Back home...

Well, we are back home...in California that is. We went to Tennessee this past weekend to visit family and attend the wedding of Paige and Zach. We had such a great time!!! We got there on Thursday and went to a well known dinner theater with Josh's parents called the Chaffin Barn. We had some great conversation over dinner and laughed so hard during the play. What a blessing to spend such good quality time with people we love.

Friday Josh was able to visit with one of his best friends from college, Dave. You forget how much you truly miss someone until you get a few hours to be with them again. We miss you guys and wish we lived closer!!!
Saturday, the guys (aka Josh, his dad and his brother) played a round of golf, something they hadn't done together in a very long time. Though they were a little rusty in their game (from what I heard they laughed at Josh and his shots alot!), they really enjoyed being with each other which was so good to see.

Sunday was spent with church, more golf, shopping and watching the Saddleback debate with McCain and Obama. Wow!! I am not super into politics but that was great! I really appreciated the questions that were asked and was really able to see more of who the candidates truly are.
Through out the whole weekend we were able to meet and get to know the two of the newest members of the Strahan family. One was our nephew Ian (sadly I do not have any pics of him...hopefully at Thanksgiving!). He is so cute and so tiny! We look forward to watching him grow.

The second member was Matty Jo, Josh's parents new puppy! I fell in love with this guy instantly and am excited for the day when we have a yard and are able to have one of our own! He was so cute and so much fun! I can't wait to see him again at Thanksgiving and watch as he interacts with our little Shiloh. That should be a riot to say the least.

We were really sad on Monday when we had to leave. We had such a good time with both sets of parents. We miss them both so much. Jerry and Rebecca, we already miss being with you both and are anticipating our return at Thanksgiving! Both Josh and I had forgotten how much we loved Nashville. Our hope and prayer is that one day we will be able to return to the place where we fell in love and where our lives together began. Only time will tell....

We came home to our precious little dog who was so loved and cared for while we were gone! Thank you soooo much Katie and Matt! You guys are awesome!

Also, when we returned we found a little package on our steps from my sweet brother and sister in law. It was a little gift for my birthday that Ashley made herself. Check it out! Thanks Ash and Graham!


Now we are back and settling into a routine here in Pasadena and make this place....well feel like home!