SOLD

WEll good news, We finally sold our house in Avon!!!! We have had renters in it since 2 days after we moved out, and they had a purchase agreement to buy our house since that time, however because of their financial situation and owning a home in Nashville, they have been unable to purchase our home. Michael and I haven't really felt we should move forward till our house sold, however had looked a few places and almost purchased a forclosed house because it was a great deal, but in the long run just didn't feel like it was what we wanted or should do. We would of had to fix the forclosed home up to make it what we would want to be our home and we didn't know if we should do that with owning two homes. So we passed on the forclosed home and were a little disappointed that we haven't had our own place. We just kept praying that God would open a door or an avenue for us. My dad is the Lakeland Building trades instructor and we knew he didn't have anyone to build for the upcoming year 2010-2011. We always hoped that one day we would be able to build our own home and with Lakeland Building trades you get a great deal, not having to pay labor. So around March or April we decided that maybe that God may be leading us in that direction and took the leap of faith to commit to building with them. We felt since the building trades process is a whole year, that would give us another year to sell our house before we had 2 complete mortages, and had talked about putting our house on the market in August. Then Much to our suprise shortly after we got news that our renters wanted to purchase our home and quickly. On Memorial Day weekend, we finally closed. While it was an exciting time, it was a little sad too as that was finally the end to that little chapter of our lives. We are however, very blessed at where God is leading us, and can't wait to see what is next. This building process , we expect to be hard, but we also look forward to the excitement it brings. Next May, We will finally be in our own place, again!!!

4 month old picture

Our Four month old picture, it is getting harder to take these pictures, he can sit up propped and reaches for everything. He reminds me alot of his older brother. They both make life so wonderful.

3 month big boy

Here is a picture of our Big boy at 3 months. Time is flying. I am back to work. It is hard but good for the both of us too. It is so nice to be able to be away and not have to focus all on baby, but I miss both my boys so much while I am at work. It is nice then to be able to cuddle in the evenings with them. I am glad both my boys are momma boys.
Elijah can sit up propped in his boppy. Sometimes he leans forward but is learning quickly that he lights to sit up more than laying down and giggles and coos all the time. He definitely found his voice and will let you hear it. He is a screamer when he is mad. But is is also funny to hear him outright giggle. His daddy found his tickle spot and his brother can make him laugh more than anyone else.

Easter fun

OUR EASTER FAMILY


Easter is fun, especially the older Jacob gets the more excited he gets and the more he gets into all the fun. He is also very imaginative lately, which makes it even more fun. Jacob loved coloring Eggs this year with Uncle Brian, and couldn't wait till the Easter Bunny hid them so he could find them.

2 months and random pictures

Wow time is flying. Elijah is two months old and has already been on his first vacation. I know when Jacob was little I thought that he grew too fast too, but I feel like Elijah is growing even faster than Jakers. It could be that I have more on my plate then I did with Jacob. I have two to run after and care for instead of just one, and when I say run I mean run. Jacob has so much energy- it is amazing when he finally slows down.At Elijah's two month appointment he was 25 inches long (95%) weighed 12 lbs 14 oz (75%) and his head circumference was 15.5 inches (30%). If I recall correctly that is very similar to the growth pattern that Jacob had- but Jacob's stuff is in storage. I can't wait till we have all our stuff in our own house. Elijah is so much fun now. He loves to smile, and coo. He sucks on everything and drools constantly. He loves his big brother and his big brother loves him. Almost every morning Jacob doesn't want to do anything until he has held Elijah for even a moment. However, Elijah is definitely a Momma's boy right now. Even leaving him with a babysitter for a little while (grandma, grandpa, or even Daddy) is troublesome for the babysitter. He usually calms right down for Momma. He recognizes my voice in the room. Makes me feel good, but also a little bit overwhelmed with feeling tied down. It makes it hard to get away and to do something special with just Jakers and I. Pretty soon though, Elijah will have to get use to it as I head back to work. I am sure it will be an adjustment for all of us.

For Valentines day, The boys got these shirts. I have attempted to take pictures before but they didn't cooperate, then they decided to one day but then Jacob just woke from his nap and has bed head and morning face. Oh well, Aren't they the cutest in their matching brother shirts. :)

Both Boys love to be read too. It is funny, Jacob will continue to keep bringing me books. I love that they love to read like their daddy.

I will post vacation pictures in another blog post if I ever get a chance- You know I lag a little behind.

lagging behind

So Big Shocker--- I am not up to date on my blog. I thought though I would post our going to be monthly pictures of Elijah. I have his 1 week old and is already 1 month old pictures. Since most of our stuff is in storage I didn't know what to compare Elijah too, Jacob had a bear that is in storage. So Elijah just got a small giraffe, but I am sure in the long run we will be able to see how much he changes in a year. Isn't he so precious?

He didn't really want to participate in the one month photo shoot, but I took the pictures anyways and thought that I would get to redue1 month pictures later, but that hasn't happened yet, and he is almost 2 months old now.

pics

I don't have much time for blogging these days but here are a few pictures for you to enjoy of our new little arrival..Dr Sharp gave us this cute little hat. I think it is adorable, but we won't be able to wear it too long.

A friend at church made the boys matching stocking caps. They are so cute.