Starting Over

I've decided to cut out our homeschool blog and just keep up with our family blog since they really go hand in hand any ways. So I thought I start off with a quick update on all of us.

Eddie-
What can I say more than I am one blessed woman to be married to such an amazing man. A man who is so dedicated in all areas of his life. He is a man of God, a loving and respectful husband and father, and a man dedicated to his job and protecting our country. He really is an amazing man. He loves his job and we love having him home with us all the time. He is learning to become a handyman as he fixes stuff around our house.

Ethan-
Our little man turned 10 on December 24th and man is he growing into a wondeful young man. He has such a heart for people it's truely something amazing to see and it couldn't make us prouder to be his parents. This year we ventured into homeschooling and although it has brought our family closer I'm not so sure it's working out for us. We plan to finish out the year and then figure out this summer what is best for all of us. Ethan is very much into building things out of Legos and he is actually very good at it and has great imagination and creativity. He has recently learned to skate board and is having fun learning new tricks and stuff, even if me, his mom has no clue why the tricks are so cool. He is very much a 10 year old boy and is trying to find his place in this world, but really is a great kid who always makes us laugh.

Lauren-
Our little princess turned 5 this year and is growing into such a young lady, a sometimes sassy young lady but a beautiful sweet one at that. In August of 2011 she was diagnosed with Epilepsy, it has been a rough adjustment and a long road for her and us. She has had to learn that she has limitations to things she can and can not due in order to protect her from causing herself to have a seizure or to protect herself from injuries if she should have one. Following these limitations hasn't been easy but she is adjusting to them and becoming more aware of if she is going to have a seizure. She was put on a medicine and for about 2 months it seemed to have been working but then things changed and she stopped responding to the medicine. Recent test results show she is having frequent seizure spikes. This was hard news to swallow but we have changed her medicine and are praying this is the right one. Despite her condition she hasn't allowed it to define her or slow her down. She is still my adventurist and loves doing new things and learning new things. She loves to sing and dance and is such a social butterfly. She has also been doing homeschool but doesn't stop talking about going to a real school next year. She is such a joy in our life.

Me-
It's been a rough year for me with so much change. I have grown so much thanks to my Lord and Savior who refuses to leave me where I am. He has taught me so much through all we have dealt with, with Lauren. He continues to use everything, the good and the bad to grow me up and closer to him. I am so grateful to have a Heavenly Father who loves me so much. Homeschooling the kids this year has given me the chance to grow closer to the kids and to learn who they are in a way I've never known them, I am truely grateful for this time we have shared growing closer as a family. Although I have enjoyed this time with them I'm not sure if this is what is going to be best for us to continue next year, but I'm praying about it and seeking God's guidence and direction. For now I will enjoy finishing out the school year with my kids. Even though this has been a rough year I give God all the glory because he hasn't left my side during any of it and infact he has been there holding me up and moving me forward and for that I'm so grateful.

Aries-
She is the newest member of our family. She is a 9 month Bullmastiff and is huge, but such a snuggle bug. She really is a great dog and is adjusting well in our home. She loves us all so very much and always want to be around us. She is very smart and doing well with the training Ed is working with her on. We love having her and look forward to her growing with our family.


Well that is our update although it wasn't as quick as I thought it would be...LOL