Today marked the official day that I surrendered my will to move to Arizona. I have been fighting it for days, have cried everyday, multiple times a day and am one very tired mom, wife and friend. I have surrendered my very strong will and trust the Lord will be faithful to provide for my dear family as we head to a very hot and in my opinion not so beautiful Arizona. It's funny how much I hated moving to Valencia 7 years ago. I thought it was hot and ugly here. God revealed beauty in so many ways.... our friendships, our hardships, the golden hills in the hot summer, the old Bouquet Canyon Park with mature trees, the newly built Heritage Park with the climbing hill, the countless bike baths around town, connecting us to other towns, the sweet memories of birthing and raising my babies here with dear friends, the many life lessons learned and yes again, the friends ( I said that, but it is by far the greatest part of Valencia). I am terribly sad and have no idea how God will work this all out. I am anxious for my children's hearts, my heart and our friends hearts. How I pray Dear Children that you will see a life of surrender and faith from your parents. Only God can sustain us and do more than we could imagine. As for the moment, I am grateful to have a submitted heart to the Lord. Boy was that hard, so hard!
My little prince charming! Lovin' those brown eyes!
Jimbo' s smile says it all! These three loved hanging out. LOVE my MeeMaw!
Silas resting in Grandad's arms! He was such a trooper!
This girl is loved by her daddy and it shows! Loved watching these two together
Love seeing mom dance the night away. She looked beautiful!
Titus danced the night away and had a few debuts to Micheal Jackson! This boy can dance!
A most magical day! The sun was shining, the bride was stunning, the farm was beautiful!
The picnic tables, bails of hay, paper fans, the willow tree, all a perfect combination!
LOVED arranging flowers in a barn! Thank Meg!
Coleslaw stole the show with his cuteness! You three are a great looking family!
Nonnie loving all her grandkids! She is a blessed Nonnie and they are very blessed grandkids!
Oh Sweet Little Man, you are already 3 months old. You bring us such joy each day. I love those brown eyes of your that can look so serious and a moment light up with your little giggles. You are such a gift to us. Your daddy, brother, sister and I can't get enough of you! I wish you would stop growing so fast.... 17lbs and 26 inches long. We love you and all those rolls!
These two boys had such a great time at Summer Camp! By the end of the day pick-up these two were covered in dirt!
Homegrown flowers picked by Faith and Tali!
The little florists!
Marshmallow extravaganza! 
Titus took this job seriously and had a blast!
The Summer to do list! I would have never imagined that by the end of summer we would be packing up for a move to Arizona! This list is bitter sweet! All the memories of our last summer in California.
We love these sweet Ray Girls! Such a special trip!
Wow...flexible!
Aw, to be young again!
The sweetness of running hand in hand with your girlfriends!
That is one blue wall!
Fun teeter totter at Crystal Cove!
MeeMaw and Nonnie buy Tali her special "Sarah" doll for her birthday! Fun trip to American Girl Store with our dear friends and their babies! Avery with Georgia, Tali with Sarah and Lara with Lanie. We love you Ray Girls!
Noah and Silas hanging out together. Noah 6 months and Silas 2 months (Silas is huge).
