Maggie's friends. . .

The Cook's are pretty bummed that our good friends Amy and Jimmy Schroeder and their kids, Emma, Zachary, and Matthew moved back to Evansville last weekend. We have really enjoyed being with them here in St. Louis, and we cherish all the times we got to spend together over the past 4 years. Saying goodbye was bittersweet...especially since we go to Evansville often and will get to still see them, but not having them 2 miles away is going to be a change! It is hard to believe that 5 years ago, I interviewed for the music job and St. Gerard Majella School, and it just so happened that Amy Schroeder taught 2nd grade there--I got to move to a new city and connect with an old friend at the same time! Here we are in 2008 with 4 kids between us, and we've stayed close friends. We miss you already, Schroeders!! Here are some pictures of our "last supper" with the Schroeders.
Maggie and Matthew (they are only 2 months apart!)

The whole crew....

Zach loves Maggie....

So does Emma!