So it has been a while! Like a year and a half....
Well we are here in Texas, and guess what.... WE LOVE IT! I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions our family has ever made. We took the jump and went in both feet first. We know NO BODY in this little town of Fate and guess what? God showed up. He brought us community. He surrounded us with awesome neighbors and dear friends.
Texas has been such a blessing for our family financially. There is absolutely no way (outside a miracle) that we would be able to afford a home like we have here. The slower pace has allowed us so much more family time. The cost of living is actually affordable. And home ownership has been a true blessing. At our one year mark it was so wonderful to not have to move. The kids did not have to change schools and we did not have to pack up our lives and move due to rent going up or a landlord issue.
Noah has really taken to baseball. It is wonderful that we ALL can be part of his games and practices. He has excelled in his skills and knowledge of the game. He really has a love for the sport. Hopefully once school starts he will come out of his shy shell more. Hannah has continued to love art. She decided to not sign up for a sport but to take an art class. Once the class becomes available she will get signed up.
Answered prayers are one reason I really to type out all these thoughts and things going on in life. It is always great to reflect on what is going on and where we were a year or two or three ago. God totally has brought us friendships, in all areas. Total answer to prayer. He even brought us family here too. Although it was not the way we thought it would have been, God brought us Jacob's mom. It has been wonderfully amazing having family here. We were even able to help in a time of need, which we would have never been able to do in CA.
With summer quickly coming to an end, I can't help but anticipate the fall. It really is my favorite. The crisp weather--- please come! Everything pumpkin, the smells, the baking, the gatherings, the routines, the shorter days....ahhh come quickly Fall. But this fall will be one like I have never had. Both kids will be in school full time, and SURPRISE.... we are pregnant. Coming this winter, February to be exact, we are having a baby. This was very unexpected for our family, but we cannot be more excited.
I feel the theme of this season of life is to let go, to what I have planned and just trust God. He knows what we need and when we need it. I feel like this is something we need, for our family. And he couldn't have surprised us at a better time. Even if it wasn't something that I planned, in my world of planning, He knew we needed it. And He really does give good gifts. So we anticipate this good gift, and dream and wonder and wait. AND PRAY...
So this is where we are, in this season.
