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We spent a few weekends exploring the town and surrounding cities.  One day, we decided to have dinner at a restaurant on the way to Arlington.  Andrew wanted a picture of himself next to the water fountain.  How could I resist this handsome fella? :o)

Midlothian Christmas Festival

As a small town, Midlothian does a lot of need activities in the downtown area.  Being new to the area, we were excited to take part in the Christmas Festival and parade this year along with Mike, Brenda and the boys.  It was a lot of fun and gave us a good feel for the town overall! 

The kids loved getting new hats even though it was a pretty warm day still :)

And Baby Makes 5!

We learned in the midst of trying to sell our home, buy a new home, move and David embarking on a new career that we were expecting!  We were suprised by the news but know that God has special plans in store for this baby!!  We held off telling Andrew and Alyssa for awhile because of complications early on in the pregnancy.  Thankfully, things improved and we were able to finally tell them! :)  We took them to dinner at Saltgrass Steakhouse and had them open their gifts.  It took awhile to figure out since Andrew was just learning to read but when he figured it out, I couldn't believe JUST how excited he was!!!  I don't think Alyssa has figured it out still but am sure that things will be come real pretty quickly when our baby comes home! :)

 

A lot of other folks were excited too!

Dolores Ashley Pace Congratulations! HOW EXCITING!!!

Ilene Tayman Congratulations!

 

Kelly 'Adams' Poehls Exciting & surprising news...Congrats!!!

Kellee Blomgren Ok you are seriously the 4th prego announcement this week!!! Got to love facebook for all the good news it brings me :) Congrats!!!!

Kimberly Payne Congrats!!!

Lanes Xsix Congrats to all of you! What a wonderful blessing! Xoxoxo

Pam Mason Wynn what a precious photo!

Lauraleigh Pace Sullivan Congratulations!!!!

Elizabeth Scholes Yea!!

Stephanie Giddens McCommas Congrats!! How exciting!!

Tejal Kiran Wible Congratulations!

Jennifer Chambers woo hoo!

Kirby Huffman Congrats!!!

Shannon Fleshman Congratulations!!!!

Beth Weems Congrats Tiffany!!!!!

Linda Ballard Denny Awesome!!! So happy for you and David, Congrats to your family.

Pam Medwid Congrats!!!! :)

Kimberly Penson WOW!!! Blessings to you!!

Wendy Reynolds Aaaaw, Congrats!!!

Sheri Bishop How exciting!!! We are so, so happy for you and your family!!!

Dianne Scott They looked EXCITED! Congratulations to all

Tracy Heineman Congrats you Guys!!!

Kathy Toy Bledsoe Yea, Grammy now for the 8th time! Nice ROUND number!!!!!!! Can't wait to spend more time with ALL of you now that you are closer! LOVE YOU

Elizabeth Riley congrats to the whole family!

Tiffany Danchik Davlin Thank you, guys! We are excited about this (SuRpRiSE!) gift from God! :)

Michelle Stanley Katz Congratulations!

Kelly Maddux McCarver Ohhh so exciting!! Ok..so did you know you were pregnant when yall were looking for a new house? :) If not someone can share and it will be fabulous!!! Excited for yall!!!!!

Heather Christine Henry WOW!! Congratulations!! :D

Tiffany Danchik Davlin Kelly Maddux McCarver... We found out about a month or so before moving... Right when we were on our final run of house hunting! Thankfully we found out in time to ensure we got a house with enough room for our growing family!!

Laura Omer What happy news! Love you.

Shannon Surratt Arthur Aw! Congratulations! :)

Thanksgiving 2012

Per our tradition, we traveled to Jefferson for Thanksgiving.  We had a wonderful time and this time it was extra special since my cousin, Kristen, and two of her children came to visit along with Uncle Milton Pace!

House is SOLD!

We listed our house at the end of August and on November 16th, it officially SOLD!!!!   It was pandemonium trying to get packed up as I was supposed to not lift/exert myself.  Thankfully, David and Kelly were able to do tons along with some amazing friends who were able to help!  And of course ;) the kids helped too!

So that we didn't forget, I had to put some pics of our old home here.  It was our first home as a married couple and the home where Andrew and Alyssa spent their first few years.  While we often cursed all the projects and remodeling ventures we had on it, it was our first home and occasionally, we do miss it! :)

 

 

We purchased a new home in Midlothian, Texas the same day our house officially sold after a whirlwind of looking at homes the weeks prior.  While we love our new home, after 6 months we are still getting settled.  9508 Brookwood Circle had been our home for so long that it's taken time to adjust.  We love Midlothian though and are excited to be back in the DFW area.  It's windy ALL THE TIME here but the people are great and we are enjoying the Blessings of being here.  David loves his new job and I love the transition to working from home that allows me to have more time with our children!  God is good ALL the time and in ALL things!

 

And now our next chapter in life begins at 938 Masquerade Drive in Midlothian!