Another one bites the dust

Another couple has left the state and along with it a hole in our hearts. Our good friends, Mark and Natasha Simonsen have moved on to bigger and better things. Mark is a chaplain and just got stationed with the Navy in CA. While they had moved from Provo a while ago, they were still living nearby (Sandy area) so we still had the option of seeing them. In fact, here are some photos from a few months ago when we got together for breakfast and a little play time.

I love that Miles and Mark were giving Owen and Lincoln juice through the mesh wall. It's like they were feeding the caged animals.

Here is a picture of Mark at the shooting range with Miles the last time we got together - they had to go do their "manly activity" while Natasha and I watched the kids. Although, let's be honest...Mark does look pretty tough!

And one last picture of all of us shortly before they left:

Mark and Natasha are awesome people. They are both so open and kind. They give thought to all they do in the way they live their lives and how they can be a positive influence and help to those they come in contact with. I know that Mark will be such a great chaplain in the Navy, and Natasha will be an extraordinary help and support to him as he fulfills that role. The people they will live near and interact with are incredibly lucky to have them. We will miss them a lot, but hope to see them again in our future!