Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Gracie's 8, Wesley's 5, we moved, I had surgery, Shawn got a new job...

So as you can see we've had a little bit of everything the past month and a half! The most important is definitely Gracie's baptism. It was a wonderful event. I didn't realize how emotional it would make me having Gracie baptized. She was so excited to take this important step. She was very ready and excited for what lies ahead. She looked beautiful in her 2nd white dress and I loved watching her and Shawn meet in the middle of the font. She was baptized directly after her double-cousin, Stephen Garner who is 8 days older than her. We had a lot of family and it was wonderful. I will post pics soon!
My sweet boy, Wesley turned 5 the day before Gracie's baptism, so he was lucky enough to get to have a bunch of family at the park for a bbq and bday party. He also had a bowling party the next week with some of his "boys" and Gracie.
About 3 weeks ago we moved into a home we bought right across the street from my sister, Gretchen. Her address is 1818 and we are 1817! Our front doors front each other. My kids love it, my husband loves it and so do I. We love being in our own home! It is wonderful.
Shawn started with a new law firm about 6 weeks ago and it is going wonderfully. It is a much better fit for him and we are grateful for this new opportunity.
The last bit of "exciting" news is that from March 12-28 I was in and out of the hospital 4 times which resulted in my gallbladder being removed. As much as I don't like staying in hospitals, I am grateful that we fixed the problem and I am back to normal...with a four additional scarres (spelling?)
Oh, I almost forgot the best thing....1 week after we moved in Molly decided to help decorate my bathroom. She took a red King sized sharpie and covered my sink, counter, cabinet bathtub, walls, shower door, tile floor, and doors with red artwork. After a ton of scrubbing. It all looks as good as new, except that my doors and walls are primer white right now! Thanks goodness for little girls! I love my kids!