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The last part of our trip was a spur of the moment thing, when we ran into old friends of ours at the NC Homeschool Convention.  We were invited to their dads vs. sons football game and it was a fantastic opportunity to see friends that we’ve not seen in years! 

Back BK (before kids), we were members of Crossroad’s Fellowship and were in a small group with about 6 other couples.  None of us had kids.  Randy and I were first, having Abbey in February.  Amazingly, everyone else had their first child within a year’s time!  We literally all became parents together, helping and supporting each other along the way.  We were missing a couple of families, who moved away long ago.  But, it was a blast seeing everyone!

The moms – Rebecca, Jan, Shelley, Valerie, Julie, Kristin, me

The kids – Abbey, John William, Emily, Taylor, Allen, Kathleen, and Zachary

John William and Abbey, the two oldest.  Years ago, John William’s parents and I watched a video parenting series at our house, while the babies played on the floor.  I started to dig up a baby pic and post it here, but I’ll save them the embarrassment. 

Abbey and Taylor…very good friends back in the day.  I kept Taylor when she was a baby while Jan worked.  I remember clearly Taylor falling out of her bouncy seat (she was only a few months old, I had her unstrapped for just a second and she tumbled out).  Oh, the guilt!  She looks fine to me.  :)

The game…Randy said he wasn’t going to play.  Yea, right.  There he is in the black shirt, giving it all he’s got.  The boys are in there somewhere.  Not sure who won?  I know Kristin’s husband, Jim, didn’t.  He dove for the ball and ended cracking ribs and seperating his shoulder.  Poor guy is still rehabing…hope you feel better soon, Jim.  And, yes, you’re a stud. 

Marley and Danielle…Danielle is Zach’s younger sister.  Her family has been down to Florida to see us a couple of times, which is always great. 

Rebecca, me, and Val

John, Jeff, and Randy. 

Thanks for letting us crash your day, guys!  We loved seeing everyone!