Ghost town...

Noah is loving hiding recently, it was peek-a-boo, and now has turned into just going under a blanket and standing there waiting for his "Where's Noah?". If you go under a blanket, he is right there rushing to get right under there with you, in our little fort! He's so funny, you'll look away and all the sudden he's standing there next to you with a blanket or anything over his head!

With some of the warm weather we've had we've enjoyed a few times at the park and even a picnic! Noah LOVES being outside and cries when we go in. He really likes the swing, but not too long!

We've noticed Noah's back molars are starting to come through, it's all swollen back there =( So far, it hasn't been noticeable that they are bothering him, but we're waiting till they get closer to breaking through. His teeth count is now a big 8! 4 up top, 4 down below!

Go Canes!

We hope everyone is doing well during these extremely difficult times and we hope you find the blessings we have found in just having our loved ones around us and knowing that is enough for us to be happy, because that is most important for us all to remember now.

Life happens!

I know, I know, it's been a long while since my last update! Noah has been sooo busy! He had is 1st Birthday and had a good time, even though he wouldn't eat his cupcake! He also took his first lonesome steps right before Christmas, just a step or two, nothing very far. But then about 2 1/2 weeks ago, you got it, he's a walking fool! He's even started running a little bit. He reminds me of a cowboy when he walks, wobble, wobble!

Christmas was really fun. We went up to Pennsylvania and spent the holidays at Bob's sister's (Danielle) house and then we got to see our newest niece, Haley, while visiting with Bob's other sister, Betsy! She was so super tiny and so adorable. She truly doesn't know how small she is!

Noah had his first cold and first stomach virus during and after Christmas, so suffice it to say, it was a little rough, but we all got through it and it was a Christmas to remember and smile at!

After the holidays, I found out that my job was going to be cut in half to part time, so we scrambled like crazy to find another job for me and figure something out, and quickly! Well, God is with us always, and I always know he has his reasons for everything. I waited patiently and by golly, someone called with a prospect for me and it worked out perfectly, not ideal, but in this day and age, very fortunate. I now have 2 part time jobs, one in the morning (my original real estate job) and one in the afternoon. Both are fortunately pretty flexible so taking care of Noah is a little more complicated, but is definitely getting manageable as I adjust to this new, busier life!

I found God's reason behind these struggles and its to appreciate the time I have with my family and it has made our marriage a lot stronger with us working as a team to get through the next couple of months as our country struggles alongside us.

In conclusion, I hope that you and your loved ones are not feeling the pain of the economy as badly as a lot of people are and if you are, remember God is with you always to support and help you through. That is getting me through as well as the love and support of my family and friends!

We love you all!