Time Out and Family Time

Michael and I had the opportunity of going to a Time Out For Couples event in Plano (just outside of Dallas) last Friday night. We took the day off from work Friday so that we could make the drive north to attend the conference. It was a great program that focused on being the best husband and wife that you can be and in bringing out the best in your partner too. We were spiritually uplifted and edified by the speakers' experiences and testimonies of how the gospel of Jesus Christ has helped them to keep eternal perspectives. It was such a blessing for us to be reminded that our differences are what make us and are to be celebrated. We've decided that this is an event that we will return to year after year and that we need to insist that our friends take the time to attend as well.

Alex's rugby team "the Houston Wandies" were playing matches in San Antonio on Saturday, so some of the Owuor gang made the drive to support him. Michael and I were in the Dallas area the evening before and so Saturday morning we begun the road trip to San Antonio to meet up with them. After the matches Dwayne, Kina, Kiki and Kioni then followed us up to Austin for an overnighter. :) Twas a long day for Michael and I, as we got to travel around the great state of Texas between Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. Its a good thing we both enjoy road trips as much as we do.

We were glad to be able to spend time with the family, and were especially excited to see our adorable niece Kioni who continues to grow and is nearly walking by herself at only 10.5 months! As you can see, her smile is infectious and so all of us had a good time playing with her and visiting with one another.

We're looking forward to more family get-togethers over the up-coming holidays.