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!