Finally Blogging again

Yes, It is true!! I am finally on the computer again. I am beyond motivated to blog daily. You know it is sad when Mike is emailing me asking me to update the blog. So ladies and the few gentleman that read this I am going to try really hard to keep this updated. As most of you know we (like everyone of you) have been crazy busy lately. About three months ago I took a new job at Eagle Brook Church coordinating the Early Childhood area at the Spring Lake Park Campus. Although this has been a challenge in so many ways for our family- it has been fun to see the transition of our lives. We are continually seeking God for balance and guidance on how to do life with me working 30 hours or so a week. It is comforting to know that He provides all the energy and resources needed to make things operate in our house.

Just a couple of udates for everyone-
Mike is still at Premium Waters- He absolutely loves his job, in fact some weekends I think he counts the minutes till he can go back to work. HAHA- Kidding but a little serious. He has changed more diapers in the past three months than in the last five years and has started to take on more than his fair share of the house work (well most of the time). When Mike isn't mopping the floors or picking up dog poop he is on the ice helping coach Garrett's hockey team.

Since I started working we hired a great Nanny named Liz, the kids adore her and it has been terrific having someone taking care of the kids in the comfort of our house.

Garrett is Five now- Not sure how I feel about how big he is getting. He is already out of the jeans I bought him in the fall and his winter jacket is almost too small too. I just can't keep up with this kid. He is playing hockey about three days a week and loving it. Of course no checking yet- so we will see how much he likes it then. He is attending preschool 4 days a week- Focus Fun on Tuesdays is his favorite. It is here that his creativity flows- it also helps that his favorite teacher is there too. He has become a stellar bowler on WII. If fact I do not think he has been beat yet- not even by Mike. He is also really into his little people toys and making parachutes for beanie babies.

Carson is almost three- but still two in so many ways. He is quite the quarky fun kid. So sweet yet crazy at the same time. Sometimes I say he has two personalities. He definitely keeps me on my feet. He has quite the vocabulary and uses his words well. When he is really mad he will say things like you are bad words mom. SO FUNNY He loves to play outside and is really into coloring. He has an obsession with skateboarding, jumping on and off the furniture, wrestling with Mike, baby strollers,and bubblegum. He adores Adison and follows his brother everywhere. And yes his hair is still curly and I think we will let it grow for awhile too.

Adison is officially ONE now. AHHH where has the time gone. It is amazing how fast they grow. Adison is beyond busy. She keeps up with the boys and is in the thick of every wrestling match they have with Mike. She has been walking since 9 and a half months and is cruising now. Stairs are no challenge for this girl. She loves babies, stairs, hot wheels, and anything she can climb. She is very independent and has a little bit of a temper when she doesn't get her way. She loves to laugh with Carson and snuggle with Garrett.

The Dogs- Well they are huge- No puppies at this point and well maybe never. They are still as calm as can be and shed more than any dog I have ever seen. But Carson calls them his best freinds.

As for me. Well just keeping my head above water, finding balance and seeking God to give me direction and clarity on what to do with my life. Mike and I are doing well. Starting a new parenting method and trying to focus on our family. We are working on simplifing our life in all ways possible. (NOOO we will not be cutting out Hockey for all you Anti Hockey people) I am committed to scrapbooking all my pictures in the next year and journalling as much as possible. Not to mention having fun with freinds and family etc.