Family

Here's an idea, let's try to take a family picture right before naptime. Ready? Go.

It's coming...

Pretty much the only thing on our mind right now, with the exception of 8 million other things, is the CALL SERVICE. April 28 we will finally find out where Nick will be a pastor. The culmination of 5 years of work. So much has happened in 5 years that it's impossible to remember it all. I'm sure I could write a book on just those years if only my mind would allow me to recall it. 2 dogs, 2 babies, 4 moves, 5 cars (seriously), 5 jobs (maybe more), countless churches, friends, and family involved. All trying to get us to where God wants us! I'm not sure how it will feel to move someplace and know that it 'could' be where we stay. For more than 2 years in a row. That idea just doesn't sink in and I'm sure it won't sink in until we are actually living in the same place for several years. Or maybe not until my kids are teenagers. Or going to college. Probably when they are married.

There is a lot of stress and anticipation leading up to the service, but in reality, we have no control. And that's a good thing. Sure we have our likes and dislikes. I might feel initial disappointment or excitement when they announce the city and state. I'll probably cry at some point (hopefully at home AFTER the service) but it will just be a releasing of all the emotional build up. It's going to be hard. Moving always is, especially when it's away from family and familiarity. I won't be upset, though. God has a fabulous sense of humor, as He has proved thus far in my life, so I plan to enjoy the ride. I know people want to know where WE want to go, what WE are hoping for, but honestly, MY hopes and dreams of the past have been totally blown away. I never wanted any of the things I have today, but they are exactly what God had in store for me and my life and it is perfect. And so, where He will call my husband is just another twist in our roller coaster of life.

I pray that God would grant us peace and contentment. I pray that He would help our families to be understanding.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!

I don't like coffee
And I don't like tea.
They both taste just like dirt to me.

March

Thrilled February is over! I hope March goes just as quickly and the warm weather isn't far off!

I'm Out

Still haven't fully come to grips with this, but after 5 years, I am officially no longer a vegetarian. There is a lot that went into the decision all those years ago, and there was quite a bit of agony this time around, as well. It wasn't the easy way out by any means. In fact, I think this may make certain things a bit more difficult for me. Now I am no longer able to use the vegetarian excuse and will just have to force myself to be an annoyingly picky eater. Lots of thoughts on this, but alas, I suffer from blog-block.

Little Girl Climbing Stairs

She decided today that the first and second steps were no longer enough of a thrill for her.