A Breath of Fresh Air - Literally.

Last week we were blessed with a trip back to Austin!

Back to the land of big bridges, small trees, warm temperatures and sweet relationships. 

We decided to go so we could reconnect with friends and introduce Hannah. 

Since Hannah's diagnosis we have felt lots of support from our community of friends there but it was nice to have more time (in person) for more indepth conversations. 

Hearing everyone's questions about CMV (and confusion, since it's such an obscure virus) got me thinking about using this blog as an avenue of awareness. 

You may have noticed at the top of the blog there are now tabs about us & CMV. My hope is that people who have questions about the virus can find some answers here and be aware of the risk for pregnant mamas. We truly don't want another family to go through what we have. 

Ok, back to our trip. 

It was constant, but good constant. Seeing friends, seeing sights (and tastes) in Austin that we have missed. Visiting our church community, playing on one playground after another, going to a parade and so much more. 

All of us on the plane...surviving. 

Waiting on the parade with friends!

Kids, kids and more kids. What will they all be like the next time we're together? Sniff, sniff...

Above is one of E's closest friends when we lived there. It was fun to re-introduce them. 

Dancin' to the live music. 

Socked out on the way home. 

Our week was full in all the good ways. 

Thanks everyone in Austin for hosting us and making us feel so welcome. We miss you guys and can't wait to see you again!

"As iron sharpens iron, 

so one man sharpens another. " 

Proverbs 27:17

Thanks for sharpening us, friends!