Much has happened since we last posted. For those of you who don't already know, Abby has passed her boards and is now a fully licensed physical therapist! God was gracious and gave her plenty of focus and good memory. The glory is all the more his since Abby only got 2 1/2 hours of sleep the night before a 5 hour test! But she had peace in her heart and did very well. We're all very proud of her great accomplishment. Don't ever expect her to go to school again, at least any time soon! You can call her "Dr. Hovey" if you want. She likes "Abby" better.
Paul has started up another semester of classes, and is already on his fifth week of school. He is taking a New Testament survey course, two ethics courses and Introduction to Logic. He is still working at Lowe's on the weekends.
In spite of the start of another semester, we've been able to do a lot more socializing with people we've been getting to know, especially since Abby is free from studying. Its been good to make some more personal connections, and invite people over that have hosted us before.
Paul's sister, Elizabeth, had a baby girl on February 21st, Gracelyn Jordyn Guinn. Everything went smoothly and they are now home from the hospital. Congrats Bess & Bob! Of course grandma and grandpa rushed out to Omaha to greet their new grandchild. We can't wait to meet her!
This weekend we are looking forward to having our first out-of-town visitor of the year. Chris, who was Paul's best man, will be out for the weekend. And, another invite for all of you, if anyone wants to come out (as if I have to say "if"), let us know and we'll get some plans in place! Keep in mind that Paul graduates in May 2009, so you may lose your reason to visit Colorado quicker than you think! In the meantime, Chris is the sole benefactor of our possessions in our will. And yes, that includes our fine antique cars that we drive! Especially noteworthy in our collection is the automatic starter on the '89 Buick LaSabre. Yeah, I thought you'd start drooling! Anyhow, enjoy some pictures from our life!
Our apartment became a temporary beauty salon!
Paul & Annaka... chillin'
From our hike in Waterton Canyon
On the South Platte River
The two of us in the canyon enjoying 60 degree weather in February.
