We're Just Full of Changes Lately

I've been waiting to post this until it was set in stone but finally Paul got a new job! As a lot of people know, Paul has not been thrilled with his job. Retail is hard (the hours are awful) and he wanted to try something new. Luckily, he found an awesome job in sales of a data computer program. It will be a normal 8-5 job, Monday-Friday and it's right around the corner! We could not be more thrilled. Our family needed this change plus its a change that keeps us close by! We are so excited and can't wait to have him home so much more. He starts on the 20th.

My Five Year Old

This morning being Sunday, me being exhausted and Paul working, I tried to stay in bed for as long as possible. My three kids were all playing in the playroom and I could hear them in my half asleep state. Linnie comes into the room with a wet diaper semi wrapped up and tells me Blake had a wet diaper so she changed it. Yes that is correct, my five year old changed my 2 year old's diaper. Can you believe it? I sure couldn't and she did a good job, I only had to semi tighten it. Hopefully she's getting some practice in for when the new baby comes! I seriously have the best kids ever!

Over the Top at the Circus

Yesterday, we went to the circus. Lizzie and Linnie saw it on TV and really wanted to go. It worked out that I got good tickets for really cheap so Paul took the day off (I had the day off due to Parent Teacher Conferences this week). Last time everything was so chaotic that we missed a lot of the extras to the show. This time we made it to see the animals before hand...

Blake is obsessed with elephants. He got a Diego figure set for his birthday that is a Diego and his elephant. He loves it and apparently loves elephants. He just kept yelling and pointing "Elephant" the whole time. He was in heaven.

The kids weren't too impressed with the tigers though...

And then we got to see the preshow up on the stage. It was cool being able to go right up close and see all the acts. Blake had a rough time towards the end. He had to go without a nap (yes it was insane!) and was so tired. This was before the exhaustion set in...
Lizzie and Linnie enjoyed it much more this time! They just sat watching never getting restless; I was surprised.

Paul and I both thought the show was a lot more entertaining this time, plus it was really long, about 2 1/2 hours. We had a ton of fun!

Flashback Friday: The Circus

Today, since we went to the circus, I decided to post pictures from the last time we went to the circus 2 years ago. At this time, Blake was just a baby (he was about 4-5 weeks old) and the girls were 3. Lizzie and Linnie threw up on the way over there all over themselves. Luckily I didn't get anything on me and I had gone shopping for them the day before and had some jeans and sweatshirts in the car. I had already paid for the tickets so there was no way we were missing it (I'm mean I know) and they were so excited to go. We ended up staying for most of the show and they were really good sports and really enjoyed it despite being sick.

More Changes!

We have officially taken our house off the market! We called our Realtor yesterday and within 30 minutes the key box and sign were gone (I think he might have been done too). Looks like we are here to stay.

Making Some Changes

Paul and I were debating when to post this and we're waiting a couple of weeks to let the news settle into our brains. But that was before we told two excited 5-year olds, who tell everyone they know! By now they probably told the neighbor kids and all the kids at school, and yesterday their primary class was told and then everyone else at church. So we decided to spill the beans a little early (we hinted at it on our flash back friday)... We're having a baby! He/she is due around the end of April or beginning of May ( I'm around 9 weeks along give or take.). I will only have to miss about 6 weeks of work then I get the summer off so the timing couldn't be better. I have my doctors appointment in a week and half so I'll know more then. We are very excited about this change (and are curious to see who actually reads our blog and will find out this little tid bit of information :) ) and happy to share it with all our favorite people!

Flashback Fridays

This week brought back some memories I wanted to share.

Change of Scenery

Today, I decided to change up the blog to match my Hawaii pictures. Can you tell I'm in a Hawaiian kind of mood? I was designing my scrapbook pages and decided to make a background and banner to go with the blog... What do ya think?