Family Time

I finally downloaded the pictures on my camera to my computer and realized I still hadn't written about our trip to Nashville at the beginning of August. It was a short and very last minute trip, but we wanted to try and see Brandon, Jill, Joshua, Aby and Isabel before the chaos of school began again. It was only our second time to see Isabel since she was born in February, so most of the few pictures I took were of her.
Brandon reading to Joshua and Aby

Isabel's face after tasting a lemon

I love her expression here!


For some reason, Isabel was terrified of Ryan. We think it was because of his facial hair. It didn't matter who was holding her, if she saw Ryan, Isabel started bawling. It was so funny and yet so sad at the same time.

Though it was a short trip, we made it to a nearby Black Eyed Pea. That probably means nothing to most of you because it's apparently a regional restaurant, and there aren't any that we know of in this part of the country. Their website only shows locations in Texas and Colorado, so I'm not sure what the deal is with one in Tennessee. Anyway, for those of you who don't know, Ryan and I met at the Black Eyed Pea in Arlington more than ten years ago. Ryan and Brandon had been working there for awhile, and I started the spring of my senior year in high school. Praise the Lord for causing our paths to cross! It was great to reminesce over some great southern food!

We had a great time together and feel so blessed to live this close to Brandon and Jill. Thanks, guys, for opening up your home and changing your plans on such short notice! We love you!!