Our First Blog

Ok, so everyone seems to have their own blog, so I wanted one too. Since everyone in the family doesn't have a Myspace account, I figured that this was a good way for everyone to keep up on our lives.

We've had a rough year. (Yes it's only May, but I'm talking 365 days, not just months). As many of you know, Jeremy passed away in November. The kids took it pretty hard, but they got to meet their big sister Maddie!



She's great and they get along wonderfully! Raven LOVES having a sister around, Michael...not so much! LOL





She's a great addition to our family. We all love her.


Raven has been struggling in school. She recently was tested and has been diagnosed with ADD. She recently started medication, and wow what a difference! She is able to complete her homework and is doing much better focusing. We are all very proud of the progress that she is making.

She is playing coach-pitch softball this year. She is pretty good, and loves it.


She's had two games so far. They don't really keep score, but she gets some pretty good hits!


Michael is doing well in school. He LOVES math and science! He got a microscope for Easter and is so cute doing his "experiments". He says he wants to be a scientist when he grows up. (Along with a soldier, fireman, policeman and professional wrestler!)


He is playing t-ball. He's a lefty! He loves it and he's good. He can really crack the ball.




They are both going to Camp Roger this summer for a whole week! Raven went last year and loved it. Michael wanted to go and since it did Ravey so much good, I thought it would do him some good too. Me...I'm not to sure about it. As much as I say it's going to be nice not having them around for a week, I know that it will be the worst week of my life. I barely can go a weekend without at least one of them. So this Camp Roger thing will not only be a growing experience for them, it will be for me as well.



Other than preparing myself for "camp week", I'm doing well. I recently bought a new car. Finally, a reliable vehicle that I don't have to worry about. It's a 2004 Honda Pilot, and I love it!
Here she is: (yes, I said she!)



I'm still working as a legal assistant at Strain, Murphy & Vander Wal. I really like my job.
We're also getting ready to move! Uncle Greg is going to rent us his house. We are all really excited about it. The kids get to have a yard to play in and it's much closer to work and school. We're going to move at the end of July/beginning of August. We can't wait!!!

Not much else going on right now, so I guess my first blog posting is done. Hope to hear from/see all of you soon!!