Update!!!

Hello Everyone!

It's been too long since the last post, and I assure you that I'll do better with my updating! Things have moved way too fast over the past few months- Blakley has gotten four teeth now and is cutting four molars and two incisors at the same time!! She's a trooper though- nothing a little Ibuprofen hasn't taken care of! She is walking now- she really doesn't crawl at all unless she needs to get somewhere fast! She says a few words: momma, dadda, dog, ball, hot, and I think she tries to say bird...but that's to be determined. Her first birthday is tomorrow and her party is Saturday! We've had ups and downs since my last post, but life has been so wonderful. It seems as though things are just becoming easy now- maybe because we're now getting into our "parenting groove" or maybe because we're just on the down hill of our roller coaster ride as parents! I'm certain the next climb is fast-approaching! Part of the issue may have been my health though- I recently found out that my thyroid is underactive (actually almost dead) and was put on Synthroid last week. I'm not one that has had many experiences with sickness or anything of that nature, and the thought of being on a pill everyday for the rest of my life is scary...but I cannot begin to describe how differently I feel! I have not felt this clear-headed or energetic since before I was pregnant! It really has made a huge difference in my everyday life...so, all these issues with being tired and rundown may have just been my health! Whew!
Jason is doing great- his team had their first match last Saturday against Missouri Baptist and Oklahoma Central (I think). They lost, but they really put up a fight against both teams. He is so busy- I honestly don't think I've ever seen him this busy! He's doing a great job with the girls, and I am so very proud of him. He's really been a trooper lately with all the car trouble we've had. He's helped me to remain calm and just "weather the storm".
Colt is really hanging in there considering that having a new baby around WALKING everywhere is tough for any little brother. He's still a little nervous about being around her, but he's been very patient to say the least. He's getting a little more exercise since we can let him out without the leash now- he roams for a bit and then comes back.
The new house is doing great- Jason keeps the yard lookin fantastic, but I am not much of a flower person, so the flower beds are pretty much non-existant. I wish he would just mow them all down! I have actually asked him to do that, and I think I almost have him convinced!
I sure hope everyone is good out there- Hope to see all you folks in Aiken during Christmas! Love ya'll