My Two Favorite People ...... We are on are way!

I wanted to write one last post because it could be quite a while before I am on here again. First, our house is all packed up and ready for the movers tomorrow. The pods are sitting in front of our house (what a site that is ) and we are just waiting for James and crew tomorrow! I have always said that everything happens for a reason and I guess we did not get the first house we put a contract on for a reason .. I am not sure what that reason was yet but I hope to find out soon. There are a ton of great houses so we just have to decide which one is the next best for us. So, until then we are off to my parents house.

We had a very exciting day today .... I have decided to take a new role in Eli Lilly as the Area Sales Trainer for Neuroscience. I could not be more thrilled and look forward to the new experience. After selling for 7 1/2 years, carrying around numerous samples, and seeing doctors every day I now will be training new reps. Matt has been SO supportive and I could never do this without the best husband in the world. Thank you Matt for your love and support -- there are not many husbands that would give their wives the encouragement and support you have given me over the past couple of months!!

So, here we are ... thank you to our wonderful family and friends. You mean the world to us. We look forward to seeing many of you soon. Love,Hope,Matt,Pearce,&Maggie Witters

We are moving !!

So, I am finally up to date on the blog ..... sorry to our family who loves the updated pictures. As many of you know we got a contract on our house the week we were at the beach and close on September 4th. This is a major challenge as we are all very busy with with our wonderful toddler Pearce (not to mention work!) . But, we are very excited to find a house a little closer to downtown for Matt and my parents. We really have enjoyed living in Cumming but know that we will love our next location just as much or better !

Today we decided to put a contract on a house that we both fell in love with -- please same some prayers and keep your fingers crossed. It would be a great house for our family with a wonderful community. I will keep you updated on the progress but I keep telling myself that whatever is meant to be will happen. In the meantime we got all packed up this weekend (THANKS MOM AND ANN!) and are ready for the movers to put our stuff in a POD. So, I will try to update the blog as much as I can but the next few weeks will be very hectic. We will be at my parents during our transition to our new home.

Pearce was such a sport today .... she played all around the house while we were packing up. She found some new toys (aka the step ladder) and had a blast. She is quite the little helper .. we asked her tonight if she wanted a new room and she looked me dead in the eye and said "no mama --I'm home" ... she always says this when we pull in the neighborhood. I have to wonder what her little brain is thinking !!!

Thanks to all our family and friends in advance for the next few weeks ---we may be a little MIA with everything going on but it will be over soon and we can all celebrate. Love to you all. Hope

Pictures on the Beach

We decided to get some pictures of Pearce on the beach in her white dress and she was not to happy with mom and dad. She definitely is not a big fan of sand and getting dirty -- just like her daddy !!

and then back in the bikini :)

More from St.Simons .....

Look at them looking at each other !!!!

We also had dinner with the Dyal's .... Matt and Frances went to law school together and they have two children (Elizabeth 4, and Benton 18 months --born 2 days after Pearce) . Once again our daughter loves little boys ... she wanted to kiss him every chance she got !!

St.Simons Island 2008

We took our annual beach trip with my parents, and sister with her family. Needless to say it was a total zoo with three little girls running around. I think someone was always crying or always wanting to eat . Even with all the chaos we had a great time ... we would not have it any other way. The little girls love each other to death and Pearce can never get enough time with them. We also got a great contract on our house when we were at the beach which always makes for an interesting vacation ...We had a great time !!

Is that a boy in the bath with Pearce ??

So, Pearce invited one of her boyfriends over to spend the night because his dad was out of town. Ryland and his mommy, Kathyrn came over for the night and we had a great time with pizza, ice cream , and a co-ed bath !! Matt was watching Ryland very close to make sure he did not put the moves on Pearce ... but she put the moves on him so watch out !! Ryland is going to be a big brother in just a couple of weeks so we hope that he comes back again soon !!

Pearce wants to cook -- who taught her that ?

So, Pearce has been obsessed with anything in the kitchen. Since I do not cook at all I am not sure where this is coming from but I am hoping one day she can make our dinner :) As you can see I am always one step behind this little warrior!!

Ryland is One !!

We went to Rylands birthday party and had a great time. I came running from my tennis match and met my crew there (thanks Dad!) Pearce and Sophia could not understand that the party was not for them ... it was for Ryland. Ryland is adorable and we had a great time being part of the celebration . All of us are convinced that Ryland will be a star on the Florida Gator football team .. sorry mom!

AND THEN SHE KISSED HIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!