I am feeling a little guilty that it has been so long since Mike or I have posted updates! It has been three months of change and excitement for our family.

Mike started a new job in 2010 at Microsoft. What a wonderful opportunity for him and our family. There has been a great deal of travel for training and business and our family is still trying to adjust to the many changes. We do miss our daddy being home with us but are all so proud of him.

I finally got my diploma in the mail Saturday and now have my Specialist in Education!! I do not regret going back to school, but it has been a hard journey with 3 small children at home and a full time teaching job. I will be teaching at Little River Preschool Special Education next school year, which is the same location I taught at this year. It will be nice to be in the same location again.

Carter is such a big boy now. He turned 4 years old on March 31, 2010. He had a birthday party at the Bounce House with a Spider Man theme. Carter is writing his name, knows all his letters, counts to 100, spells short words, and is just too smart for his own good. My little boy is growing up! I look at him and wonder where the time has gone?!? It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming him into the world. Carter will start Pre-K in the fall and is registered. This was a huge step for me. He is ready, I am not! Carter is such a thoughtful and kind little boy.

Lyric is our little princess. She turned 3 years old on March 26, 2010. She had her birthday party with her brother at the Bounce House with a princess theme. Lyric is changing so fast and turning into such a girl. She loves all things that sparkle, are pink, and have any kind of princess on them. She is really starting to grow, learn, color, share, and is becoming interested in learning her letters and playing school. Lyric is still our “quiet one” and is still a little shy. She loves to help out in the kitchen, help cook, and help with the laundry. She is mommy’s little helper and a true love!

Ryder is no longer a baby! He turned 1 year old on March 6, 2010. He started taking a few steps on April 10th and then full out walking only a few days later. He climbs on everything, loves to play with his brother and sister, and will try anything. Ryder is a very sweet boy with a relaxed personality. He is always smiling and laughing. He will give out kisses on request and listen very well to the word “NO”. He uses sign language to ask for more, drink, eat, and all done. What a blessing he is to our family!

We love  you all!