Sunday, April 26, 2009

Bye to our neighbors, the Newkirks

You've got to appreciate it when you come across wonderful neighbors. Let's be honest, you don't get to choose...so, you never know! We are fortunate in that category! The Newkirks: Mark, Tammy, Braeden & Hailey; have been our neighbors since the beginning when we built our home in 1994 (really, all ready 15 years?!). We would see them walking around the neighborhood & knew they had a young son. Our Bradon & Dylan were anxious to have a new friend, so we finally decided to go meet them. They weren't home, we left a note that our boys would like to play with theirs, and the rest was history. As Tammy & I learned we were both pregnant once again, we were excited to find out that we were both having girls, and that they would be close in age. Then Hailey & Kaley (and no, that wasn't planned) became best friends, only 6 weeks apart in age! Sadly, as life happens, time came for them to move. Fortunately it's close so they can still see each other. Of course, we couldn't send them off without a little BBQ Farewell Party.
Kaley had planned a slumber party before she moved. Coincidentally, her other friend Haley, from school, was moving this week too (yes, it was sad for her!)...so the 3 girls had a night of dancing, playing dress up & being silly like they do so well! :}
This is them watching Mamma Mia together, while they danced & sang along. They love the music from that show (that's my girl! :})
Other friends joined along @ the BBQ, like Bailey & Madison. Of course they had to get some dancing in.
Maddy was cracking us up. She's got some moves.
Kaley's sure going to miss Hailey!
Good luck in your ventures Tammy & Mark!
We'll all miss you!

1 comment:

Colleen said...

Cute kids! Hard to lose good neighbors.