New Stuff

So, with gas prices sky rocketing, as I'm sure you are all experiencing, we decided to get a motorcycle. We bought an 06' Yamaha R6 this week and Zach is very excited. It's black, of course. He still needs to get licensed so it'll be a few weeks before he's riding it daily, but it should help quite a bit with spending in the gas department. He'll be starting work at Macaroni Grill this coming week and he'll be working doubles for two weeks while they do training and such, so it'll be a little crazy around here. The weather is getting better...I'm afraid to even mention it because it changes so quickly. This is a nice time of year though, it's warm but there's thunder storms and such, so the air has some moisture - it's VERY DRY here otherwise.

Gavin is getting about 5 teeth in right now and we've just come off of, and I'm not even sure we've got them all cleared up, 3 ear infections back to back. Poor Gavin. He's getting so big. He's walking about 90% of the time now, so he's moved into the toddler stage for sure. Not a lot of real words yet though. He calls me Da Da and that's about it for sure, otherwise, it's your best guess. Oh, AND the other day while he was napping he woke up and kind of whined and then tried to lay back down. A few seconds later he woke up again but this time he was whining like he need me, so I went up to check on him and there was a WASP climbing down the rail of his crib! He was stung twice - one on each leg. :( Poor Gavin. Thank God though he was fine a few minutes later and the bites didn't swell, they didn't itch, nothing. They're just little specks now. Phew.

When Zach and I went to pick up the bike the other day we had to drive out to Missoula and it was beautiful with a capital B! We saw 2 bald eagles - that makes 5 since we've been here and the other day we saw 2 foxes, so pretty.

I've been studying, and am a little more than half way through the text book, to get my personal trainer certificate and I will probably be returning to work after that, at least part time. I'm really excited because I think the Lord is going to use this skill to reach young women who, like I was, are so desperate to be "beautiful" as the world tells us beautiful is. Thank God I know the Truth now and I think this will be a great tool to reaching out to those who might be hurting. Thank you Lord.

I just joined a new play group that's really active, so hopefully I'll make some friends. They all seem really fun and nice, so praise God.

The Birthdays

Gavin's birthday was last Monday and mine was on Tuesday. Here are the pictures of the party. I'll post more later.

Scratch that..

Scratch that - we almost bought a house. Again.

Exciting News!

So, I've finally got something worth writing about. Hopefully, I'm not sharing this info prematurely because there are still some hurdles that have to be overcome BUT, we bought a house today - at least, we made an offer that was accepted. Now begins the inspections and, because all homes out here are ancient - like over 100 years old - there are some things that are going to have to be taken care of right off the bat. That being said, this is exciting stuff! It's a bit hard to believe after all of the moving and shaking that Zach and have done since we've been together, if you know what I mean. So, let's all pray that things go well with the inspection and appraisal and that the stress won't be overwhelming for Zach and I. I'll have to post a picture of it after we get the stucco re-done (the main thing that needs to be repaired immediately) and after we paint and all that good stuff and make it ours. It's a tiny little place, but we've got to start somewhere. Prayers are appreciated. :)

Over...

A half a foot of snow on the ground and still falling...No comment.

The Seventies!!

And I'm not talking about an era here, people - the weather! It was 75 degrees today!!!! Maybe the warmth has thawed my fingers enough to type up a little update. We are trucking along here. Zach working at the same place, me here with Gavin, although I did attempt a part-time job briefly. We just weren't ready for it. Everyone got sick at once and the stress made us (Zach) realize how necessary it was to have me here for now. We'll see. We'd really like to buy a house and that might mean a season of work out of the home for me but the Lord will bring the perfect job at the perfect time.

Today was so wonderfully warm that we decided to go for a hike. We packed up the truck, Gavin and Zach's sister's dog, Wolfy and we headed to the mountains. It was beautiful! Then, we came home, made our afternoon pot of coffee (iced, today) and laid out in the sun while Gavin napped. Oh, what a perfect day. Thank you Lord for special times like that.

Right now, I'm cooking up some yummy, yummy pork tenderloin with a citrus and avocado salad to celebrate the warm weather and all the doors are open, fans are going. I just had to share this day with you all. Experiencing winter really makes you relish the spring and summer. I hope you all had an equally great day. Share it with me.

Just the everyday miracles

Hey there. I know it's been a long time but things don't change too much around here - at least not lately. Only Gavin really. He changes daily. These last few days have been wonderful - he's started sleeping much better, eating better, being more mellow...oh what a dream it's been. You can actually hold him - without him fighting to get away - it's AMAZING. I love to hold him and snuggle - I'm told this is what most babies are like but it's foreign to me. :) Anyhoo, Zach is working and doing well - he works at Tony Roma's and he's waiting to here if he's been chosen for the management position that's available at the new Macaroni Grill that's opening next door. I think it's in the bag but they're keeping him hanging. If he gets the position they'll be sending him to California for training for a few weeks. :( I'm doing well - very happy doing the homemaker thing. The family up here is doing well too. It's been snowing for the last few days. It's beautiful but I won't be doing much driving. Anyway, let's get to the good stuff - pictures.

Gavin at his 6 month check up.
On the floor watching Veggie Tales.
Yesterday (at 8 1/2 months) getting ready to eat.