He got the job!

Just wanted to shout it from the rooftops that my hubby got the job! Yay! I'll write more about details and feelings later.

Faith

Everyone always asks me how I go shopping and handle two kids on my own and I usually reply saying that I park close to shopping cart return things so I can grab one and get the kids in and when I'm done I can return it easily without leaving the kids in the car alone but today I didn't park next to one. I had been too busy singing along with one of my favorite christian songs on the radio thinking how much I just need to "let go and let God" handle all aspects of my life. So as I was making a promise to the Lord that I would try my hardest to give up control to him, I looked in the rearview mirror and I can see out of the corner that there was a runaway shopping cart gaining speed. As I continued to watch it, it slowed and then came to a complete stop right behind my car. I just smiled and said "Thank you Lord". I sit here smiling in amazement at how wonderful He is and how great it is to know that He is watching over us, caring for us and showing us the way.

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A little update...

Sorry its been so long since I've posted. Here's a little update about what we've been doing for the last few months...

• We spent our first Christmas together in our home and started our own traditions. It was great to have all of us here to celebrate and to just be together.
• We took a day trip up to Sunrise to go sledding. Jacob loved it, Sedona loved eating the snow and Desmond and I got a good workout trying to haul both of the kids and sleds up the hill a bunch of times.
• New Years we had dinner at my mom's house then came home and had a quiet evening to ourselves.
• Desmond is still at home and we're enjoying every minute of it. He's been looking for jobs at home and overseas so we'll see what happens. Please just pray that he finds something that he'll enjoy doing and what's best for the family will come our way.
• Jacob turned 2 in December. He was about 34 inches and 25 pounds at his check-up. I can't believe how fast time flies. He is talking like crazy, putting sentences together, being very opinionated, and showing his little personality through the things he says. I don't want this to come off as bragging but he is remarkably smart for his age and always has been advanced. He can now tell someone (if needed in the case that he's lost or whatever) his name, last name, my name, Daddys name, where he lives and how old he is). He also continues to be very active and keeps us on our toes. His beautiful little face warms my heart every day.
• Sedona is now 9 months. At her 9 month appointment she weighed 14.10 pounds and was 25.5 inches long. She is showing to be in the 5th percentile for height and weight. I know that seems little but Jacob was and still in petite too. They both eat wonderfully (and I'm still breastfeeding Sedona too) but they just aren't built to be big kids. She's crawling all over the place, cruising along furniture, trying to climb the couch, and pulling up on everything. She follows Jacob into the playroom and they both have little conversations with eachother while playing. It's so sweet the way they interact. She loves being thrown around, dangled upside down, and roughhousing. She says "mama, dada, hi" and a few others that we aren't sure if she's actually saying or if its just coinsidence.
• I'm still self employed and working with Kay. Trying to scrapbook, bead, cross stitch and whatever little crafts I come up with in the rare moments I get to. Life keeps me busy and I love it. I love being a wife and mommy.

2008 was a great year overall. We've paid a substatial amount down on the prinicpal of the house, we welcomed our baby girl on April 4th (Exactly 10 years after my dad passed away...she is a gift sent from heaven), Desmond came home, we went on a cruise and to Disneyworld, my baby boy turned 2!, we went to California to see Desmonds family, and had a wonderful holiday season.

I can't wait to see what 2009 has in store for us!

Thanksgiving

We had our first Thanksgiving dinner at our house the other day...and I cooked! I made a beautiful turkey and all the fixin's. I also made three pies. I'm pretty impressed with myself, nothing was burnt or horrible tasting. It wasn't as stressful or as hard as I thought it would be. I really dont know why everyone makes such a big deal about it. I actually had fun! I'll post some pictures soon. It was nice to have our first thanksgiving at home though. It was just the four of us and my mom and sisters but it was wonderful. In a few short weeks we'll have our first Christmas in this house and Desmond will be home this year too so I'm really excited.

We're home and settled

Our vacation was wonderful! We all had a great time at Disneyworld and on the cruise. UNO loved seeing all of the Disney characters, the rides and shows. DOS even enjoyed going on the rides and seeing the big "broadway" shows on the cruise. It was tiring though! We started off the trip on a red-eye flight so that totally messed with the kids and their sleeping habits. Then we got to Florida, put our stuff down and went straight to Epcot. There were no naps and we stayed out late almost everynight so UNO did have his moments. He slept through dinner a few times. He was eating one minute and then the next his head was on the table and he was out! Disney cruise line offers daycare for kids 3 and under which was a nice break for D and I. We put them in there a few times and it was great...for us at least. =) We do feel like we need another vacation after this vacation though. We'll be going to California next week to visit D's family so hopefully everything goes well and we can relax a little. I will post pictures soon.

Update on DOS

Monday DOS had her 6 month check up. I can't believe how fast six months has flown by. The doctor said she looks great and is doing way more than she should for a baby her age. She weighed 14lbs and wa 26.25 inches. Shes grown 6.25 inches since she was born! She rolls, crawls, gets up on her knees, pulls herself up, stands if she can and pulls hair and laughs. Shes gonna be trouble!

So sweet

Yesterday morning we were all laying in bed talking and watching some morning TV. Sedona and Jacob were both completely focused on the show when Sedona sneezed, Jacob turned his head and said "bess you" then turned back to watch the show. It was the sweetest thing ever! It brought tears to my eyes. I am a total manners stickler but haven't gotten to "bless you" yet so him saying it without being taught, told or anything was amazing. It just shows you how much little ears listen to what we say or dont say for that matter. I guess we have to really watch what we say now.

Aww, I love my babies!