Catch-up Post (Christmas, New House, Baby Gender, Etc.)

Wow! it's been way too long since our last post. In fact, I don't think we've ever gone this long without posting. We were gone for quite a while for Christmas and as soon as we got back we packed everything up and move into out new house.

For Christmas we flew down to Austin for Christmas with the Griffinheimers. It was Morgan's first flight, of course. While we were there, we got together with an old friend of mine from high school, Stephanie Ar. I posted a photo of all of us. Then we had a Christmas celebration with the Matthews (My mom's side of the family) in Temple at the Carpenter's lake house.

From there we went to Dallas and met up with Grandma and Grandpa Motz. We also got to see John Parker. I posted a photo with him too.

Then we went to Paris, Texas to spend Christmas Eve and Day with the Motz side of the family. There are pictures of that below.

Finally, we came home and immediately packed up and moved. In the middle of all that we found out that the baby is going to be a girl! Wheeeew! Hope you're not tired of reading. I will post a picture of the sonogram tomorrow.

Our Friends The Braytons

We want send out our sympathy to the Brayton family tonight. Jennifer's husband Jim past away last night unexpectedly. They are very dear friends of ours and Jim will be greatly missed. We know there are no words that can comfort a dark moment like this one but we want the Braytons and especially Jennifer to know that we love them and through it all, God is faithful.

House Photos

We closed on the new house so it is officially ours now. We thank God for His blessings in our lives. It's been such an exciting adventure. Here are a few photos that we took today.

Morgan Turns 1!

Morgan had a great first birthday party today. He ate cake for the first time and, of course, loved it as you can see. Thank you, to everyone who sent gifts and came to the party! We all had such a great time. Here are a few photos from the party and a quick video of him walking yesterday.

Jiujitsu Tournament

Our team did really well at the Jiujitsu tournament yesterday in Dripping Springs. Thanks, Dad, for holding the video camera for so long. We took home the third place team trophy and I got first place in my division. Here is the video from my first fight. Sorry, Morgan's not old enough to enter yet.