Making up for lost time

I would like to say that I will be better about updating our blog in the future, but that would be an out-right lie.  So, instead I will promise to do my best....it's what I ask of my kids, so it only makes sense I apply it to my own tasks, right?!

Well, a lot has happened since our last update about our road trip to Bellingham/Lynden, Washington.  We are now expecting a sweet lil' one mid-April and we couldn't be more excited about it.  The boys are especially excited about the coming baby and watching mommy's belly grow.  Josh loves to ask, "How big is the baby this week?"  It's been fun to see him involved with this baby's growing process and watching Josh grow in amazement in understanding of how God can create something so precious and beautiful.  Beautiful blessings on so many levels!

Michael and I will be finding out the gender of this baby, unlike we did with Josh or Carter.   To say this was a mutual agreement would be, well, another outright lie....it's probably best to say, Michael finally came around and reluctantly agreed to find out the gender.  Regardless, I can see the excitement in him grow as we approach our ultrasound date. 

As we prepare for another lil' one we are feeling quite a bit of pressure to have a plan of where we are going to be living.  We are now closing in on a complete year of waiting on a short sale house....yes, 365 days.  We have heard from so many how they think we're silly for hanging on for so long. Although we have actively looked at homes over the course of this year each of them have confirmed our love for this SS home.  Yes, I can see the silliness that others see, but that look Michael and I shared as we walked around the house for the first time was a look that needed no words yet seemed to say, "THIS is it!"  We still get excited thinking about making that house a home, but with a bit more hesitation.

Carter has been growing up so quickly.  His speech is getting better and better everyday and we are excited for him to start some therapy soon to give him that extra little bit of help.  He goes to a friend of mine for daycare while I am at work and he absolutely loves it...which makes this momma happy.  They do some preschool learning, frequent the library, and recently visited the Pumpkin Patch.  It's exciting to see the folder of art work and crafts from the letter they have been working on and be able to sit down and have him show us everything.    Such a delight to see his mind and world growing!  Thank you, Becca!

Michael is doing really well.  He is on his last week of football and I'm not sure who is more excited him or myself....probably a tie.  His health has been great and we are so thankful for that.  He still has to go to the Liver transplant doctor every 6 months to check his liver enzyme levels, but it's good to be monitored and watched so closely, and you won't ever hear him complain.  He decided against basketball officiating this year for a few reasons and he is very happy about his decision.

Josh is doing really well in 1st grade.  He adores his teachers and the learning.  He continues to blow us away at how well he can read and just how quick he is at math.  I'm happy that school comes so easily for him and that he loves it so much.  Hope those continue for a long time.

As for me, feeling much less nauseated and have a bit more energy these days.  I'm still taking classes from CBU online to complete my BA in Business Administration.  I love my classes, though so much of my evenings is be taken from them, but I love the learning.  I am super excited because I am headed back to NY with my friend, Becca, to see our good friend, Kim, at the end of November and do some Christmas shopping in NYC.  Fun, fun, fun!

Geesh, this is a really long update.  Sorry!  But now you are informed, maybe even too much so.

Happy Reformation Day tomorrow :)