Joining the Blog World

After much consideration, I've decided to start a blog to keep family and friends updated on how we are and what goes on here in our wonderful (busting at the seams) home! Lately, things have changed and we are really happy with the result of these changes! Our precious little Mallory Ruth arrived after much anticipation and many trips to L&D on December 29, 2008!



The arrival of this precious being changed our whole life! I am amazed at God's work and happy to be a part of such a miraculous part of life.

Owen absolutely loves little sister. He is such a great help with her, he even helps with diaper changes. He has gotten so big and is talking so audibly now that the whole world can not only hear now, but understand him when he speaks. (and boy does he!) We recently battled the potty training stage and won! He is doing wonderfully and we are so very proud of him! It was a long struggle but once he decided that he was ready, he was full speed ahead. We had tried everything we and everyone else could think of except for just letting him decide when he was ready... Attention All Potty Training Parents: this is the most beneficial way to go!

Rhyon, my baby boy has done such a wonderful job of passing his title as baby onto little sister. He has completely taken on his role as big brother and seems to be fine with it... as long as he gets his mommy time! He is a chatter box now and is so glad that we are finally able to understand what he's trying to tell us! He is potty training as well and is doing a fine job so far. He's not quite as difficult as Owen. His first time to use the potty was on his 1st birthday... he's far more willing and now that brother is taken care of we can work more closely with Rhyon.
As for me and Joseph, life could never be better. Our love grows stronger everyday and I don't know what I would ever do without his wonderful companionship. He truly is a blessing from God. He's working as hard as ever, although slow, he's still working. It's a tough time of year for everyone and we just consider ourselves blessed to have an income. So in saying that, if any of you (in this cold time of year) need assistance with your Heating and Air, please give us a call or email. We would be honored to help any of you!
Well, I guess this is enough for my first post! Peace be with you all and I hope you enjoy hearing about our life as much as we enjoy living it!