Latest Happenings

There hasn't been much going on to capture on camera, but my life hasn't seemed to slow down. I guess just the everyday things to do keep life busy. The past few weeks I've just tried to get back on a good schedule with working out, housecleaning, kids activities, church calling & keeping track of Jake's schedule. Time is flying by so fast. I can't believe it's March already. Before I know it, it'll be Spring Break, then our big birthday month (3 birthdays in 10 days) then the last month of school. YEAH!!
Melissa-she has been enjoying middle school. Her Challenge class did a video for a district contest on drugs. We watched it last night & they did an amazing job. She has been working hard on learning some violin songs & performed them today at Festival. She earned her Faith in God award & is really looking forward to Young Woman's this summer.
Brittany-she is fighting being sick right now. She was sick last month & has been hit hard again. She has already missed 6 days of school this semester from being sick. This is not normal for Brittany. She continues to love piano & is very disciplined. She is up every morning practicing before she goes to school--without being asked!
Nicole-she, too, has been sick a lot lately. She & Brittany have had different symptoms, but seem to be sick at the same time. She has perked up alot this afternoon so she is hoping to go to her friend's bday party tomorrow.
Allie-she just got signed up for preschool for next fall & is so excited. She is so ready for kindergarten but misses the cut-off date by 17 days. I have never had my kids in preschool before, but I felt because of how ready she is for school & not going for another year then I gave in & signed her up. She is going to a great class & the teacher is so fun. We are both really excited.
Brooklyn-she continues to amaze us. She is so adorable & I love having conversations with her. She has an incredible vocabulary & talks about all sorts of topics. She is definitely my baby & I love her hugs!
Jake-he is incredibly busy with his new office. He has a list forever long of things to do, but he is very dedicated & hard-working & continues to cross things off & get more organized. He spends many hours & long days at his office so we miss having him around, but we know it will pay off. He will have an open house the end of this month & hope that will bring in even more people as patients.
I have been sick the past 2 weeks, but I think I am finally seeing the end of it. I am so ready for Spring so we can open windows & let fresh air into our home. I am getting ready to plant flowers in my pots so we can have some color outside, too. I love spring--warmer weather, birds chirping, sunny skies, beautiful colors, things coming back to life. It's so refreshing!
We all just continue to plug along & enjoy the good things in life.