A Quick Catch-Up

Well, the last time I posted I was five weeks away from the due date of our first baby and he is 18 months now. I guess it is time for a quick catch-up. And I hope I can be more consistent with my posting. As of now, our little Buddy is 18 months old and such a fun, busy part of our lives! He learns so fast and has such a wonderful, unique personality! I wish I could share a day with each person so that everyone can see how great he is (even with the few tantrums, haha.) Also, we are five weeks from the due date of our next little one joining the family (what a coincident!). Bubby and I are so excited! Little Buddy probably doesn't know how much his life is going to change. Everyday life is focused a lot on him and it will for sure be an adjustment for him to share his mom and dad all the time. But I just know that he will love his little brother so much. :D

This is what our family is like right now. (Buddy is usually as happy as he looks in this picture!) It really has been a wonderful blessing having each member of our family together. I wouldn't trade this life for anything!

And this is a picture of me from a week and a half ago. I'm not sure if I'm ready to have this little one join us. Haha. Don't get me wrong, I am in love with him already but my life (and Bubby's) will change just as much as little Buddy's will. We all can use more love in this world so, in that sense, it will be wonderful to have him come. However, life is only going to get busier with two little boys to chase around. :D This pregnancy has been great! So far, I have been blessed with easy pregnancies and not much to complain about. The only thing that is a lot different from my first pregnancy is that my feet don't swell hardly at all. (And that might have to do with the fact that I am not standing as a teller all day.)

Besides our growing family, we have had some other changes in our life. First, I am no longer going to school because I graduated this last May!! It is so nice not having to worry about my homework and figuring out what to do with Buddy while both Bubby and I are in class. Now, I get to help my wonderful husband whenever he needs me. :) I will be helping him a lot since he is in his third year and on the road to getting his Doctorates in Spanish. He still wants to teach Spanish but instead of the high school level, he is working toward being a college professor! It will be quite to journey! :)

Our work life has changed some, too. I am no longer working as a teller. Now, I have to joy of staying home and raising Buddy (and his future brother). Bubby still does his metal salvaging but it is more of a side job that he can do when we need it. Honestly, it is a nice thing to have to fall back on. It is just harder for Bubby to do during the cold winter (not that this year has been particularly cold). For a more consistent income, Bubby is also working for a local division of the YMCA. He is part of the after school programs and is really loving it! Also, I have recently become a consultant for Usborne Books and More. :D This company sales books for young readers from newborns to high schoolers. I absolutely love the books that they have and becoming a consultant allows me to build our home library as well as share the love and fun of reading to others. So if anyone is looking for a great birthday/holiday gift for the young ones in your life, get them a book (from me!). ;)

Spiritually, we have been doing well I think. We have truly grown to love our ward here and enjoy being a part of it. Bubby has been the Elder's Quorum President for about a year and a half now. He works hard at his calling and has really enjoyed getting to know all the Elders here. I am a Family History Consultant and I have really been loving it! This calling has really helped me to get started on doing work for my ancestors on my dad's side of the family. There is lots to be done and I think I've had a fairly good start. It has been great to share the temple work with my parents and siblings! We have had some wonderful temple experiences together. :D Now it is getting to the hard part that I will need a lot of the Lord's help to do!