Fast Forward.... 7 years!

 

It is hard to believe it has been 7 years since my last post! Where does the time go?!?

Blogging used to be such an important outlet for me and I definitely let it fall by the wayside as other forms of social media have taken over.  However, I'm ready to return! 

Let's recap the BIG life changes since my last post....

1- In July 2020 we packed up and moved across the state.  It was such a hard decision as we left our small hometown, lifelong friends, church, jobs and familiarity behind for suburban life with lots of new.  As time has gone on it's now hard to imagine being anywhere else. We have settled into new routines, everyone has made new friends, Mickey and I both love our jobs, we have a wonderful church family, and our kids have had lots of experiences they wouldn't have had otherwise. Life in FM is good! 

2- Mackaylan is now 20 and is a junior in college.  She is majoring in Psychology and is rocking young adulthood.  She has met a wonderful guy and they are managing their long-distance relationship like champs! She is hoping to return home and finish her last 2 semesters virtually, but the details to make that happen are still being worked out. 

3- Lydia has just successfully completed her first quarter of high school and is thriving! She made the Varsity Girls Volleyball Team and has grown as an athlete in ways we could've only imagined. School ball will finish up soon, but then we will move on to travel volleyball season.  She has aspirations to play in college and works hard on and off the court to hopefully make that happen.  She keeps us busy, but there is nothing like watching your child excel at something they work so hard at and love. 

4- Ace is in his final year of elementary school.  He is rocking 5th grade and is working hard despite some of his personal challenges that can sometimes make school hard. He is our gamer and loves making videos and YouTube edits.  He loves to draw and is a big anime fan.  He keeps us on our toes, but I can't imagine our family without our "little finale!" 

5- Three years ago we added another member to our family who is furry, rambunctious, and oh so loved! He loves belly rubs and gives the best kisses.  He drives us crazy on the regular begging for food and kidnapping items for treats, but it is definitely hard to imagine life without him.  

6- Mickey and I are both enjoying our jobs.  I am currently a Literacy Coach at the BEST school! I have some of the most wonderful colleagues and consider myself blessed that I love going to work each day. Mickey is a division vice president for a construction company, and while it wasn't the job that moved us to this new area, it is definitely where he was meant to be! 

Of course, those aren't all the changes in the past 7 years, but some of the most important. Life is good and I can't wait to get back to sharing it with you. 

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