Changes

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Our family has experienced a great deal of change since this past May. Much to our surprise a Spanish/ESL teaching job at the Lovell schools came open at the end of May. With great anticipation, Bob applied, and we were lucky enough for Bob to get the job and make plans to move home. The biggest stress of moving was selling our house in Lingle. Again, much to our surprise and relief, we were under contract on our house after only four days on the market. We then moved our focus on to finding a house in Lovell. Renting wasn't really an option and we were actually able to buy for just about the same monthly cost of renting. Luck shined on us again during this transition, and we got the house we were hoping for. We closed on the Lingle house on July 22nd and drove away that same day.

We took early possession of the house on the 26th of July and started working on it. We painted the entire interior, replaced the kitchen flooring, and cleaned up the yard before we moved in. We finally moved in on the 9th of August and officially closed on the house on the 17th of August. We like our new house even though it's a little less than half the size of our house in Lingle. It's cozy! And now after 2 1/2 months I'm feeling settled and back into our routine.  

Bob started football practice the 15th, meetings the 24nd, and students the 29th of August. After his first full week of class, he was amazed at the positive difference in student behavior and attitude. Bob's a little overwhelmed with the adjustment of a new school and such but is very glad for the change. Bob has loved coaching football, and the team is doing very well. Addie loves football, too. She says, "Dad coaches football", "Go Bulldogs!", "Touchdown", and "I love football games". She really looks forward to going to the games. The team is hoping for a state championship. Go Bulldogs! 

Saying "Goodbye" to our Lingle House

Our New Lovell House

 Coach Weber

To add more changes to the mix, Bob and I are expecting child number two at the beginning of March. We are very excited and happy for the opportunity. I'm about 19 weeks along, and we will be having our next ultrasound on November 7th. We're really looking forward to finding out the sex and making sure the baby is strong and healthy. The pregnancy has gone well thus far. I wasn't as sick during the 1st trimester as I was with Addie. Also, another difference from my pregnancy with Addie is that this baby is in my right uterus. So the past few months have really been crazy and a blur, but we are grateful for all the wonderful things that have come our way.   

19 Weeks