BIG NEWS!!!

This past Thursday night, Sophie and I were able to attend a surprise party for Missy, who has been a part of our lives for a very long time now. I (Whitney) originally met Missy when I was a freshman or sophomore in high school. Her mother, Cindy, lived with her three children just a few apartments down from us in Cordova. Missy would spend a lot of her time hanging out with my brother who was her same age. Missy's older brother, Matthew, actually graduated from high school with my sister, Erin.

I lost track with Missy and her family for a number of years until John and I were planning our wedding. I went to meet with the wedding planner at Grace. Lo and behold, it was Missy's mother, Cindy. What a small world and what a blessing from God to bring this sweet family back into our lives! Missy has been babysitting Sophie since she was born and she really is a part of our family now. We really think of all of them as being a part of our family.

On Thursday night, Missy's boyfriend Craig proposed in one of the most romantic, fairy tale proposal stories you will ever hear! They are getting married in June of 2009. Our sweet little Sophie will be one of their flower girls, and I have the honor of being one of Missy's bridesmaids. We are so excited!!!!

I am including some pictures of Missy when she first saw Sophie at the party that night. You can tell just from the pictures how much they dearly love each other.






Congratulations, Craig and Missy! We love you both very much.