A New Computer

Hello there!

Surprised to see me writing here again? Me too.

Obviously, this blogging thing has been really hit and miss for me. In part because I just haven't gotten around to it, in part because we've been sharing the laptop and since Derek is taking college courses online, during the semester I have avoided blogging so he can use the computer whenever.

But, we've been blessed to have gotten a new (to-us) computer so now while he's working at school and I can do my own thing--which I hope will include more faithful blogging.

We want to keep family updated on the things going on in our life, especially those that live a distance from us. Also, I think this blogging habit would be nice to have when we eventually move away to a seminary, Lord-willing.

And of course, I look forward to this place as a journal of my personal growth as a wife and homemaker, to write bits and pieces of things I want to remember for the future/what I am learning/am sorta getting the hang of, because it is just good sometimes to think things through in writing (and for me-list making!!). I hope it might encourage others, too.

So do you guys want a life update?

Not much has been going on here...we feel like we are just coming up to breathe after a busy season of basketball coaching, getting involved in our new church, more school, and work. I am so looking forward to a summer of refocusing and growing and moving forward to be more intentional in life, and I know Derek is too.

I am still babysitting part-time for a family with a little boy and girl. They keep me on my toes and I always have a funny story to share. Yesterday we were watching How to Train Your Dragon, and got to ending part where Astrid kisses Hiccup. Luke (5) threw his hands up to shield his eyes and awkwardly gasped, "Oh my gosh--they just got married!" Today, he spilled some cheese curls on the floor and Faith (2) rushed over to pick them up and started singing "Clean up, clean up, everybody clean it up!" Too funny. At bedtime she sang "Jesus Loves Me" along with me. So precious. 

Right now Derek is finishing up his final week  of school and then anticipating a break (from school anyways!) for the next couple months. First on his to-do list is find a job! Please pray that he would be able to find a good job that pays decently, is ok with him not working on Sundays, and will be more long term (we are hoping not to be looking for another job in a few months like in the past due to seasonal layoffs).

Looking forward to keeping this place updated regularly in the future!