Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter was our first home for 4.5 years of our marriage. So, our precious friends in Sumter became our family as a married couple. Although we were away from our families in New Mexico and Texas, God really blessed us with a fantastic church and lifelong friends. Here's our best friends Mark and Gayla Partin.
Gayla and I with Alison Gilapiley when we surprised her with a girly night.

My best epidemiology and friend, Sara Wagner, at our workplace We entered the door decorating contest at our work with the theme "The 12 Days of Christmas According to a Graduate Student", complete with 5 ramen noodle trees!
The boys grilling out! These are guys from our home group at our church and TJ liked to bring lots and lots of meat!









My ladies and high-school girlies at ADBC!! waohoo!! Love love love them!