Monday, November 30, 2009

up to date

Since my last post (ummm...2 months ago) not much has changed. I quit my job at the first place I was employed. I have had jobs in the past I didn't like but this is the first time I every cried because I had to go to work. The place I worked was awful...disorganized....people were very rude for the most part. I did find another job at a smaller hospital. I love it! Things were wonderful there until my hours got cut. After a 3 day depression and a total pick me up from God, I am searching for another j0b. This is the beginning of week 3 and I have had one call back....only to ask preliminary questions. I know God is doing his thing but it is so hard to sit back and watch it unfold. I get worried about paying bills, getting the kids what they need...etc. BUT, God will get us through this, HE will provide. We won't have a big Christmas and I won't be able to buy the things I usually do but I have my family here with me, my church home, the few friends I have made, and my God. All is good!!!

To continue on....Jake is doing great. He gets to train for superload escorts. (this is a good paying gig, so we hear...) We are excited about that. He really likes what he does and he does a great job. He has a heart of gold and patience like no one I know. He tells me stories about encounters he has had with people that make my red roots shine ( I don't really have red hair but I have the attitude that red heads flair). Anyway, these people that are awful to him, he smiles and continues what he is doing without ever being smart with them. Wow. I am a little jealous at his ability to control himself.

The boys are great! Ayden has found a few new friends and Cooper is growing like a weed. He is walking, running, climbing and into it all! He loves giving our belongings a chance to swim in the toilet. Ayden never did these things!!!! I love it though. They both keep us on our toes and challenge us DAILY. Parenting is not easy, I am not perfect but I LOVE IT!

Friday, August 21, 2009

a trip to the beach







We had the best family vacay this year! My inlaws go to Daytona every year. This year Our family was invited. We didn't think Jake was going to get to go...but the day before we were going to leave, Jake was granted permission to spend the week with us. YAY!! So, off to Daytona we went! First, Jake and I took Ayden to Disney. Cooper stayed with Mimi Lou and Papa Tom and we all met up in Daytona on Sat. night. We spent the week with Mimi Lou, Papa Tom, Brandi, Greg, and Allee. As crowded as it was we had the BEST time ever! I hope we get to do this year after year.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Jake Graduates




For those that don't know, Jacob graduated on July 10th! Can you believe that the 22 weeks is over?? I am still not quite used to him being home so much. He has started work and is liking it. (except for the 3rd shift thing) The schedules are a little tricky right now. They change things all the time...which makes it a little hard for me to work. Have to make sure the children are taken care of. :) Nontheless, I am super proud of my guy!