2011 Blog Revival

For those of you who are still checking this blog occasionally for updates (if there are any left), I am happy to announce that I am back!!! I have allowed myself to get distracted with the craziness of our daily life this past year and have been terrible (understatement, I know!) about updating the blog. I can't make up for lost time, but I can vow from here on out to do my very best to make a post at least weekly....baby steps! I hope you'll give me a chance to redeem myself!

Important things to know about us:

Miles - almost 2 and the life of the party. He is a bundle of joy and has a temper (I mean...determination) that will either serve him well or get him in lots of trouble. That is yet to be determined. He is talking more each day and learning his colors. He loves school and adores his big brother and sister.

Brooks - turned 5 in October and still loves sports. He played soccer and flag football this fall/winter and continues to skateboard. He got to go see Tony Hawk skate at an expo in Orlando not long ago and loved it! Brooks has really excelled in school this year. He is excellent in Math and is probably going to outsmart his Mom in a few years. He will also outgrow me sooner than later. He is almost as tall as Elle and isn't even in Kindergarten yet!

Elle - will be 8 this spring. Where does time go? She asked when she was 5 to go see the Statue of Liberty for her birthday and in a passing comment (with the intention of brushing the idea off) told her that we would do that when she was 8. I never brought it up again. Well....guess who hasn't forgotten!! We will be taking a Mother/Daughter trip to the big apple this year to visit Lady Liberty and the American Girl Store. I am as excited as she is. Elle has taken gymnastics this year and continues to excell is swimming. She is a sweet big sister and a HUGE help! Elle loves second grade and makes us proud each day.

Meg and Jay - Well, in case you haven't heard....we are moving to South Carolina! Jay took a job working for a company that manages the VA Nursing Home in Anderson, SC where my entire family lives. Will will move in February. Despite our LOVE for Winter Garden, our great jobs, and our dear friends...it was an opportunity that we didn't think that we could pass up. We know that it is the right decision for our family at this time. And the Lord is taking care of the details. Amazingly...we have bought a beautiful home in Anderson for a great deal, and managed to sell our house in Florida during the worst housing crisis in history. We are excited about this new chapter and look forward to updating you all along the way.