Quick Update

Hey guys! I plan to post pictures soon - Cline really needs to show me how to download them myself onto the new computer! As soon as he does, I'll have some new ones.

Just a quick update on the family. We're doing great and enjoying some beautiful weather around here. Easter weekend is supposed to be gorgeous, so we have several egg hunts and outdoor activities planned!

Cline is staying busy at work. He's not working any more than he was before, but it has felt like that lately for some reason. We used a good bit of off time this month to go to San Antonio (where I was the Matron of Honor for my college roommate's wedding), so maybe that's why things have seemed more hectic. We had a great trip! Did I tell you about it already? I'm thinking I did - my brain doesn't work so well these days :)

I am finally starting to feel adjusted to having two kids. That took a while! Actually, there are still days when I feel pretty overwhelmed, but I'm having more and more days where I feel like a normal person and not a crazy loon who doesn't know where to start! We're staying at home a little more these days - it's exhausting to take both girls out, and it's easier here. I probably over-schedule us, because I am someone who likes to be on the go as opposed to sitting around the house. There are so many activities I want to do and friends I want to see. But I'm learning to make time to just relax at the house and let the kids enjoy their toys here, too - I think it's a good thing for all of us!

I'm looking into Dance Camp for Christa this summer. Our local Civic Ballet has a wonderful, Christian program called Footsteps in Faith that I have heard rave reviews about. I'm going to try her in their summer camp for a week, and if she likes it, I think I'll enroll her in the program in the Fall. I never took dance, and have always wanted my little girl to - I can't wait to see recitals! Hopefully she'll like it, and if she doesn't, then we'll try something else.

Also, we are planning a very exciting trip to Disney World!!!! We plan to go in May, hopefully before school gets out and it gets crazy busy! This year, both Cline and I are turning 30 and celebrating our 5 year anniversary. Since I'm too chicken to leave the girls for very long, or fly on a plane without them, we decided to take them as well as Cline's youngest brother, Cleve, with us on a nice vacation. Disney was the obvious choice for us, since we need a kid-friendly place. I can't wait - I haven't been in years, and if Christa takes to the characters like she took to the Easter Bunny, we will have a blast!

In other news, Abby Kate is starting to sleep mostly through the night most nights. I've given up on having a predictable nap schedule, and am trying to enjoy the flexibility she gives me by only needing cat naps. I don't think she gets the minimum 12 hours of sleep that they're supposed to get at her age, but she's happy as can be ALL the time. She's eating baby food, and after a few weeks of talking her into it, she can't get enough. Oh yeah, and she's crawling now. I'm proud of her, but I'm hoping she's not going to be one of those 9-month walkers. Christa took her first steps with coaxing on her 15-month birthday, and that suited me just fine!

Well, I'm going to try and get some laundry and straightening done before Christa wakes up and we go enjoy some outside time. Have a great day!