I'm Back!

Someone recently mentioned that they missed reading my blog. :-) I explained that I have a new policy that if I have nothing nice to say, I don't say anything at all. (Or write) But, I think that I should start writing again because I do have positive things to say, and quite frankly, it will do me good. Writing has always been an outlet for me, and at one time I wrote everyday. Some times I would write a rant, sometimes I would write poetry, other times fiction. In truth, I have become lazy. It takes effort to write something intelligent, and after a long day at work I just want to sit on the couch and facebook while watching TV. In many ways that full blown addiction we call FB'ing, has ruined my creativity and has turned my brain to mush. Yet, I have it open right now in another tab so I can switch back and forth and make sure that no one has posted something new. Anyway, this isn't a rant blog...lol! This blog is simply to catch up. To let you know what has been going on in our lives for the past...oh lets just say year.
For those of you who keep up via different methods, you know that we moved back to Albemarle, and Jake was unemployed. Last May Jake did get a new job, not the best but a job none the less. He wasn't really happy with the job, and a month later he had a call back (for the second time) for another job. He took that job and has been very happy there ever since. It was HUGE relief for all of us. We were fortunate that he was only without a job for about 9mo. Many people have had to go much longer.
I am still working for my parents in the home. Each day holds a new challenge. I have taken on several new responsibilities in the past few months, and while it isn't always easy to get everything done it has been rewarding to see us accomplish our financial goals. I am still playing the piano for Ridgecrest Presbyterian (going on 1.5yrs), and am very happy there. We average around 25ppl each Sunday, and everyone is related. :-) It is great. I love how everyone gets along and works for a common goal.
Ryan turned 2yrs this past October, and he is so busy all the time. I think at least once a day that there is NO way he could get anymore wide open, but he proves me wrong every time! He is growing by leaps and bounds, and insists on trying to give me a heart attack at least once per day. His new favorite thing to do it jump. He thinks he is invincible, and gets hurt constantly. The poor kid takes after me in that category. His language gets better and clearer everyday. Although, I think I have learned his language because everyone asks me to interpret. He thinks that poop is the funniest thing ever and makes jokes about it. Grass is a delicacy and Hank is his best friend. He is ALL boy. :-)
Well, that about sums us up! Stay tuned, I am going to try to do an update at least once a week...