Changes

Sorry I have been away for quite a while. A lot has happened. Cayden is almost 4 months old, Mercie started kindergarten this week, and we no longer live in Spokane! God has moved us to Sumner, Wa. We were asked to be a part of a church plant in Bonney Lake around February of this year. We had been praying, and truly wanted God's direction. We started applying to jobs continuously for 5 months. Little things here and there opened up, but just wasn't "right". I applied for a "team apartment manager" position on Monday August 24th. That evening while we were "skyping" into the church plant meeting, we received an email that the hiring manager wanted to meet us. Ben spoke with him Tuesday afternoon, and that night we drove over and interviewed Wednesday morning. Out of all the things on our resume, he liked that Ben had worked at a church as he too was a pastor. The situation was so out of our comfort zone, but God's fingerprints were all over it. On Sunday, August 30th we got the call we were hired and going to start in a week! BTW our lease ended August 31st. So here I sit, with the first service of Open Life starting tomorrow morning. I can still not believe that everything fell into place, and at the perfect time. There is so much more to share, but dinner is ready and it has been a long week. I will post some updated pictures soon of Cayden and Mercie on her first day. God is so good!! Very excited for this new adventure.

~Makeover~

So, I have been thinking lately that I am in need of a refreshing makeover! I feel as if my hair has been the same for far to long. I tried to grow it out, but this pregnancy has left my hair thinner/finer than normal. Usually pregnancy causes hair growth, but not mine. There is probably not much you can do without going to short, but with just about a week left before I go back to work I think the timing is prefect. Maybe a new outfit too? Any suggestions?

Almost 2 months

I can't believe 2 months have gone by already! My baby is growing so fast, smiling all the time (when he is not sleeping or eating). He is weighing in at 11 lbs 10 oz as of 7/17. He is sleeping better in his crib, although the last 2 nights he has been on an every 2 hour eating schedule. We will have to work on that, since I am supposed to go back to work in 2 weeks. Although it is hard, I do enjoy every minute I have with him. I was unable to breastfeed Mercie, and I forgot how special it is. I hope I can continue to as long as possible. The quiet moments between mother and son are soon gone, and I want to treasure every moment.

Here are some recent pictures of 6-8 weeks.

Summer Fun!

All smiles

On Cayden's one month birthday we went to summer camp in Seattle area to lead worship. We got into camp at about 11:00. We were all tired from the drive, and needed to set up. As I sat watching the guys and holding Cayden in my lap he looked up at me and gave me a smile. Ahhh.....I quickly called Ben over so he can catch these first moments. Nothing like it in the world when you child smiles at you for the first time! Love it!!!