For those that haven't heard...

We are officially homeowners! We closed on the house early! Labor Day weekend began with the closing and continued through with moving and the necessary beginning of painting. Jeff's priority was to epoxy the gargage floor and mine was to clean/paint the insides of the kitchen cabinets (to match the indigo Morroccan dishes!). Thankfully, the weather was cloudy, so I didn't feel too bad about giving up beach time for home improvements. Home Depot is our new favorite hangout, obviously. We are even more excited about being homeowners now that the moving part is over...no regrets. It's nice to have more space and the authority to paint, garden, and change whatever we want about the space we live in. So...phone numbers are still the same, but our address is now 764 Mallard Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Introducing Matthew Christopher Tully...


After a long night of waiting for the delivery room to open up, Jeff's sister, Debbie, finally had Matthew Christopher! Hooray! Everyone is fine and healthy! The Tully family is complete and it looks like Kaitlyn is ready to be a good big sister. Congratulations Debbie and Chris!


The Bon Festival



Here is a group of us at the Morikami Museum. This Japanese festival takes place every year to celebrate the passing of loved ones. Later that night, lighted lanturns were pushed out onto the pond, but those pictures didn't come out...blast it all.

They Love Each Other


This is what the puppies do in the car...so trips are pretty easy with them to say the least. It looks like Karma is using Zen as her pillow since she's the alpha dog.

Gator vs.Python

We all wish the python won, but we know it didn't! Thanks for passing this on, Lewis!

It's August already

I can't believe it's already August. I feel like Jeff and I returned from Mali just last week. Time really flies in America, but since we hit the ground running coming back...it's expected. We've really come to enjoy Florida, as it's not as overwhelming as it was at first. The hot weather, beaches, and access to fun events all the time has been wonderful, so we say,"Come visit! We don't have any vacation, but we know you all do!" Anyway, the next month is going to continue flying with the upcoming closing on the house and plans for what to make of Mallard Drive and its matching duck mailbox (yes-it's true). The puppies are well and keep us busy and laughing. Jeff and I are enjoying our plain lifestyle and the things we can count on: toilet paper, good meals, and how we've made it to August.

Daouda fitini....the cutest baby ever!

This picture is for old times....a favorite from good times at Clemson.  Posted by Picasa

Nick...this is the best picture of you EVER! Thanks!  Posted by Picasa

The entire crew that met up for Fourth of July 2005!  Posted by Picasa

Dad sure does look good in a three-year-old's hat Posted by Picasa

Here is the Ahrens' family on Fourth of July.  Posted by Picasa

So here it is...764 Mallard Drive: Our first house...officially on September 12.  Posted by Picasa

A view inside the back room from the open area. Posted by Picasa

Here is the open area...I think it will be eating/family area. This house is going to be perfect for entertaining.  Posted by Picasa

Ah! A backyard to call our own! Posted by Picasa

Here is the bright kitchen! Posted by Picasa

Taryn, Greg (Mike's brother), and me Posted by Hello

The happy couple, Jeff's cousin, Mike, and wife, Rachel. Posted by Hello

Chris, Kaitlyn, and Debbie Posted by Hello