Changes

Well as many of you know, I am getting closer to acheiving my Associate's Degree and becoming an RN. I have 20 weeks left till I graduate. I have been working as an intern at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. That has been a major adjustment since I haven't worked since I had Jonah. I see him less when I work those 3 - 12 hour night shifts a week and he and I are trying to get used to it. Its not easy. However, it will be worth it in the end. I have applied for a job as a Nurse Tech II (a position just for nursing students) in the Birthing Center and in Pediatrics. I have had interviews for both departments and will know by the end of the week whether I will be employed during my last semester of school. As for our housing situation... Shawn and I are still trying to decide if this is the right time to move or put the house on the market. We have had our eye on a particular house for some time but the seller has failed to reach an agreement on price with us. I have to hope that God will put us where we are supposed to be both in job perspective and house. Paul will soon be leaving to attend UTI in Naperville, IL for his automotive training. Laura is going to be a mama soon. So many changes all at once. I will let you all know how it turns out soon. God Bless and Take Care.

Baby Belly

Laura is 30 weeks pregnant! I can barely believe how fast the time has gone. Everyone has been asking for belly pics so I finally got some the other day. She is so cute. Everyone say prayers that Aaron will be able to get a lot done on the house this weekend. They are both frustrated at how slow going it has been and I think Laura is feeling that nesting urge and cannot do anything about it till the house is in better shape. Her baby shower is this Saturday and I hope to see some of you there. I know we will miss those of you who cannot make it. Hopefully we will be able to have some family get togethers soon. Especially since there will be 4 new babies all in less than 6 months! I can't wait!

July 4th Weekend

We went to Aunt Amy's for the 4th of July. Jonah had a blast watching the fireworks. He loves the pretty lights and the big boom. He also had fun swinging in the hammock with Jeremy and splashing in the pool. Then we went swimming in the lake. This is the first time in two years I have taken him swimming for real. He did very well and only got scared once. He never complained about his life jacket and kicked his little feet like a pro. I think next year I may have a fish on my hands. I'm sure before I know it he will be running pell mell off the dock and yelling "Cannon Ball!" He also discovered the pure glee of squirting Mommy with a squirt gun. I can't wait till we can visit again.

Last Day of Daycare

Well we have decided to take Jonah out of Daycare for the time being to save some money and pay some bills off. We are looking at a house and know if we want it we have to tighten the belt so to speak. I brought cupcakes for Jonah's last day and they all wanted the ones with blue icing. It was quite comical to see them all with blue teeth and lips. I know Jonah will miss all his friends (especially Jacob who I took the other close up of)but we plan to be able to take him back in early 2008. I feel he has learned a lot and by then he will be 3 and ready to start preschool if not daycare.

Trip to the Zoo

We recently went to the zoo with a friend and Jonah enjoyed every minute. These pictures are from the train ride we took them on. He also enjoyed riding on the carousel and seeing all the different animals. I'm hoping to take him again later this summer.

BIG NEWS

I'm going to be an Aunt!!! And I'm going to be one twice in 6 months! Laura is expecting her first baby! She is due September 19 and so far we think it is a girl (but nothing is ever certain). We will be planning a baby shower for her sometime around July or August. She also got engaged recently and will be planning a wedding with her fiance Aaron Jostes for sometime next summer. I'm posting a couple of her ultrasound pics here. Also, Jeremy and Kenzia are expecting their first baby! They will be welcoming a little bundle around January 19th I think. She has not had any ultrasounds yet so this could very well change. I was so excited when I found out that I started jumping around like a Mexican Jumping Bean. I get a little excited about baby news! Anyways everyone pray for happy healthy babies since we will receive 3 new little ones (I included Liz & Tim's new addition) about 3 months apart starting in September. Hooray for babies!