As we look back at 2007, which was our first calendar year of marriage, we are grateful for all that we experienced together. The year was filled with change and many blessings.
Although the year was full of wonderful memories, we got off to a rough start. Today marks one year since we said goodbye to our dear dog, Brandy, whom we loved so much. Her passing very difficult for us, but we were hoping the year would only get better from there - and it did.
As the end of Kyle's residency quickly approached, we started exploring job opportunities all over Texas. Our prayers were answered, as we felt strongly lead to a great opportunity that was given to Kyle in Georgetown. We then began our real estate search and found a great home to call our own.
In the months before the move, we were very busy. First, we adopted two new puppies to fill the void left when Brandy died. Now over a year old, they have been a fun addition to the family. We also celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary. Then Kyle graduated from residency and Melanie resigned from O'Neill Hill. Lastly, Kyle took his written board exam - and passed with flying colors!
Our lives have changed dramatically over the past year, and we look forward to what 2008 has in store for us.
Just days after we moved, we had friends come stay with us, which was only the beginning of the company we would have before year's end. We really enjoyed hosting all the visitors we have had over the past several months, and appreciate the love and support from friends and family who have come to Georgetown. Unfortunately we were not always good about taking pictures when people came, but wanted to share the pictures we have.
Andrew, Pam, and Ava Penner were the first to come. They brought their new boat so we spent some time at Lake Travis.
Aaron, Stephanie, and Caleb Greene came for a weekend. Here we are at the Inner Space Caverns.
Melanie's aunt Celia and cousin Nick passed passed through to visit and have dinner with us one night.
Melanie's friends from college came to spend the night before heading to Mustang Island for a girls' weekend at the beach.
Jeremy and Ana Good visited for a weekend. Here we are at Iguana Grill.
Melanie's parents and brother have come twice to visit. Here we all are the day after Thanksgiving.
Mark, Kimberly, and Madison spent a weekend with us in December.
Kolby, Lindsay, and Shane stayed with us for a few days in December. We enjoyed getting to meet our nephew for the first time.
Although Acie and Abbie are a year old now, they are definitely still acting like puppies. A couple of months ago, Acie and Abbie began pulling their dog bed out into the garage when our cars were gone, and used the area to tear open the bed and spread the stuffing everywhere. We never caught them in the act, but we know they were both guilty. They expressed such remorse each time they had to watch the clean-up from inside their kennels, but did it again and again. Eventually we had to replace that bed with a new one, but only after making the dogs go a while without one, hoping that when they got a new bed they might appreciate it enough not to tear it up. Unfortunately they aren't that smart.
