Randomness

We had Corinne weighed the other day. She went from 7 lbs 3 oz to 11 lbs 6 oz in just a few weeks!! I thought that my arms were hurting me. It amazes me how fast babies change and grow. She is smiling all the time now and she makes so many adorable noises. I love her so much I just want to eat her up!!! (Why do people say that, by the way?)

Things are finally starting to settle down around here. We have most of the house put together- we just have a little more cleaning and organizing to do. The teens start school this week, so Jason will officially start his Young Life duties. He also got a job working a few hours at the local coffee shop- but you knew that he would!

We just celebrated our 3 year anniversary in Washington DC. We had a good time, but it wasn't exactly what we expected. But what is, right? It is just so crazy that we have been married for 3 years already- and have a kid! But God is so good and He knows exactly what we can handle and I feel so content right now with my life.

Not that I don't desire change and challenge. In fact, I have really been struggling spiritually. I just feel that I am at a dry and stagnant place right now. We haven't found a church yet, so I don't have that to rely on. I have always struggled with my prayer life, I hardly ever take the time to talk to God. It's not that I don't want to, it's just, well I don't know what to say, so I don't say anything. I also feel like I haven't really hit the Scriptures hard since college. I was growing like a weed in college with all of the Bible classes. Ever since then, I have been relying on my knowledge to continue my growth, but I've hit a wall. I would appreciate prayer and any advice on books I should read or Bible studies I should do.

This has been random, but life is random! Thanks for listening.

Home

Well, we moved here to the farm house on August 2nd. We have been so busy with cleaning and organizing and settling ever since. We've already had lots of visitors, which is amazing, especially when they are eager to work (thanks Jym & Carrie)! We always thank them with some good BBQ for dinner (wink, wink)!

This place is amazing... God is amazing! It already feels like home here, except not as organized as "home" should be for me. But it will get there eventually. There have been so many blessings given to us since we got here, like a brand new mattress and box spring (with a loveseat thrown in) for less than $300. Things like that have happened over and over again in the week that we have been here. It just confirms for us that we are in the center of God's will. What a blessing!

We don't have any pictures of the house yet (did you really think I would show pics before everything was done?), but here is a beautiful rainbow that Jason saw on one of our first days here. Enjoy!!