Abby and Ava Laughing

Abigail and Ava have a great time together making each other laugh.

Utah Trip

We had a great time in Utah and enjoyed spending time with family. We weren't quite prepared for the cold weather in Utah though. It snowed in the mountains on Labor Day. Abigail and Ava had fun with all the cousins. We look forward to our next trip.

We have really enjoyed going to the Beach this year. Ava is cute as a button. Abigail was and is so much fun. She is always coming up with something new. We are excited for our trip to Utah in a few weeks and had a blast going to Nauvoo with Andy, Jessie and Grace. JonDavid, Sarah and Rocco joined us for Friday night and Saturday. We had not seen the Sparks for about 3 years. It was also the first time we got to meet and hold little Grace.

Two Happy Ladies

Abby Rides Again

Ninging (Swinging)

Rachael happened to catch Abby sneaking an evening swing

Abby just wants to have fun

Ava Laine Sanders

Ava has joined us. She came a little earlier than planned, but she is doing well and we are happy to have her! She came within an hour once we got to the hospital. Little Ava is 5lbs 15oz and 20inches long. She was born at 5:15pm at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Rachael is doing well and Rich is very proud of his girls.

Abby Learns To Walk!

Easter Fun

Abigail had such a good time at our playgroup Easter egg hunt.  It was more of a gathering of eggs since these little ones are not to good at hunting yet.  She loved picking out the Cheez-it crackers and Cheerios that were in the eggs!

Southern Living

Rachael and I moved to Atlanta during the summer of 2005. I entered the MPH program at Emory University and Rachael worked as a clinical research coordinator for a Pulmonologist from August 2005 to December 2006. I graduated from Emory in December of 2006 about the same time Rachael quit work to prepare for having Abigail. Abigail came to us on January 17, 2007, we can't imagine life without her. Little Abby is dad's sweetheart and mommy's constant companion.

I am working for a physician management company as an operations manager and Rachael stays home and plays house with Abigail. We are expecting a new addition to our family in April and can't wait to have her arrive.

Rachael teaches the Beehives on Sundays and I serve in the Sunday School Presidency. We live in a quiet neighborhood and have plenty of yard to keep us busy. Rachael is originally from Charleston S.C. and has a lot of family nearby. We are frequent travelers to South Carolina and Tennessee. Between traveling to see family and work I am seeing all of the southeast. It has been fun to see so many places and interact with so many wonderful people.

We have enjoyed some snow this winter and using our fireplace nearly everynight to heat our house. Here is a picture looking out our back door at the snow. It wasn't much but it did shut down the city.

Baseball 2008

Previously I have not been a big Atlanta Braves fan. Unfortunately this is probably just to be contrary and cheer for the opposition. However since moving to Atlanta, I look forward to going to the games. Rachael and Abigail love to go as well. It is a very family friendly atmosphere and quite entertaining even if the Braves haven't won all the time. This year promises to be quite exciting as Tom Glavine is back and probably will pitch the home opener. Last year we got a bunch of tickets and enjoyed some pleasant evenings at Turner Field.

Expecting Soon!

We are counting down the weeks and soon to be days until our new little one will arrive. Rachael is feeling well and Abby is learning to get around more and more. Rachael and I are keeping busy with painting and yard projects. Hopefully the watering ban will be lifted in Georgia so we can water our flowers and garden this year. This week has brought several inches of rain so we are optimistic we will have a beautiful spring.