Mimi at the Beach

It's hard to believe that we've been here for almost a year. Weird. This time last year, (February 20th to be exact) we found out we were accepted to MUA in Nevis.

My...what a year can do...

-We sold everything we own except for all of the "prized possessions" we thought we needed to put in 2 5X10 storage units in Arizona. We think about what the heck is in those storage units and wonder why we didn't get rid of it all.

-Dave quit US Airways, so our flight benefits went bye-bye too. Man how I miss those free flights.

-We moved to a teeny-tiny island called Nevis in the Caribbean. Lots of bugs, power outages, rain storms, good friends, and awesome beaches. Miss those Nevis beaches.

-Attended a teeny-tiny branch for the first time. Great times, strong testimony-building experiences, and lessons learned. Miss teaching the ESL class.

-Wasn't happy with MUA in Nevis, so Dave started looking at schools in St. Kitts and we transferred to UMHS in August.

-Mia and I traveled home to TX for my sister Heather's wedding. First time apart since we were married.

-My brother John was diagnosed, battled, and passed away from Colon Cancer in under six short months. Swift, painful, and devastating for our family. I miss him.

-First inter-island (and better be only) move to St. Kitts, to a new house, friends, and branch. Great move.

-And last, but not least, a new baby on the way! We are thrilled and excited for a new addition to our family in September. Mia and I will travel home to TX sometime in August for a few months to have the baby while Dave barrels through school here in the Caribbean. It will be hard to be apart, but a good decision to have the baby at home.

Wow...what a difference a year makes! That's a lot of info. Here's some more pictures of Mia at the beach to calm it all down...