Family Journal

There are different kinds of online journals. At least that's what I've read in a friends journal and I think she's right. Some people use them for political purposes, others to share the Gospel, others for random thoughts, and a few people actually use them as a journal. I have a blog that I use for random thoughts, if you want to you can read there I'll add a link. It's the journal thing that has my attention right now though.

Over the past year I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to read about the happenings in the lives of family and friends through their journals. Plus, I think it's a good thing to record memories like that and for some reason I can type faster than I can write by hand. So, I'm starting this journal to share the happenings in the life of our growing family and for myself when I want to walk down memory lane in a few months, or even years. I'll try and keep it updated, but we'll see how that goes after I don't have daily access to the internet anymore.

Lately, the current happenings in the life of our family have revolved around the bathroom. We are renovating the guest bathroom. Yay for no more green! My dad has been in town since last Thursday to help out and my brother came by some over the weekend too, so between Dad, Mike and Cullen they've made a lot of progress. There is plenty left to do, but I think the most miserable parts (besides the finishing touches) are done. Meaning, all the green fixtures have been removed and the new *white* tub is in place. We'll see how much more we can get done before Dad leaves on Saturday morning.

Leapfrog is doing well, kicking and moving around more and getting stronger. Dad got to feel some kicks on Tuesday night and Cullen feels them probably everyday now. I'm feeling good, most of the time... except when I do too much. I know- I never do too much!

Work is going reasonably well for both of us. My work has been more interesting and a bit busier lately, which helps me to enjoy it some. Cullen has been very busy. He's got a meetings in Raleigh today and might be traveling to Denver before Thanksgiving. He still enjoys his job and is excited that he is getting to work on some elderly living projects lately.

Patience is still going... she's actually had a very good week. We finally had to start keeping her in the kitchen when we aren't home and she's accepted it quite well. And she's still very loud. Leapfrog doesn't seem to care though. I've heard of some babies who will startle from the sound of dogs barking, even in utero, but this baby doesn't seem to mind at all.