Down on the Farm- for a good cause

One of our friends is having open heart surgery. So we went to a fund raiser to help out the family. It was such a fun experience for my total 'city slickers' family!

 

Reunited with our favorite girls!

It's been a few years since we have seen these two girls, Leah and Reyanna- and oh how we have missed them! We had so much fun catching up with them, and the kids were just as excited to see them. They have been through so much and have had to rely on each other for everything. I love the strength of these two girls. I only hope I can raise my kids to be as courageous, brave, and smart as these two.  

 

So glad we can be back together with them, and as Leah pointed out, the Family sign in the back is just perfect for this picture<3 p="">

Cute, talented girls

Haylee is so lucky to have such great friends! These two girls are her closest friends, and she loved performing with them a few weeks ago:)

 

The hardest goodbye

This was the hardest goodbye all of us have had to say. The Hawkins family has turned out to be some of our best friends. Cade and AJ have been in the same class since 2nd grade, Haylee and Amaya were in Drill Team and Tumbling together, and Evan & Kendal - and Dale and Elle, all played together so well. I love Lei, she was such an amazing person and such a great friend. It was so hard to see them go. They moved to Ohio, and while technology is wonderful, and we text almost everyday, it's just not the same:(