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Yesterday we spent five to six hours searching at rental townhouses and single family homes for us to move into in the next six weeks (Lord willing, by April 21st so that we can have a week to transition over). We have plans to meet with our Realtor tomorrow am and hopefully look at ten listings. (We looked at over 25 homes yesterday!) Matt is able to take the am off for Daniel's 6 mos. check up but has enough time to go looking at homes as well!!! Matt will be stopping the resume/application process this week. If he doesn't hear anything from what he has out, we will definitely be around for another year. Therefore, keep an eye out for a letter in the mail with our new address coming soon!

Other news...Daniel started rolling over last week! It's happened a few times and from his back to his belly. It's a start! He really dislikes lying on his belly unless someone is there entertaining him. These days, that's not to difficult. Sammie has done a great job taking on the big sister role. She loves playing with him on the floor. Today, she was letting him play with her blue doggy which she takes to bed with her every nap and every bedtime. Must have Doggy!

This week we will be busy finding a new residence and packing for our trip to see the Karls!! I can't wait! I'm not looking forward to the travel with the kids...three hour flight + three hour drive. But I'm definitely looking forward to being with our friends again! You know it's been a long time when Sammie doesn't remember that Scott's nickname is LaLa and she calls baby Seth, Baby Kate. We'll have to work on that this week before we get there!

Gotta head to bed...it's late and gotta get up early to take Daniel to the Drs. by 8:30am...what was I thinking when agreed to that appt. time!!? Nigh-nite!

Just an update!

It's been a while since I last wrote, so I thought I'd give an update! Things haven't changed much! The kids & I are sick right now. Daniel & I are both suffering from mild cold symptoms and Sam's finally getting those last few baby teeth in, therefore, miserable and with cold symptoms as well. Matt's continuing to look for a job in New England. No positive results yet...we're still praying!

I'm now 10 lbs closer to my goal weight for next year! I'm really looking forward to the cruise! Weight Watcher's has been great! Now I just need to stay focused and motivated! Not feeling well this week has really put a damper on the motivation!

We've started looking into Preschools for Sammie and have found the one we'd like her to attend. Fortunately, one of her little friends will be with her. Also, it's close to the apartment, not that we'll be here at that time (we gave our two month notice). Hopefully, we will be able to find something within a few miles from where we are now.

Once I can find some time this weekend, I will plan to download some pics and get a few up on the blog for all to see. Dealing with photos has not been on a "to do" list for me because I just cannot find time to sit down and really work on them...with the two kids and Matt, when can I?

Never Mind...

...after two days of driving around and looking at a couple of townhouses, looking at what it would take to break our current lease at the apartment, and receiving some friendly advice from a helpful Realtor...Lori Krause (if you're looking for one)...we have decided to wait until April to start looking for another place to live. It was great to talk with Lori! Her family is an example of a family looking to stay in the NOVA area for a "short time," and 15+ years later, they're still here. She is one of a few that have shared a similar story with us. Is this God's way of telling us we're to stay here for a while...not sure, but we do know that He's not showing us any leads in New England. Therefore, we will continue to stay here for a while. If Matt doesn't find a job before May (which has been over a year of searching), then we will take a break from the job search and stay here for a year...reconsidering the job situation January, 2008. Sorry VA friends, but it looks like we're here for a while longer!!

Moving?? again???

Well, we're entertaining the idea of possibly moving again! Into a rental townhouse. I know we're crazy but we're outgrowing the apartment. We thought we could survive staying in the apartment but there are more and more times that we find ourselves looking for something and saying..."oh, it's in storage" and then settling to improvise. Or we still need to keep something and just don't have the space to store it...Esp since Christmas arrived! Don't take me wrong...we are thankful for all the gifts we got, it's just more difficult to find hiding places for things! SO when are we looking to move??? Don't know when exactly...we're looking at a couple of places this week. If we can wait until at least April, that'd be great! However, if we have to move before then, we might have to do that too! Oh, how life is never boring! Maybe someday one of our many moves will result in moving to New England! Only God knows if and when that will happen! It's all in his timing and His Will!

First the rain, then the ice, and now snow!

What a good wintry mix....good enough for Matt to get at least the morning off today! YIPPEE! Of couse, there's a storm this week! Ever since we moved into our old townhouse on Alexander Pl., we get snow for the week of Valentine's and President's days every year! It was nice to wake up to snow. It is so beautiful and if it slows down life a little once in a while, that's always good too! I love the slower side of life! I'm sure not all of you may agree with that, but I do. I'd much rather stay home then have to go anywhere almost everyday! It makes life a little more easier, and lazier!
Well, I better get breakfast started since we're all home! Actually, maybe I can get Matt up to make pancakes...he does a better job than I!

Thanks Karls'!!!

We just want to thank the Karls' for sharing the balmy winter weather with us! I woke up to a balmy 5 degrees w/ a wind chill of -5 this am! How do the differences compare now!? LOL! Thankfully with our new car, I can start the engine and still lock it up to let it heat up inside before I go out with the kids! Thank goodness for remote locks!

Now the snow just has to arrive...which they say is coming tomorrow!! YIPPEE! A reason to get Daniel in his snowsuit, finally!!! Sam's been eagerly waiting to wear her new snow boots, and for me to say yes since there'll be snow on the ground!!!

We are all continuing to pass around a cold. Matt had it for the past two weeks along with Sammie having a slight cough. Now I've got it and I fear Daniel may be getting sick as well! We can only pray that we get better before the snow so we can go out to play!! YIPPEE!!

Life Changes this week!

I know most of you probably don't care much about this at all but Matt and I are starting to potty train Sammie this weekend. She's been using the potty inconsistently for almost 9 months so Matt is eager to get her on full-time! So far, nothing very successful today, but it's only day one. We will try again tomorrow and Sunday and the rest of the week and see how she does. If anyone has any suggestions/hints, please feel free to tell. We are open to anything right now.

The other big news this week is that I have started Weight Watchers...I know some of you may be thinking it's about time! Well, I agree! I've got less than 365 days until I'm 30 and I want to be able to slip into an outfit that I wore in college before the big "30!" I think of the song by Tim McGraw...My Next Thirty Years. How true it is! I don't want to waste away the next thirty by doing the same poor habits I've learned over these past thirty! Matt and I have also joined to local gym, which I haven't had a chance to go to this week but will this weekend! And my first goal is to be able to job/walk a 5K before Easter...that is before we take a trip to Illinois!!! I've got eight weeks! Please pray for discipline, endurance, consistancy, and motivation! The four keys that I seem to lack these past years!

Hope you all have a great weekend! Take care, and please if you're reading this, please leave us a comment so that we know you've visited our blog! God Bless!