Part of the Family

Lately in this life of mine, I have been getting out more. Its actually very nice :). Majority of the people that I have been around is Joshua's family. They are a very interesting bunch. All I kept thinking is, "so this is what happens when you get married." Joshua's mom and big brother Jimmy are very hyper. Jimmy is one of the funniest guys that I know. When he is around it reminds me of my friendships in high school. He reminds me of John. I miss that.

Joshua got to hang out with his nephew, which he hasn't gotten to see since we got married. They used to be really close. When they seen each other it was like they never were apart. They played video games and while we were at dinner, they just wouldn't shut up! :) Joshua is so cute when they are together. I want them to hang out more. Tyler is such a big part of Joshua's life. I also got to hang out with Joshua's sister, Krystal. She is a good, sweet person. Though, right now she is down, I hope the best for her, I want to get closer to her so she can be closer to her brother.

Joshua is so silly. We get to go on dates again now that we are again getting a stable income. ITS SO NICE! We took the kids out for ice cream and we had some fun ourselves. I love him so much, I can never say that enough. I love him soo much more each and every day.

One thing that I have been struggling with lately has been my hair. It's growing so much, but sometimes, especially when I have to go to work, it gets so depressing. Right now its at the stage where its too short to do anything with, but too long to not, so I end up just putting something over it. Annette kinda gave me a little pick me up. Her hair is longer than mine and she looks so beautiful. She is still battling this evil disease, but I know that she will overcome it. I feel so bad for her but I know that we are fighters! The only thing that we really complain about is our hair. A lot of people say, "Oh, it will grow back."... That doesn't help the situation, or give me comfort. I just want it now. I know it sounds childish, but to have something taken away from you without having a choice in the matter, then suffering soo much to beat a sickness then getting better, and not being completely "normal" again, gets to you. I am staying positive, and some days I can deal with it really well. Just like everyone else, I have my good days and my bad days.

Getting Started...

I am so thankful for the people that have recently been put in our lives. Without them we wouldnt have been able to give these children the memorable Christmas that we did. We finished putting out the presents and finished eating the cookies around 11 pm on Christmas Eve. We couldn't wait for the kids to wake up and see that Santa had came, so we didn't.

We woke them up.

This was Christmas Eve. We stuck this picture in a frame and made it a Christmas Present for my dad :)

This is what the children woke up to at 11 pm Christmas Eve

This is what happens when men eat Christmas dinner :)

Joshua's job has been really good and we have been gettin some money honey! My job has been calling me in for some days, resulting in me feeling better about myself.

We are starting to get started.

After the kids are adopted, we plan on taking grandma and getting back on our feet at our own place, what a nice goal that we have made for ourselves.

I am really happy with life and the way things have been going.

Joshua's mom, Darlene has been staying with us also. Haha, just imagine, mother-in-law around all the time.. ;)

Aww, it's not that bad I guess.

My dad has been in Prescott for the past month, only coming home on the weekends for just a day and a half. That is really hard on my mom, and I miss him dearly. These last two weeks he has taken Lane with him and I didn't realize how much I enjoy having him around.

I sometimes would get a tad bit annoyed when he would take my husband away from me to hang out with him, but I have come to miss that. I am glad that I have a husband that my brother can look up to. Someone that he loves to spend time with. Joshua is such a good influence on my brother and I am so thankful for that.

I sure am blessed to have the life that I do, and a family that loves and cares for me.

Thank you Heavenly Father.