New Beginnings

What a wonderful weekend we had. It's been nice to have warmer weather and to actually get outside and enjoy the sunshine for a change. I know that tomorrow it's supposed to be colder but that's okay because its only a hiccup before the sun decides to stick around for spring and summer fun. We had a rough start to this new year. After not being sick for so long, we all passed that horrible virus around for the better part of February and even into March. I was so tired of cleaning up puke and well... potty mishaps. The boys seem to be feeling much better recently and John and I have been getting healthier too. John and I have been struggling with sinus issue's and allergies but I'm hopeful that things will be better as soon as the weather decides to make up its mind. 

We've been so blessed even through the harshest winter in awhile, even with the lack of work and long nights, God has provided and has never failed us. John's unemployment ran out about 3 weeks ago so, right around the time he got interviewed at the post office. We were praying that he would get that job and last week we got the news that he was selected for the position of carrier assistant for Grove City. Up till that point we were still wrestling with the idea of possibly moving back into the Butler area. I'm so glad that we waited for God's response before we made that decision because obviously he has planted us here for a reason. We have made some wonderful new friends/family here and we enjoy being a part of something larger than ourselves. Our group is strong and faithful, we love each other and more importantly God. We met Joe/Christin and their family a few months ago and have since become the best of friends. It's like we've always known each other. Our kids play together so well and I just adore them. 

My Paparazzi business is growing, almost effortlessly. I do work hard at it but the jewelry simply sells itself so that makes it so much easier. I really don't have to talk people into buying, they just do :) I have lot's of interested girls who may start selling under me and am excited to be building my team. I have my 1st vendor event at Moraine on May 16th for the Bark for Life. 

The boys are in the last couple months of their 1st year of homeschool and Ian is beginning to read. They both know their site words well and are learning math, history and science. It's been a tough year without direction or curriculum but we've filled in the gaps well and they seem to be on track. I'm proud of their progress. Next year we are using Sonlight Curriculum. Well I'm exhausted. Time to put this girl to bed.