Yes, we are still alive...

Talk about a blogging hiatus. Its been a crazy spring, I can’t believe May is just around the corner. I’ve had a lot of people (mainly outside of the Houston area) ask what is going on with the Space Program and there is no defined plan….and so we wait, patiently (we’ll kind of patiently; you know how impatient I am.

Jared got a call in March about transfers to Huntsville, Alabama. At first it was just another application, but soon things got serious and we realized there was a good chance we would be leaving Texas within the month. So we made a mad dash to do ton of minor house projects (you know the towel bars that break and you stick under the vanity). Within three weeks, we replaced some siding, painted trim, re-textured bad patches in walls, sodded a portion of the yard, planted a few trees, put in a new shed floor, rewired lights and the list goes on. All I have left is to refinish the three bathroom floors and I feel like our house would be close to market ready.

We found out a few weeks ago that the main contractor lost its bid and the transfer was for a subcontractor so the position was canceled. And so we stay put (which is a relief). Jared is tied to his job because they are paying for his Masters, if he leaves voluntarily he has to repay…. so we’ll be here at least until fall. It’s an odd feeling, waiting for the potential ax, but we have faith things will work out – they always do. We do our part and the Lord will do his.

Erin has been busy with T-ball. She is actually very good (I feel a bit guilty being surprised by this, but Erin takes after her mother and is not overly athletic).

Eliza started with a new speech pathologist last month and is making great improvements! It’s been a long road but she is starting to talk in phrases.

Ike is so close to walking. He likes to push things around the house and now can make it all the up the stairs and does fairly well coming back down.

My garden is in full swing and I have scored of little green tomatoes, can’t wait until June! We finally got our girls camp director last week. We have worked together before and I am really getting excited for YW camp this year.

And out of all of us Jared has the daily grind, Work, school, church, work. The highlight of his week is Erin’s t-ball. It has become their little activity together and is really cute.