Starting Fresh

It has been so long since I blogged… like years people. But I have been reading a lot of blogs lately and it inspired me to attempt to start this crazy thing back up. There have been a lot of changes in last couple of years… the biggest change is we have a daughter! Her name is Peyton and she is definitely the best part of me and Aaron. She was born 1-30-13 and is 13 months old. I wish I had blogged during the first year of her life… but it didn't happen so I will just try to start now! :) She is quite the firecracker. I feel inadequate daily to be her mom, but I am just trusting that God gives me the patience, wisdom and courage to nurture, encourage and challenge her determined, curious, fun, smart and beautiful spirit. She is completely courageous and fearless. I pray that never fades. Her middle name is Jo after Aaron's mother, Marsha Jo. It was important for us that Peyton always have a part of her Meme (that's what I think she would have wanted to be called) with her. Marsha would have been the best grandmother to Peyton. She wanted grandkids so badly! Sometimes I hear her voice talking to Peyton. Here are a few pics of my little lady!

I am also now a stay-at-home mom. That is something I truly didn't have planned for my life; but apparently God had other plans. Silly God. I can say it is hands down the best, hardest job I have ever had. There are days that fly by and are so fun. Then, there are days that drag.on.forever. Seriously, daddy cannot get home fast enough. There are some days that my mood can literally change the moment he walks in the door and I can take a deep breath and think "alright. it's time to tag-team this biz." No really, we have sung that song many times while doing a diaper/outfit change. You know, "Tag team back again…" We're dorks. Poor Peyton and future child(ren). My days are now filled with boogie wipes (LOTS of boogie wipes), butternut squash in my hair, chasing a toddler around cleaning up the milk she drools out and begging her to NOT chew on her bed like a beaver. It is also filled with lots of hugs, laughs, the best smile I have ever seen, moments where God shows me glimpses of Heaven and moments where my heart could burst it is so overwhelmed with love for a tiny tot that God has trusted me to care for. 

Lets see… other changes… Aaron now works for IBM. His company was acquired by IBM a couple of years ago. It has been a blessing to our family. It was quite a transition for Aaron, but I really think he has enjoyed the change. He isn't usually a big fan of change; but this change happened over a period of time. I think that helped him adjust. I really think this change has allowed him to thrive. His old boss often had his thumb on his employees and Aaron's new bosses allow Aaron to have more of a lead roll - which is a roll he totally rocks at. He really is a stud. I don't know if there is a more proud wifey out there. I have to take deep breaths when I think about how much I love that guy. 

Well, I think that's enough to overload you for now. I am really hoping that I can stick with this for awhile. After typing all this I remembered how much I enjoy writing and liberating it can be! 

Thanks for reading. xoxo. Lauren