Update on Us

I've been bad about updating the blog. It has been hard to keep motivated when the weather has been so nice out. We have spent a lot of time outdoors, walking up and down the sidwalks with the girls' Cozy Coupe, pink horse, push buggy, stroller, big wheel, etc. Allison's new favorite thing is to pick up sticks and leaves to put in her wagon.

Brian now has been with his current firm for 7 months. In some ways it feels like it has been longer - not in a bad way, it just seems like it has been a long time since he has worked at the old firm. However the stresses of dealing with those few weeks of unemployment still linger in the back of my mind. We are very fortunate that he was able to find a new position so quickly and is something we do not take for granted. I think about the families who have not been so lucky and hope the job market turns around soon.

One good thing about reaching the six month mark is that Brian now qualifies for vacation time. I was going to write a bunch of blog posts today, however I got sidetracked booking our vacation. Whoo hoo! This summer we will be spending a few days in Nashville, IN. I found a condo for a great deal. While in Nashville, we will relax, visit the shops, and explore the state park there. I figured while the kids are young, all we need is to have access to a pool, playground, and a zoo within an hours range and we are good to go.

We will end the trip with two nights in Indianapolis, where we will hit up the Children's Museum and Zoo.

I've been keeping busy with work, taking trips to see the extended family, and hanging out with Brian and the kids. Now that the weather is nice, I'm trying to plan more activities with the girls. We have visited the Gardens, Zoo, and Children's Museum in the last two weeks. It was just two weeks ago that the girls were playing in the water at the Gardens and today it was in the 40s. Gotta love Michigan.

I will try to catch up this weekend on blog entries and add some more pictures.