Summer is here, I think.

Well, we made it! School is out and we are at home. Both Tim and I have a significant amount of work to do in and out of school this summer, but we are thankful to be creating our own schedule for this short time.

So, it's been a while and I have been reminded that it's been a long time since updating the blog. Our new fun is that Lucas started walking about 1 week before his first birthday! He is now practically running, but forgets sometimes how to stop and falls on his head. He is also cutting all six of his top teeth at one time. We have begun the process of weaning him off the bottle. All in all, he is still our happy baby boy. Last night we were at my mom and dad's and he just wanted to cuddle up in my arms for a long time before heading off to sleep for the night. He is my cuddly baby.

That brings me to Emma. Emma is also thrilled to be on summer vacation. She has already filled our days with what she wants to learn about and where it is that she wants to visit. She can't wait to be able to return to story time and start visiting the library again. This was something that had to fall to the wayside during the school year. We are also looking into starting back up with swimming lessons for both the kids this summer. Lucas loves the water and Emma is wanting to learn how to swim.

Tim and I are tired, but happy to have more time with our kids as well as with each other. Tim aced his first graduate class and is now taking two classes this summer. These are proving to have a little more work with them, but he is working hard everyday and doing very well in his class.

I am working on preparing my classroom for the coming school year. I know that it doesn't start until August, but I have some new and interesting challenges coming my way next year, so I am trying to get my classroom in good condition for the next year.

I would ask that you would keep my parents in your prayers. There are some big changes taking place and things have become very difficult for them. We are all praying for God's Will to be done and for everyone to be at peace with that, even though it may be difficult.

I will be adding pics later on this week. We are having some technical difficulties with Tim's new camera and blogger!