Can't have it all.

Here I am in sunny florida, loving everything and had a perfect trip down. We got here despite a broken van, a break in to the van, a stolen purse, the door project which took far more tim ethan expected, buying a new van, 2 young kids and a baby!

The van is a dream a and made the trip so relaxing having to not worry about break downs or being packed to the brim. The apartment I have is so great as well. Air conditioned, clean, very large...I tried to push the limit!

This morning I tried to audit a class. Church history. I wanted to take this class last summer as well, but because of circumstances, it just didn't work. I thought it would work this time since it is during Livie's nap. She screamed during the introduction and I bolted. I don't want to be THAT lady. ;)

So realizing that this was not working as she screamed every time I got close to the classroom, I decided that these mornings should be spent in having my own class at home, reading, praying and building up my own relationship with the LORD. It is actually a blessing mixed with the disappointment. Thanks God, I needed that was my prayer today. i do have a great life, great kids, everything great, but even I know that you can't have it all. And thats ok..Thanks God for another great lesson.

All moved in and living under boxes...this has been the fastest week that has ever passed.

The beauty of moving is that you see new developments every day and progress is everywhere..

Every box that is put away is like a giant pat on the back! M, D, & O are doing great as well! Olivia belly laughed when my mom was here the other day! Yeah O!

I actually LOVE doing the laundry with the new machine! (well see how long that lasts!)

Gotta post some new pictures, cause the camera is bacK! Yeah!

soo i am looking for new ideas on how to decorate my new space..i love the idea to post signs and found this one through a friends blog. I also am making these adorable signs for each bedroom...

Update on the house:

Upside: leveling the floor is happening ! Andy wants to have all the plywood down so that he can put in the bamboo flooring tomorrow. I am taking a visit to Ottawa to visit friends. The kids will hang out while the moms can relax.

Downside: the water from the city drain came up and spewed all over the basement floor, even after having it fixed...My dad tried to stop it for an hour or so by putting his hand over the opening full force and still had a huge mess! The things our family will do for us!

Family: Olivia laughed today! SOOOO cute!

Painted story

This weekend we had a painting party, meaning our AMAZING friends gave up a day to help us paint our new house. It is always a huge stress for me to pick colors since I know I will have to look at it for a long while...until I have the money an time to change it.

new house, new baby..whew...i think that is enough new for now

here is the before shots

I better start recording these moments!

Today I opened up a blg account because I am realizing that time is going quickly and my memory is not that good!

As I am watching Dahlia & Matthew grow I realize that I am goingto forget some of these precious memories!

Yesterday, Dahlia got her first vaccinations and Matthew had a check up. I was so touched when big brother Matthew started to cry when his little sister got her shots and let out a loud scream. He was only consoled when we talked about Dahlia gettinga a band aid for her bo-bo.

As for Matthew his language is growing by leaps and bounds. He is obsessed with balls and often carries around as many as he possibly can! In fact I think his first two word sentence is "little ball" which often sound like "le" ball. How is that for bilingual?!!

Dahlia is in full smile mode, and let out a good spurt of laughter! She is very chubby, and the doctor advised me to make sure her rolls were cleaned out so that she would not develop a rash! So cute!

Dadddy is working on getting ready for the Fall semester and has just bought an X-box 360 so that the guys ministry can flourish!

That's all for now.. until the next precious moment!