It's pathetic. Super duper pathetic. My poor little blog is so neglected right now!! I don't want it to be! I really do love it! It's just been on the back burner awhile since everyday life has been busy-busy-busy! *sigh* One of the things on my Summer to-do list is blog at least once a week. I'm optimistic that I will stick to it!! At least with Summer activities there is lots to blog about.
So since we've been MIA, I'm sure you're wondering what we've been up to! WELL! So much is going on in our lives right now! Ella finished up her second year of pre-school and is enjoying Summer break. She is getting so stinkin' big. Randy and I stare at her all the time wondering how in the world we ended up with an almost 4 year old. It's insane. But I seriously could not be more proud of her. She's everything I ever wanted in a little girl. Spunky and artistic, but sweet and sensitive, too. She loves driving down the road listening to "Rolling in the Deep" which cracks me up. By the time we hit the 3rd song on the CD she will say.."Mom...I think it's been a really long time since we listened to rolling in the deep......" When I asked her what kind of stuff she wanted to do this Summer her answers were "learn to swim underwater" and "anything fun". I think that will be the agenda for Summer! Just doing "anything fun"!!!
As for Mr. Noah, he is changing from baby to boy way to quickly. Talking lots. It would be pointless to write down all the words he can say now, because he's finally crossed the point where it isn't just words. He flat out talks about anything and everything. We bust out in laughter several times a day at some of the silly things he will say. He's becoming really independant so I'm getting lots and lots of "I can do it by-my-self" and "I do it!" Oh! and did I mention how silly he is?? So silly. If you laugh, then he is going to do it over and over collecting as many giggles as he can! He's our sweet boy and we love him so much!!
As for me?? and Randy?? We are keeping busy as usual. Randy is still doing IT and we have adapted really well now to the random late nights that come along with the job. His trips out of town have significantly slowed so that make me a happy girl. He is also still keeping busy in his spare time leading worship part time for Discovery and playing softball a night or two a week. I am sewing when I can find time, and reading, and enjoying playing outside and trips to the beach with the kiddos. I've been keeping especially busy here lately because we have put our house up for sale. It's been crazy trying to keep things extra clean in case someone wants to view the house and then trying to pack all while keeping up with the kids. Not only am I taking care of my own, but I a have a few days that I also babysit. It's been busy, but we've been so blessed!!! We have an amazing rental lined up once the house sells that is just phenomenal. God has really blown us away with the way he blesses us. We are super excited about all the changes coming this Summer. I will catch you up with pictures and more info on everything soon.
I was standing in my garden last night just staring at all the new growth. My squash, zucchini, and tomatoes are all beginning to produce veggies. There are flowers all growing. Summer is always sentimental for our family because we have had many of our life changes in the Summer. The "babies" will grow a year older, Randy and I will have Birthdays, too. Even our doggie Princess will grow this Summer as she turns 6. Now, we are packing up the house and our home is going to be growing larger as well. I'm excited. Life is good. God has been good to us. And I couldn't be happier. I just hope I can give and bless others as much as he gives and blesses me!
My three most wonderful blessings posing with me on Mother's Day...Love them!!
Mommy and Ella Grace
My sweet Noah James
This was a long one. Happy to be back! The challenge is on for Summer...one blog a week! I can do this!!
