Family

Let me start off by saying that I am feeling a little down at this very moment, but I promise to end on a positive note. I am a little stressed with classes, just overwhelmed with life, but in a good way. Second I am just in one of those sad moments where I remember the bridges burned 2 years ago...and honestly with some of my extended family I feel as though an outsider looking in.

I never felt like I really belonged with them, but to be exiled and shunned was a new level. Things were said that can never be taken back, which is unfortunate. Honestly, most of the time I am okay with it. I am so consumed with my kids and our life that I forget about those people who would occasionally dance into our lives every few months, but no longer care to... Today is just one of those days where I remember.

But enough dwelling on things I can not change!

To the happy news! Aurora and Johnny start soccer this week, got their gear and cant wait to go. Richard, their amazing step dad, will be assistant coach of Aurora's team! This man rocks, let me tell you, I am pretty darn fond of him ;) He wins the award for worlds best husband and step dad (at least in my book).

I received word that my degree application has finally been approved and processed. I officially have an Associates of Math and Science! Woot! On another front I am toying with the idea of double majoring in Chemistry and anthro..... at the very least minoring in anthro. I enjoy it and even considered it as a major at one point, but after doing a little digging about the future with that degree I decided to go another route.

Finally, we recently had family pictures taken and I am in LOVE with how they turned out. Check out this awesome photog, Michelle Voigt... She is amazing :)

I Am Back!

So life has been hectic. We made it to Texas and we love it here! Life is good but has taken some crazy turns.

We settled into our rental home, but John was still in Cali.  He finally got his job transfer and joined us in Tx a month ago. Unfortunately we live 2 hours from his new job so our old family dynamic had to be adjusted, which we knew ahead of time could happen. He got his own apartment and we go stay there sometimes, but most of the time he comes to stay with us on weekends and holidays.  We have some fun family vacations planned in the future.

Richard and I got married at the courthouse. We may or may not have a small wedding ceremony in 18 months as we had intended. I'm not sure I want to waste the money on it. We will see. Richard and I both started at our college. We love it there, but it keeps us so busy.

Aurora and Johnny started at their new school and they love it! Very thankful for the new teachers and friends that have been made. Aurora started horse back riding lessons and girl scouts. Aurora and Johnny will be starting soccer. All three kiddos will be doing an intro hockey course as well. Scarlett is good. She spends her day being grandpa's buddy. Once life settles down a bit I plan to look into preschools for her, though next year she will be eligible for the schools.

My brother in law also moved in with us, our household continues to grow lol.

Also today we saved a turtle that was in the middle of the road.  Brought it home and going to try to figure out what kind of turtle it is.

Aurora just finished her awesome 2 day birthday weekend. Lots of fun with great friends.

Also I've been working on me. 35 pounds down and proud of it. I look and feel great.  I still have further to go, but I know I'll get there.