Thanks For the Visit, Julie!

Yesterday (Tues. Jan. 27th) I got to hang out with one of my favorite people of all time, Julie.  Julie and I have known each other since we were about three years old.  The Lunceford Family and my family shared a backyard fence growing up and we'd play at each other's houses constantly.  Even when our families moved, they moved in the same ward boundaries so that now, 25 years later, our families are still really close friends.  I haven't seen Julie since 2003 (I think), right after I got back from my mission.  Julie was married and had her first girl by then and I was the awkward RM who was freaked out about everything :).  Needless to say almost 5 years later and we've both changed, but still remain good friends.  Julie has 3 adorable daughters and a great husband.  Julie and Travis stopped by yesterday for a quick visit as they drive through the vastness of Texas to set up home in New Mexico (they moved from Georgia).  Keilah had a blast playing with the Katelyn and Alia and adored looking at newborn Tara.  Julie and I stay caught up on each other's lives through blogs and family gossip.  It was short (I could've talked to her for days!), but fantastic and I am so glad that they took time out of their driving to stop by and see me and Keilah.  It was a great visit and I'll be praying that it's not another 5 years before we see each other again!