4 hours

Time for changes. I'm not sure if I like this change yet or not but with a move on the horizon and I'm not certain how long I've had the other background, well, it was just time for something new. I hope to get it looking good here soon. Oh my! What I thought would take me two, took me four hours! Four hours of going through toys that belong to the boys. Unfortunately, I probably only got rid of about a half trash bag full. I did condense a few bins into one bin but still! I wish I could say they didn't play with most of what they have, but they do. So choosing what to get rid of and what not to is a hard thing. Somehow, I think they have inherited some of the girls stuffed animals. They are funny that way. Instead of giving them away, they will pass 'me on down to the boys. The boys will take them. Not to play with just to have in their room. I hope y'all had a great fourth of July. We weren't just celebrating our nation's birthday but our Bella's as well. She turned 17 yesterday! Boy, do I feel old. I can't believe she'll be leaving us next year. It's one of those surreal moments when you realize that your baby really isn't your baby anymore. That she is a young woman getting ready to go conquer her part of the world. The one that God preordained just for her. I have found myself praying that we've done our job well enough to prepare her for her battle. Learning to trust God in a whole new light. I know! I've still got a year. These years just keep going faster and faster! We couldn't be prouder of our girl. She's really coming into her own and beautiful at that. Today, we have jumped off of our cliff. Praying God works out the details and catches us before we hit the ground. So far, the doors are opening and we are walking through. We're not running yet, though I really want to. First things first. Just a very scary time. Would appreciate your prayers for our family. Would love to pray for y'all as well, so leave a comment and we will lift you up. STWTHE, Laurie