannon and Braden moved way up north. We were so sad, but have kept our friendship strong even though the miles are long. On our way home, we took a detour through their small town for a day and night of non-stop country fun!!!

We met them for church and were overwhelmed by love and friendliness by their new congregation. Then we went back to their house for a delicious, home-cooked meal. Now if you know Lacie, you know that the kitchen is one of her favorite places and that she is quite talented in the cooking department. She outdid herself with a fantastic meal of roast beef, veggies, squash patties (from their garden), green beans (from their garden) , homemade bread, sweet tea and peach cobbler (peaches from their neighbors garden). She even made brownies for Jason since he does not like cobbler! What a sweet friend!!

Even though the food was OUTSTANDING, the best part of the meal was looking around the table and watching our friends. Our husbands laughed. Our 4 little boys ate, giggled and chatted as only children can. Her oldest said the prayer. And Lacie and I wore much loved aprons. It made me so happy to see that with Christian friends, you never lose a beat. The 3 little ones were like 3 peas in a pod. And Kannon was an "idol" to them. He set a very good example with his manners and kindness to the little ones. After lunch the girls cleaned up the kitchen and the 6 boys went outside to play. They live on a big plot of land, so the boys were in heaven! Kannon drove them around on his gator and I think Jacob wants one now!

Two crazy bird friends working in the kitchen!
After playing until 4pm we thought it may be time to leave for home, but we really did not want to leave. And our friends did not want us to leave either! So we stayed!!! The 3 little ones were so excited they had more time to watch the big black lab through the glass. Braden, Rylan and Jacob were due 4 days apart. My boys were early, but we still say that our 3 little ones are the same age.
Braden is Mr. Muscles!!!! And, notice the horses? Yeah, their neighbors have horses. In the front yard. Now that is something you would never see in the city!
What a smile!!!
After supper, we threw the 3 little ones in the tub and they had SOOOOO much fun splashing! Kannon still had his cast on his leg, so he had a sponge bath in the other room. Once the boys were asleep by 7:30, Lacie and I headed out to her garden to pick some of her green beans. It was my first time to pick beans and it was loads of fun! We chatted and giggled as we got our hands dirty and picked 2 big boxes of beans! Later we watched "The Next Food Network Star" and snapped the beans.
We got up Monday morning and drove home. It was bittersweet. We could have stayed forever and the country life is very appealing. It was so heart-warming to see our 4 boys together. As we were pregnant, we talked about raising our boys together and dreamed of what wonderful friends they would be. When they moved we were sad that the boys would not have each other, but this weekend showed me that they still do have each other. We will still see our dear friends... they are practically blood relatives. So I'm thinking that even though there are many miles between us, our bond will continue to grow... the giggles will continue... so will the wrestling... and so will the prayers. What a blessing to have dear Christian friends! Thank you again for being so hospitable and sharing your love with us!!! We miss you already!