Finally blogging

Ok, I am starting a blog. I have actually had this since July, but this is the first time I have written on it. Today I am exploring blogspot and figuring out how to do stuff. I guess I'll give a current update on the family. I think tomorrow I will post pictures from our Labor Day fun. Well, Dave and I have been living here with my parents since March. It has been really nice and has been great for my mom. She's been pretty sick and has appreciated the help and upliftment Evie has been to her everyday. We moved in to help her out, and now she is doing much better. Still not back to normal, but almost. Derek will be returning from his mission to Australia on October 7th and will be needing his room back. We think we have found a place in Everett and will be moving in the next week or so. Dave is working for Canteen Vending full time with my dad. He is also working his way up on the long shoring ladder, and working on writing a book. He has some great ideas and a very interesting story. He hopes to one day get it published. Go Dave! I am just staying home and playing mommy to our beautiful daughter. She is so much fun. She is definitely turning into a toddler, which makes me sad and happy at the same time. I get to see her personality develop, see her learn new things and become so independent, but she is losing that little baby neediness. It has been a wonderful journey! I'm sure I'll blog all about her little experiences along the way. She sure loves to eat and she loves her Barney! I don't mind it so much because she loves it! She is loving to crawl and stand. She'll explore the perimeter of the living room by walking from the couch to the chair, from the chair to the desk, the desk to the TV, etc. She has had a few little spills, but that's to be expected. She loves her bath time and loves kids. Speaking of Evie.....she is ready for a nap. My cue to go. I guess I'll blog more later.

~Mel