Friends

So back in May (and trust me, it already seems like they've been here a lot longer), we got a new youth minister at our church. He came toting two little girls - Abby (who was born the same year as Brayden, but is actually a lot closer in age to Tyler) and Paige (who's the cutest little baby girl in the world - and I can say that cause WE haven't produced any girls yet). So Andy and Amy have just about TOO much in common with us... And every time we hang out together we find out one more thing that is similar! The weirdest being that Amy was actually at our wedding and didn't even know us!!! She came as Nathaniel's date - which is also funny because it means that Amy & I have both dated the same guy, too.

ANYWAY...

Yesterday we were just sitting here minding our own business when it was announced that they were gonna come bring Papa John's to us for lunch and play for the afternoon. Well, first of all, NO ONE is gonna turn down free Papa John's, so they had a ringer - but I was THRILLED to have the company! It's been a while since we've had friends over... it's been a while since we've had friends... haha. But we had a FANTASTIC time with them. John and Andy got some camp stuff done, and Amy and I stayed in the house and let the kids trash the place. We got them to settle down for about 20 minutes while they watched part of 101 Dalmations, but that ended quickly and they all went back to the "let's see how many toys we can get out at once" game. But it was so much fun. My boys love those girls. And it's so great to have some people to hang out with!!! I didn't realize how friend-deprived we'd been as a couple until they moved here. And the funniest part is... they felt the same way!