Starting out strong... 2010!

Well, this is not going to be a typical novel that I post every 6 or so months. Short, sweet and to the point is what I’m aiming for.

There has not been a ton of changes in our lives this past year. Since moving from our home in Meridian we’ve been living in Eagle with Linda (Mom) and it’s been great! The boys just love hanging out with Grandma every day and Mommy loves having some adult interaction during the day. It’s the best. We weren’t planning on staying here as long as we have. It’s been a year this month but after reviewing our school plans we realized that if we pushed a little harder and doubled up on credits, Steven could graduate in May and that’s just what we did. So we’re still in Limbo but happily accept it and we’re very much looking forward to graduation this year. Steven continues to work 2 part time jobs, full time school and full time Daddy/Husband. I don’t know where he finds the strength but he always rises to the occasion in all that he does and never ceases to amaze me. It will be weird when graduation does come around because we’ll have so much time we won’t know what to do with ourselves? I’m sure we’ll fill the time just fine once it comes along. :)

Ethan has been attending preschool and just loves it. He gets to ride the school bus each morning and it’s his favorite part of the day. He’ll be turning 4 in June and I’m in disbelief that he’s that old already. Time really does fly when you’re having fun. He’s talking so much now that it’s rare to get any quiet time but I love it. His personality is so cute and it’s great to see it develop each day. Right now his favorite word is ‘actually’ and he’s so sassy when he says it. And to add to the sassy, he loves to sing his favorite songs morning and night. We fall asleep and awake to his serenades. I’m continually laughing throughout the day and if it’s not with Ethan then it’s with Owen. He’s the funniest little guy. It’s amazing to me how much he’s talking. Such a stark difference from when Ethan was that age. He too has such a great personality. He adores his big brother and loves to play with him, as well as doing everything he does. Ethan’s a good sport about it too. The cutest thing is to listen and watch them talk to each other. They are just the sweetest little guys and I couldn’t be happier with what great boys they’re growing up to be.

For me, life has been busy, busy, busy… I’ve taken on a new adventure and I’ve started my own at home business. Since I stopped cutting hair I’ve been needing something to do so I don’t get so stir crazy and I just love to do any kind of craft so I thought why don’t I make something of this. I’m making a variety of baby products and one in particular that has been really popular. It’s called an ‘I spy bag’. It’s something I kept seeing other families use in church and couldn’t seem to find in the stores so I took it upon myself to make my own for the boys and they turned out to be such a hit. I was getting so much attention from them that I decided to start making and selling them. If you want to check out my stuff and see what has been occupying my time you can check it out on my website.

www.emmiesdesigns.etsy.com

Besides for being busy with my kids and my new growing business I’ve been busy trying not to be so sick all of the time or maybe I should say nauseous… :)

Well if you didn’t catch that subtle hint then I’ll come right out and say it…

I’M PREGNANT!!!

We’re expecting #3 and we couldn’t be more excited. The due date is August 28 so we’ve got a ways to go but with my life time flies and I know that it will be here in no time at all. It’s so cute because the boys are already so interested about the baby in mommy’s belly. They give baby lovies everyday and it’s so fun to share that with them. Ethan and Owen were only 21 months apart and so we didn’t really get all of that excitement from Ethan when we were expecting Owen. And this time around Ethan gets it and Owen feeds off of his excitement so it’s been really fun. Only 10 weeks in and we’re already so excited.

Well, I said that I wasn’t going to do it but I did. Another novel has been published. I just can’t help it I guess. I think that even if I did post more frequently it would still be a novel because I just don’t know how to do it any other way. Oh well. I hope that you enjoyed catching up with our family and thanks for taking the time to do so.

If you have a little bit more time in your day then go check out my website (www.emmiesdesigns.etsy.com) and if you can give me some feedback on what you think (positive or negative) I’d love to hear it. Friends and family know best and aren’t afraid to say it so it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. We love you all and love to hear from you so feel free to leave comments as well. Have a great day.

Love,

Steven, Emmie, Ethan, Owen (& Baby #3) :)