Life in the fast lane

I always mean to write here more and keep everyone updated with what is going on with the girls. As you know life gets crazy and sometimes good intentions fall behind. Lots of things have been happening since my last post!

 Josh and I are now the happy owners of a three bedroom, two and a half bath house in Round Rock. (Just north of Austin) We moved to be closer to my parents and Josh's mom. Owning a home has been different this time around. Our first home in Leander felt more like a fun house then a home. Our new house has been great. We are within 2 miles of Emma's school and still close enough to our jobs. We are decorating and fixing things to be the way we like them. The girls rule the roost on the second floor that includes a nice size play room for them. We are hoping to be able to have a lunch here soon for everyone to come see the new house.

 Emma is currently in Kindergarten and is adjusting very well. We had a few rough months but with the new addition of glasses she has settled right in. Helps when you can see! Her favorite thing about school is Art. Only 9 more weeks and she will be a first grader. We plan to enroll her in a few art classes this summer to help her learn more.

 Ellie is growing more and more each day. She still has her own language but most days she speaks very clear. Her favorite thing is still Minnie Mouse and loves strawberry milk. On the weekends she is Emma's shadow. We like to call them Pete and Repeat.

 The biggest thing on our radar is our trip to Disney World in June. Shhh...surprise for the girls. With the help of our tax return we were able to pay for our 7 days there. I am looking forward to spending some time with them and Josh. We hope it will be a magical adventure that brings us closer as a family.

  We have been through hurdles and dips since November but we look forward to each day together. I know that we have learned and grown a lot as a family unit. It is the hard times that show you what is most important in life. And the beat goes on.