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First Blog

It's hard to decide what you want to write in your first blog since first impressions are so important.  So I figured I would start with the main reason the Brittnee and I decided to start a blog (if the name hasn't given it away) and that is the upcoming birth of our first child.  The sex hasn't been determined yet so for now it is referred to as ThomAva, a combination of the names we have selected.  So far so good with everything though as our little one gave us a thumbs up at our last ultra sound.
She has also convinced me to buy a nice (female code word for expensive) camera so I'm sure there will be many more higher quality photos to come.
 

I always said that my, Kat's, and Jordan's childhood could have been a reality show before reality shows were cool so I look forward to using this blog to share and remember both new and old family stories.  And to hopefully share with others the blessings that God has given me over the years and as a way to witness to others thru this.  Here's to the future!
 
 
The pic below is just a reminder of where it all started, I had no idea all the plans God had in store for me on this day but I'm thankful for the good and the bad times in the last year and half.
 
 
 

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world, you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world." - John 16:33


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  1. KathrynJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Hooray for a new blog to follow!!! I win the award for first comment! We need a mountain post ASAP!

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