a little more background...

Dolly was born and raised in California, and moved to North Bend, Washington when she was 14. Greg has lived in Western Washington for most of his life. After joining the Army Reserves in 2002 he spent one year in Kuwait. We spent the first 5 years of marriage living in and around Seattle, WA. Currently, our family resides in Charlotte, NC.

Where we met: We met in high school, specifically Ms. Lighty's math class. Dolly was 15, Greg was 16. We knew after 3 weeks of dating that we would be married someday.

Where we've been: We got married in 2004, half-way through Greg's deployment to Kuwait. We finished getting our college degrees in 2006. Dolly went to Seattle University and graduated with a bachelors in nursing. Greg received his bachelors in biblical studies through Moody Bible Institute. In Sept 2007 he began his pursuit for a Masters of Theological Studies from Northwest Theological Seminary. We became parents to our first daughter, Josephine (Josie) Leigh, on Oct. 4, 2007. Our second daughter, Maribelle Mae, was born July 16, 2009. In August 2009 we stepped out in faith and relocated to Charlotte, NC, away from our family, friends, and church.

Where we are: We are living in Charlotte, NC while Greg attends Reformed Theological Seminary full-time. Dolly is working full-time as a pediatric nurse. We also are full-time parents on the side : ) Josie is actively growing and changing faster than we all could have imagined. She is almost two years old! She is a big talker, she loves Elmo and Winnie the Pooh, and is already praying at night to "Jeezees". Belle is a good-natured baby who sleeps through the night and has the most adorable crooked smile. We'll keep updating!

Where we're going: After years of wondering if God was calling us outside of Washington, he finally led us across the US to Charlotte. We had planned this move several years ago, but waited for his timing. Greg will finish his Master of Divinity at RTS and hopes to plant/replant a church here in North Carolina. For a short time, Dolly will work full-time as Greg completes school. She then plans on homeschooling both Josie and Belle if it is found to be a suitable training method for their personalities.