Don't even have a title to describe these cray cray months

Well I'll jump right to the exciting part.  My brother got engaged!  He popped the question on New Years Eve.  The phone call was the best phone call I've ever heard.  They're a pretty cute couple if I do say so myself.

It's all happened very quickly.  It feels like just a few days have gone by.  But it's really been a few months.  Just two weeks from this Saturday until the wedding!  I'm so glad my bro picked out a Godly lady.  She's pretty, talented, and she sure can sing.

In January us Stouffer ladies went to Florida along with another bridesmaid, Lauren (she's pretty cool too).  Here are some pictures from that week.

Delaney and Erin Claire.

I kinda like her...

The weather was so beautiful there.  We took a wonderful walk around the neighborhood.

They're pretty much babes.

The most awesome part of the trip was Darby's shower!  Delaney did an excellent job arranging everything.

Waiting patiently.

The beautiful bride. She seriously is beautiful...

Lauren and me. <3

They got stuck at the sink after the shower. #p31

We also went to a wedding show where they had photo booths! Lets just say I'll remember it forever.

Practicing up in Michael's. 

I was finally able to meet McKenna and Kaylee Gasper after many months of waiting!  

Chilling.

Then Lauren, Darby, and Chris were able to come to our house for a few days.  And the Bradshaw ladies gave Darby a shower!  

Sisters :D

That's all the pictures I have, but I know there will be more... This is just the beginning.

~Caroline

Daniel's Birthday/Reformation Day

November 1st, we celebrated Daniel's 20th birthday.  

The next day, we started our Reformation Day at our church.  

Some brave people stayed up all night Friday to roast a pig for Saturday's dinner. 

Jana, Anna, and Camille.

We first had a lecture on worship, then headed out to the pasture to play a game organized by Mr. Bradshaw.  

Explaining the rules

The idea was to burn the tick on the post as fast as possible.

The winners!

Then we had a skeet shooting contest.  

Emma and Olivia.

Some of my favorites! Mariah, Abi, and Willa. :)

Tried to get a picture of the beautiful sky... Thanks Kenan :)

Emma, Kenan, Camille, and Jana.

Lovely Tricia Ann.

~Caroline

Memphis/Arkansas Trip

Last month some of us headed to Memphis to help The Morning Center get off the ground and start seeing patients!

It was such a great experience.  That trip helped me understand how much women need our help.

Then we got to go see Christopher!! Although we only had a few hours with him, it was really good.  Some days I go to tell him something, and then realize he's gone.  Those days are hard.  But, I'm thankful he's just a text or phone call away.  Technology is great for that. :) 

~Caroline  

Another Florida Trip!

Yes, we went to Florida again!  I went back for more treatment, and had a very successful week this time!  Just mom and I went. 

We were very blessed to have a beautiful, traffic-free drive down.  On our way back, well, that's a different story.  :)

Arrived!  

 On Sunday we worshiped at St. Andrews, and also got to visit with some of the Sprouls, which involved frozen yogurt. :) 

This is downtown Celebration where we went every day for my treatment. 

It's always been a tradition to get a picture beside the bear.  :) 

It has been an amazing week.  The progress in my treatment was more than I had ever thought.  And it's so good to be back home! 

~Caroline

Going Away Party

Last Sunday we had a going-away party for my brother.  And let me just say, I don't know what we'd do without our church family. 

We first had a delicious dinner.

These two goofy girls eating.

Elisha.

After dinner, we all gathered around in a huge circle and played the hat game.  Mr. Lovett organized everything.

We have some gorgeous ladies in our church :) 

Look closely...

Abi and Kira.

After the game, there were quite a few people who gave Chris advice, encouragement, and told stories. 

This is Mr. Bradshaw showing Chris... I don't remember...

Then Mr. Howard and Seth graced us with a dance from Fiddler On The Roof. They were pretty good!

Then we ended it with a dance to Shalom Chaverim. 

It was a sad but good time.  I have learned two things from this: I will never be able to leave my church for any reason.  Never.  I love them all way too much.  And, no matter how hard your life is, you can get through it, because God would not put you through something you can't handle.

~Caroline