Our dear military friends, Laura and Eric moved to Louisiana last Fall. Have you ever had friends who came out of nowhere and blessed your life in MANY MANY MANY ways that you never even hoped for or prayed for? This was exactly what happened to us in meeting this fabulous couple.
Eric attended Red Flag training in Alaska so for the last 10 days, Laura....or more affectionately - THE NANNY.....came to visit our family WAY UP NORTH. Laura was often at our house when they lived in Minot as Eric was deployed for 5 months and often worked late as well. Our girls quickly fell in love with her (and Eric) and they just became part of the family. This is where her Nanny name began.
Our Northern weather actually was quite lovely for a few days so we had a nice walk/bike ride on one of the first days.
Later in the week we had a picnic at the park where we played on the playground, visited with a goose and played catch.
There were lots of cuddles all week
more park time.....
Laura's hips got stuck....so you can imagine what mine did!
Abbigail is in love with her Laura
new matching jammies from the nanny
we let Laura pick out the Sunday dresses
Forever Friends - this was after our fabulous day out in Bismarck. Matt took the day off to be with the girls and we got to have a girls day shopping and eating :)
Laura loves to read....Abbigail loves to look and listen - they make a great pair!
quickly fitting in a little card making the night before she leftOther things we got to do: make Matt and Abbigail's birthday cake, shop all the second hand stores, eat at Badlands and Michaels, cuddle in bed, take pictures, share our hearts.
Saying goodbye - then the tears began......Abbigail just despises goodbyes.....but Laura taught her to say "See ya later".....and we will.....only God knows when....but we will.
We love you Laura!
What a blessing Coreen! I am so glad you guys to spend so much quality time together. Looks like it was tons of fun!
ReplyDeleteglad you had southern company too! it was good meeting you, while I was there. thanks for being there for Jess.
ReplyDeleteAwww. Yes Coreen, I absolutely know what it's like to have a family plopped into your life that blesses you in so, so many ways. The equivalent family in our lives are missionaries in Mexico. I can really relate to how you feel about all that. I'm so glad you had a chance to catch up with Laura..hang out...and make memories:)
ReplyDeleteWell, I feel honored that you would blog about our time together.
ReplyDeletei'm glad laura got to come visit!
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