Long time no see!

It has been a LONG time since I have blogged! I really have not had much inspiring to say! We are just livin life and adjusting to our summer schedule. Shawn has been home more often which has been really nice. It is always a little bit of an adjustment having him home during the day since he has to re-learn our routine. I must say that this year has been a pretty easy transition. The girls love having him home and I love having him home for many reasons. It's nice to have adult conversation throughout the day and have someone to share responsibilities. Plus he is just fun to be around!

We have had a lot of fun already this summer and we are trying to enjoy this freedom before marching band starts July 6th. We are looking forward to our day trip to Chicago this coming Saturday! An overnight getaway is still in the works!

My goals for this summer are to stay consistent with my bible study. It's much harder for me when I don't have an actual class to keep accountable to. It is very hard to find time and to discipline myself to do it when I have a million other things to do. It is something I desire strongly but I really have to fight for it. Another goal is to get our downstairs bathroom remodeled. Anyone want to come peel wallpaper?!:)
I also want to keep up with some school time with Adrianna. She is the kind of girl who will get to Kindergarten and say "What? I learned my letters?"! Eliza is also getting to that point of being able to learn and know her letters and numbers. It will be fun to do some stuff with her too!

Both girls are loving playing outside by themselves lately. This is a new privilege for them and they do really well of staying in our yard and playing pretty well together. They have a little girl next door that they play with often and she has an underground pool! We also have new neighbors on the other side of us who we are trying to build a relationship with. They are from Cuba and they are very hospitable! They just got a new puppy and it is the cutest thing! It's a cocker spaniel and it's name is Brenda! Much more friendly and safer than the pit bulls that used to live there!
I must say, it is out of my comfort zone to reach out to them. I really want to but I guess I am afraid! Afraid of rejection, afraid I won't be able to understand them when they talk(they have very thick accents), and afraid I won't be able to show them Christ when it is most important. I am praying God will use me in spite of myself!

Caleb is growing like a weed! He is rolling over both ways finally and is starting to sit up somewhat. He still needs to be propped up with something but is doing better. He has also started to pick up cheerios from his tray. This makes me VERY happy! Now I can put him in there and he can occupy himself for a little while so I can make dinner!

I am going to try and update more frequently but I find it getting harder to do especially with Caleb getting more mobile. It's getting busier..is that possible?:)
I am loving my life and so thankful that even when I question that, I have my God to help me through each and every moment!