as most know we have moved back to michigan from the ever-missed georgia {insert sad face}. we felt like god called our new little family back to michigan where elliott hugh could grow up around cousins, aunts & uncles, grandmas and grandpas. so in two weeks time we were packed up and ready for the adventure ahead. we joke about how in the next three years there is no telling where we will be....we are a family that likes a change of scenery :)
god works in funny ways, im not sure why he called us back, and while i know the reason isnt to live with and stress out my inlaws, that is exactly where we are. i am trying to be encouraged knowing that this is all a part of his plan and that he is holding out the best house for us, because we deserve it? no, but because that is how amazing his love is. so while i contend for the shower, washing machine, and the one toilet in the house, i shall fill you in on all the "happenings" of living outta-the-box (or in my case, suitcases).
while it sounds like all we have been doing this summer is house-hunting, i impart to you that there have been sunny days and we have tried to show elliott everything living in the midwest is about......
like hanging out on the lake. on fathers day we spent the afternoon with my dad and mom. and although they have been divorced for 15 years they get along like old friends (this includes step-parents, which in some families this situation can be awkward) after the cookout dinner, papa took everyone out on a boat ride, which was elliotts first time :) he watched the cousins jump off the boat a hundred times anxiously waiting for the day he can do it...
we celebrated birthdays on the beach. my nephew kaden matthew turned two and we spent the day at bluebell beach. elliott got to sport his new swim outfit, and spent hours entertained by watching uncle kollin and aunt keeley splash, swim, jump around, argue with each other,
and smash a "cars" themed pinata.
we welcomed a new little into our family. on july 30th, 2009 at 2:13pm my sister jenna (and her husband scott) gave birth to a sweet little girl, madelyn margaret weighing in at 7 pounds 2 ounces, she is now the baby of the family. we love you little maddie mae and look forward to watching you blossom into a beautiful little girl.
we learned to drive. okay, it was more like riding but whose telling the story here? uncle kollin was sweet enough to drive elliott and kaden around the front yard, which both enjoyed...
until the ride was over and we had to go in...
there are so many other things i need to update you on, but it will have to wait until later. at 5:30 i have cheerleading practice, which i enrolled my 6 year old sister in and volunteered to coach...so its off to practice i go, with elliott in tow.
just another day in the life of a "wish-i-had-a-house-to-blog-about" mama
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