After much deliberation, waiting, rushing around trying to get everything in order, waiting some more, and riding the "go or stay" roller coaster (did I mention waiting?).....we are not moving to Georgia. We definitely have mixed feelings about this, as we were both sad and excited at the same time. Ultimately, however, everything happens for a reason and after all of the waiting and not knowing if David was going to have to leave immediately, just knowing something was such a relief. Although it is a long, drawn-out story, the reader's digest version is something along the lines of the lovely railroad, CSX, not having all of their paperwork in order, making any transfer for David impossible until near the end of the year. Because David is a union employee, seniority is everything and waiting that long to move would not be a good thing. Therefore....we are staying in Florida.
On another note.....
Shay has continued her dance class, and she is loving it! She loves it so much that I think she may have forgotten how to walk, because all she does is prance everywhere she goes. Ethan loves to watch her prance, and almost as if he knows that little brothers are supposed to irritate their big sisters, he laughs and tries to get in her way. He is such a typical boy and it amazes me how much of a sense of humor he has at one year old! Even though they love to irritate and annoy one another, they adore each other....every night before bed Shay gives Ethan a hug and kiss, and amazingly he gives her one back, it is the sweetest thing!
We had David's Aunt Karen take family pictures with Lamar and Laurie (David's daddy and step-mom), as the last picture that they had of the whole family together was when Cory (David's youngest brother) was a baby (he is now almost 16!). Those turned out very nice and I know it must have been frustrating to get 13 people, 4 of them children under 5, to cooperate with one another long enough to get a good picture, but she was able to. If anyone would like, they can check those out at
www.impressionographybykarencason.com, click 'enter site', then 'gallery' on the left, followed by 'client galleries' then 'Cason".
Up next, we are going to Crystal River this coming weekend with the Hamilton's (my Dad's side of the family), which should be a blast! Next weekend we are having Ethan's first birthday party (hard to believe!). I will graduate on August 16 (super exciting!) and am avidly looking for a job that pays better. I have a few prospects....but we will see how they pan out.
Until next time....
