update

So I know it's been forever since I last posted-sorry! It's been over 3 months since Brian returned, and it's just gone by way too fast. But we have enjoyed every minute of him being home, and as of right now, he won't be leaving again until next year. Brian has been attending a Bible college on Wednesday nights for the last couple of months and he has really been enjoying it. When he deploys next year, he will be able to continue taking classes via online.

I (Amber) am doing really well. When I'm not preparing meals and doing laundry(ohhh, the laundry!), I am either playing with the kids, quilting, or planning for the upcoming school year. We are starting school on September 2nd, and the kids are so excited! We love the summer, but the lack of a routine is just overwhelming sometimes with so many little ones. So, needless to say, I am really looking forward to our first day of school. I have everything ready, I just need to purchase a chalkboard, which I am finding impossible to find in stores-guess I'll just have to get one online and pay that shipping! Oh well =)

The boys are doing really well. Nathan's birthday is today, and I am in absolute denial that he is one now! Time goes by too fast for sure. Nathan is really close to walking, but just not there yet. He is still the happiest baby ever! Doesn't whine about anything. He's so precious =) Josiah is 2 and half, and is sucj a joy! He is just so silly, but he also knows how to push his brothers' buttons, and he does it every chance he can get. We're working with him on that. lol =) Samuel is 4 and a half, and he also brings so much joy to our family. He is always laughing or goofing off,which also gets him in trouble sometimes. =) He is really excited about starting Kindergarten this year. Jacob is 6 and I Brian and I are so loving this stage. He is so caring, and considerate and he brings so much peace to our home. He is starting first grade this year, but is already reading at a second grade level, so I may have to adjust some of his curriculum. He is also very excited for school to start back up.

Well, I guess that's about it for now. We'll post again soon. We love you all! Scroll down to the bottom to see more pics