a start

Well, I've created a blog...and honestly, I have no idea where to start.  It's kind of intimidating!   But today is January 1st, 2011.  And all day I've been thinking about the big changes we're going to have this year.  And well...I wanted to be able to write "our journey" down somewhere.  Somewhere that we could look back on year after year.

So, here's a start.  And over time, I hope for this to be somewhat of a scrapbook for us and our kids.

What big changes?  Well, here's the biggest...

We're pregnant!  Number two is on the way :).  Due date is August 1, 2011.  And we are VERY excited.  Livie and the baby will be a mere 19 1/2 months apart...only a year apart in school.  Thinking about all of that does make me nervous.   I know my simple little life at home will be more hectic.   And it'll be an adjustment for all of us.  BUT...God has entrusted us with another little one...one that we get to take care of, love, and watch grow.  Such a blessing...and we are so thankful!

Big change #2?  We're going to start building a house this March!  I need to take a picture of our lot, but just haven't done it yet.  Pictures will come.  It's about 20 minutes from where we live now.  Our lot is 3 acres, mostly wooded, in a country subdivision.  Perfect for the nature lover in Chad :), yet still in a neighborhood with streets and neighbors for me :).  Chad is already clearing trees...so the process is underway.  We have a LONG way to go though.  Maybe a year and a half?  And, to cut costs, Chad is going to try to do most of the labor.  Which means we probably won't see much of him starting in March.  I have a feeling Livie and I are going to be out there a lot this spring/summer.

So yeah, our lives are changing.  Praise God that He's in control of everything.  Our lives are His.  Our children...the house...everything.  My prayer is that this blog will be one that reflects Him and His Glory in our journey.  Not just through our big changes...but through our mundane daily life too.  And that we would enjoy every moment of our journey as well...