C25K

I started the C25K (couch to 5K) program a couple of weeks ago. My droid has an app that I downloaded for it. I love that it tells me what to do every week. The first week it tells you to alternate jogging for 60 seconds and walking for 90 seconds for a total of 20 minutes. As the weeks go by, you jog more and walk less. I just finished week 2 day 2 and it feels good and painful! Ha! I'm definitely feeling it in my legs, but I really enjoy plugging the headphones in and going for a jog.

I even bought a jogging stroller so I can take Lydia with me. Caitlyn often bikes with me, too. It's a fun way to get out in the morning or evening.

It's a 9 week program. Wish me luck on getting through it!

We have renters!

The thought of paying a mortgage here and rent in Georgia was enough to make this newly one income family nauseous!

I showed our house to a family a couple of weeks ago and they came over on Tuesday to sign a lease. They will be moving in July 15th. They are currently apartment renters and are sick of moving. ( Totally understand!) They are hoping to stay in Zimmerman for a while. I'd love for this to work out long enough for us to be able to sell our house and actually walk away with a down payment! I'd take getting the rent paid on time for a year though. ;-)

Pastor Wendy gave me a dvd called Facing the Unknown. A modern look at the life of Abraham. One of the things that helped me in this video was that things don't always happen when we want them to. God often waits until the last minute and gives just what you need. I won't lie, it didn't stop me from worrying about us finding a renter! It did help me to focus a lot less on worrying and a lot more on praying. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful Pastor in my life and that I have the Lord to help me through this transition. I feel like someone is always there to help me work through things. It's a great feeling.

Only 2 weeks and 1 day until the semi trailer is dropped off! Eeeeek!

Moving day has been set!!!

A semi trailer will be dropped off on Friday July 8th and we will start loading on Saturday, July 9th. Eeeek! We are really moving to Georgia. :-o

We hired a company to drive our stuff to Georgia and it should get there on Friday the 15th. We will load up the girls and leave on the 12th with hopes of arriving on the 15th! Please pray we all make it there without too many tears!

I've been packing. The house looks so sad without our pictures and with most of our stuff in boxes. Looking forward to seeing the new house and how everything fits.

I'm thoroughly enjoying being a stay at home mom. I feel so blessed to be in a position to do this.

Tomorrow the girls and I are heading to the Minnesota Zoo. Probably the last time we will visit that zoo for a while!

Last Day of Work!

Tomorrow will be my last day as a daycare provider. It was an awesome way for me to earn an income and be home with my girls. Taking care of 9 kids is no easy task, though! I had some crazy, busy days. I'm hoping the families will keep in touch. It would be fun to hear how they are growing!

I'm looking forward being a stay at home mom! Definitely a little nervous about being a one income family, but we are really hoping we can make it work.

We got word this week that we are approved for a house in Woodstock, GA. Woohooo! It's a beautiful home. Well, that's what I can tell from pictures and what Eric said anyway. I didn't get to see this one in person and I can't wait to get there! I hope Eric realizes how much trust I have put in him. Ha!

It's finally getting nice around here. I'm excited to get out and enjoy the weather with the kids! I hope you all have a great summer.

Caitlyn's 13th Birthday!

A Coach purse!

Thirteen years ago today, I became a mother. It seems like it was just yesterday and so long ago, all at the same time! Caitlyn makes us laugh every day. There is no greater joy than watching my daughter grow up.

Of course, this means she is a teenager. We all know how challenging these years can be! I wrote in her birthday card that we love hearing about her day and we will never be too busy to listen. I'm hoping that she takes that to heart and we can get through these teen years with minimal screaming and threats of running away!

Happy Birthday Caitlyn!

A proud moment.....

Caitlyn has been working her butt off this year! Immediately after walking in the door every school day, she heads to the table to do her homework. She has even been know to set her alarm on a Sunday morning and do a little studying before church! Imagine how surprised we were to get up in the morning and see that!

Last month an invitation arrived for the AAA's Award Ceremony at her school. Caitlyn received the academic award for maintaining a grade point average of 3.9 or higher all year! Her hard work has really paid off. We are so proud of how seriously she takes her studies.

Her future is so bright, I can't wait to see what she does with it!

A weekend of house hunting.

Eric and I left for Atlanta on Friday. We looked at several houses to rent in the Marietta and Woodstock area. We even found a couple that would work!

Now we just need to get our house rented out. If you know of anyone that would like to rent a 4bd 2ba house in Zimmerman, let me know!!

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day. My awesome mother in law has been watching my girls this weekend, so Eric and I could get to Atlanta. I can't wait to pick them up tomorrow. I miss the little boogers!

Eric starts his new job tomorrow. I can't wait to hear how it went!