Meet The Neighbors

As we mentioned before, we truly feel our neighbors are the reason that we found the home that we did. We thought we'd introduce just a few of them to you so you might see just how much fun it is to live on our street!

Miss Becky

Miss Becky will bend over backwards to help anyone who needs it. She made herself available to us from the moment she found out that we were having quads. She was the first to sign up to feed these little ones and came over in the wee hours of the morning to do so. Then, a few months later, she called me and said, "Mari, I think I can take care of all four of them by myself so you can get out of the house."  I thanked her kindly and declined the offer, but she insisted that I was to pick a day and she would come over for a few hours so I could have some time to myself.  It worked out wonderfully and she's been doing that for me every week since then. What a gift!

The Thoughtful Trio

Miss Vanessa, Miss Barbi, Miss Aimee - they coordinate the block parties, the fourth of july parties, the new years eve parties - these gals know how to celebrate life and motivate others to do so with them.  Last December, when they found out we didn't have a Christmas tree or any decorations up inside our home at the holidays (we were a bit overwhelmed with round the clock feeding with the four little ones), they brought over a tree with lights and ornaments.  On top of that,  they gave me the sweetest gift  - a necklace with all of the babies' names engraved on it and I cherish it so much!

The Laymon Family

Kate, Clark, Grant & Alyssa

The first time we formally met the entire Laymon family was last Halloween when the whole clan came to the door dressed for trick-or-treating.  Appropriately, Dad Laymon  was dressed as Batman and Momma Laymon as Wonder Woman (they are super hero parents of four as well).  A little while later, they found out through Miss Vanessa that FedEx had mis-delivered a shipment of our formula to another family and we couldn't get it back. So they surprised us and replaced the ENTIRE shipment through the help of their company.  On top of that, they have initiated their own version of Big Brother/Big Sister program and come over during the week to play with the kids, take them swimming, bring them books and toys - you name it. 

My Bible Study Babes

Miss Mari, Miss Vanessa, Miss Colleen, Miss Shannon, Miss Rebecca

My saving graces, my Thursday night treasures, my sweet friends.  These gals mean the world to me and come over every Thursday night without fail.  We laugh together, cry together and oh yeah, discuss God's Word as well!  Our current bible study is called Makeover: Revitalizing the Many Roles that You Fill by Jen Hatmaker and it's been a really fun one.  We're almost finished with this one and are searching for what to use next, so if any of you have a recommendation, let me know.

We haven't forgotten you, Cynthia & Jerry and Mr. Mark T. for the yummy meals you provided when the babies were little - we still dream about those!  And to Barbi & fam for always taking care of our first born, Jaz! We can't thank you enough!! She keeps asking to move in with you but I'm just not ready for her to leave the house yet. 

If you don't know your neighbors, I encourage you to get out there and meet them. God has some very special people surrounding you that He'd love to introduce you to.