Happy New Year! I know we’ve been MIA these last few months…and we’ve had lots of questions about where we are and what we’re doing, so I figured it was time to answer in one post. We moved from Puebla back to the States in November and have spent the last month or so re-acclamating to being back and celebrating the Holidays with our families. It’s been a big transition, but we can definintely see God in every step. He has provided a peace in our hearts in spite of many unknowns in our future. First good news – Tyler found a new job and is so excited. He will be the Area Vice President (in Phoenix) for...

This lil’ guy is celebrating his 1st half birthday today!   I love stopping to really think about the last 6 months. It’s been a whirlwind of changes…moving to Mexico in January and having a baby here in March. I know if I don’t make myself stop and reflect, it’s all going to just zoom by. This guy has given us 6 months of pure joy. He is cuddly, loving, happy, content and loves to laugh and smile. He definitely embodies his name, Pax (peace in Latin). I joke that he is the perfect baby, but really, it’s no joke. He has been a joy to us and leaves me feeling like I could have more kids. (Everyone...

We’re back in Mexico! After spending a month visiting family in Colorado and Arizona and attending the 2011 General Council of the A/G, we  are glad to be back home! We had a wonderful time introducing Pax to all of our family, doing a few vacation-type activities and catching up with friends. It was fun to eat at all of our favorite restaurants, shop at Target, drink water from the faucet and many other things that are very different from our life in Mexico…but…the most refreshing thing was time spent with friends and family. It was so fun to see our boys with their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, but it made it...