Surfside Beach

We went down to Surfside Beach, SC one weekend while in the States with my parents and my sister Elizabeth and her family. These are some of the pictures from that weekend. We had such a fantastic time and it was the first trip to the beach that Molly actually remembers. She is still talking about the waves knocking her over. Wish I was back there now! It has rained here every day since we returned to the UK, enough already!! Bring on the NC sun!

Portraits

Before we left the states, we got the kids portraits taken. These are my favorite unedited versions, we got them done at Victorian Rose and they did a really great job. Molly is almost 2 years old and Daniel is 4 months old in the pictures.

Headed home

Our time here in the US is officially over. We head out tomorrow for the UK. We have had an unbelievable time with family and friends. I have so many pictures to share and memories to show over the next few weeks as I reenter blogger world. Here is a little glimpse of more to come! Please pray for safe travels. Bryon's dad will be traveling back with me to help out with the kids on the plane and spend a couple of weeks with us too! Please also pray or Molly's transition. She has been surrounded (literally) by cousins, aunts and grandparents the past 5 months and going back to our normal life will be an adjustment. Thanks again everyone, God is so good and we are so blessed.

10 year reunion

This past weekend, I had my 10 year high school reunion. Wow, time flies for sure. It seems like we have been planning it forever and now it is over for 5-10 more years. It was great seeing all of my high school friends and getting to know some people that I didn't get to spend much time with in high school. I was planning on writing some philosophical ideas and thoughts about the past ten years but since all of my postings occur around 11pm and with my eyes closed, this is as good as it is going to get!

My favorite candid shot. Quinn's daughter, Mary Katherine, punching Daniel. In case there was any question who is boss.

Our class 10 years later.

Newest Hoke Employee

I think I need some commission for such fantastic shots ;)

Why I miss home

A lot of people ask me if I enjoy living in England and I say yes for the most part.. however, this is why I miss home.

Update

I have been horrible keeping up with my blog while here in the states. Sorry!! I have limited time to get online. We will be here a few more weeks and then we head back to the UK. We have been busy cramming in medical appointments, investment meetings, shopping trips, visits with friends and family and even a vacation or two :). Bryon is back in the UK and heads to Germany for the next few weeks with work. My 10 year high school reunion is next weekend and then one of my best friends is getting married the weekend after that, yay Jenny! I don't have a computer here, I am borrowing family members to check email/facebook so my posts probably will not pick up much before heading home but then watch out! I'm in blogger withdrawl!

Have a great week everyone!

Haley