We have friends!

On Super Bowl Sunday, we called my father-in-law as we were on our way to a Super Bowl party. He asked us where we were going to watch the game, and we told him that we were going to a friend's house. His response was, "What friends? You have friends there?"

As hard as it may be to believe, yes, we do have friends here! And we want you to meet some of them. :) Here are some pictures from a baby shower we went to this past weekend:

The colors were yellow and grey--gender neutral b/c the couple opted not to find out the sex of the baby.

The hostess with the mostest: Meredith Mayer, wife of a second year. Beautiful inside and out, gifted in many ways, especially talented in interior design/decor, as you can sorta see. She is also pregnant. :)

Dave & Catherine Hodge and Jennifer Jung: fellow interns. Dave & Catherine are from Florida and got married the week before we did! Dave is a teacher and Catherine is the intern. Jennifer is from Cali and went to Loma Linda with some of our good friends.

Kris Crawford and his adorable son. Kris is our fearless chief resident this year. He and his wife hosted us while we searched for housing and such. Amazing hospitality.

Bob and Natalie Schaller: sweet couple from Minnesota, also fellow interns. Bob is also a teacher, and Natalie is the intern.

The guests of honor: Melissa and Joel Watson (plus Baby Watson on the way), again fellow interns. Joel is the only other male intern in the class. Melissa is my fellow intern wife. Both Joel and Melissa are MK's from Africa. Coolest story--they first met each other in Kenya in third grade, then parted ways, but God brought them back together in college in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Crazy, huh? Now they're having a baby!

Priti and her sweet baby Joses. Priti is also an intern, married to a third year. Just gave birth to Joses in September. Priti and her husband are from Nepal.

These are the people who inspire and encourage us here. Many others are not pictured. This is just a glimpse of the amazing community God has provided us here in Tulsa. We are beyond blessed and so very thankful. We hope you can all meet them someday!