Jon entered into partnership with another local carpenter. We went from fairly slow as the economic slow-down hit us to very, very busy. Praise God! God is good all the time! Jon and Jason complement each other very well in their strengths and weaknesses. It is a perfect fit and we're looking forward to what they will accomplish together.
Benjamin celebrated his 3rd birthday and enjoyed a fun little party at our house with his friends. He loved his cupcakes! Then we went to Hanford to see all our family. We had one adventurous afternoon at Kings River with Uncle Dave and the cousins. Also, Anthony taught Caleb the beginnings of riding a skate board. Caleb can't wait to get his own and practice some more. He did really well.
My mom and I took a short trip to Missouri to visit with the Parrs and the Denneys and meet Kara and Jason's new baby, Jude Anthony. That was a great trip and we had a fantastic time. We ate lots of cookies and played lots and lots of cards. Oh, and we oooooed and awwwwwed over Jude lots:)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
January - April 2009
We went to Hanford and visited with the family. It was soooo fun!
Jon downsized his shop. We did share a double unit shop with a friend, but he passed away. Jon has moved into a single unit shop and is in the process of setting it up and getting it functional. Our business is holding in this market, and God has been getting our essential bills paid every month. Praise God!
We got a new puppy! She is a Lhasa Apso and is hypoallergenic. Although Caleb is still allergic to hypoallergenic dogs saliva and dander, we are able to manage his eczema as long as he washes his hands after playing with her and confining her to the large kitchen and backyard. I'm sooooo thrilled that my sons finally have their childhood dog!!!!! I didn't think it would ever happen because of Caleb's allergies. On top of it all, this sweet puppy is so calm and non-barky. She is the perfect temperament for Caleb. He gets overwhelmed by loud, jumpy, bitey dogs. Oh, and she was free. A gift from God! The boys love running around the yard with her. She just chases them and runs and plays. It melts my heart.
We've had lots of visitors and celebrations these last few months. Jon and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary and Jon turned another year older. Grandma Jean visited with us for two weeks. She is a special person and she has a knack for making everyone around her feel loved! In March, all of my closest college friends gathered, from here to Washington D.C., to celebrate "The Year of the 30," as we've decided to call it. We had a super weekend extravaganza including a very necessary kitchen birthday dance party and Laguna Beach overnight girls getaway! Laurie was the first, she was my maid of honor, and one by one, every one of us will turn 30 this year. My parents also came down a couple times to visit. They babysat one weekend so I could go to my womens retreat and so Jon could move to his new shop. That blessed me. Thanks mom and dad!
Jon downsized his shop. We did share a double unit shop with a friend, but he passed away. Jon has moved into a single unit shop and is in the process of setting it up and getting it functional. Our business is holding in this market, and God has been getting our essential bills paid every month. Praise God!
We got a new puppy! She is a Lhasa Apso and is hypoallergenic. Although Caleb is still allergic to hypoallergenic dogs saliva and dander, we are able to manage his eczema as long as he washes his hands after playing with her and confining her to the large kitchen and backyard. I'm sooooo thrilled that my sons finally have their childhood dog!!!!! I didn't think it would ever happen because of Caleb's allergies. On top of it all, this sweet puppy is so calm and non-barky. She is the perfect temperament for Caleb. He gets overwhelmed by loud, jumpy, bitey dogs. Oh, and she was free. A gift from God! The boys love running around the yard with her. She just chases them and runs and plays. It melts my heart.
We've had lots of visitors and celebrations these last few months. Jon and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary and Jon turned another year older. Grandma Jean visited with us for two weeks. She is a special person and she has a knack for making everyone around her feel loved! In March, all of my closest college friends gathered, from here to Washington D.C., to celebrate "The Year of the 30," as we've decided to call it. We had a super weekend extravaganza including a very necessary kitchen birthday dance party and Laguna Beach overnight girls getaway! Laurie was the first, she was my maid of honor, and one by one, every one of us will turn 30 this year. My parents also came down a couple times to visit. They babysat one weekend so I could go to my womens retreat and so Jon could move to his new shop. That blessed me. Thanks mom and dad!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
September - December 2008
We're doing really well. We've had a lot of colds this year, which have been annoying, but I think they're done for now. Jon had a little slow time with work, but it's picked up again. Praise God! We are sooooo enjoying our house. We are finally getting back to unpacking, which took a hiatus shortly after we moved in. I can hardly believe we've been here for 6 months already.
I'm trying to work out and get back into shape. One of the things I'm doing is taking a hip hop dance class. I hurt for days after each class!!! It is also testing my memory, which seems to have lessened more and more after each pregnancy. Who knew hip hop could make you smarter, well...I'm hoping anyway. ha ha :)
I'm trying to work out and get back into shape. One of the things I'm doing is taking a hip hop dance class. I hurt for days after each class!!! It is also testing my memory, which seems to have lessened more and more after each pregnancy. Who knew hip hop could make you smarter, well...I'm hoping anyway. ha ha :)
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