Change & fall is in the air!!

Not too much to report, other than we are now, down to 7 days left in our townhouse here in Portsmouth....I am surprisingly going to miss this place, but only for a few reasons. We moved here when I was 9 mo. pregnant w/ Gideon & so, for most of his first 2 years of life, we've grown as a family of 4 and seen so many beautiful changes taking place in my kids lives. It's been wonderful, having the honor of being my boys mother and getting to see all God has done & all that God is going to continue to do!

I am thankful for the many blessings and favor we have on our lives. God is so good to us. I am tired in many ways right now, as we move to this next house, BUT, like always, I am rejoicing with pure, pure joy, at the home God hand-picked for us. It literally fell into our lap....we didn't have to do anything to control this outcome of a wonderful home, in a wonderful neighborhood! God did it! yay God!

So, for today, I am thankful. No matter what is on my "plate". My "to-do" list is large, but I am taking small bites & breathing in & out, & resting in the arms of Jesus to take care of all that only HE knows what we need.

This may be the last post for a while, until we're all moved in & somewhat settled.....I will update w/ some fun photos here soon! Until then, enjoy this wonderful day, the fall that is in the air, and the change that God is doing, even in you!

Life

Hello again....I have a few photos of the mix of life, packing, growing, cute, silly, little boys, & soon-to-be warrior men!!!!

Silly boys in boxes!

Garrett's gotta have his sword!
Gideon got ahold of the markers - thank goodness they are non-toxic & washable! yeesh!

Here are a few photos of the mix of life, packing, & growing, cute, silly, little boys, soon-to-be warrior men!!!!

Love to you all!

xoxoxo

Proud mama jode

Packing, moving....ahhhhhh

Well, I cannot believe how long it's been since I've written....truthfully, I don't have much time to even write today, so this will be short....hmmmm, where to begin?

God did find us a precious house, in virginia beach. We are so excited. It was definitely a 'needle in a haystack'....really unbelievable rental that comes w/ everything. Location is awesome, quiet, old neighborhood. Perfect for our growing famil & JC's business. The owner is doing all sorts of upgrades and renovations b/f we move in, which is the icing on the cake. The yard in the back is 1/2 acre...w/a shed & oak tree. My boys will love that!

My sweet husband is like a little boy on christmas morning....he is so excited about having a garage & shed. Having run our own landscaping business out of apartments for the last 2 years, hasn't been easy. God answered our prayers in many, many ways.

We feel blessed. Undeserving at times, but we know our God is a good God and wants to bless His children. We have waited 5 & 1/2 long years living in apartments to enjoy this amazing house. We don't know what to do not having to share our mailbox with someone or parking space. Yipee!

For now, we are 2 weeks and counting.....we are thick in the midst of packing, boxes, & messes. I have been a little overwhelmed not really about the moving, just about all the little details to keep on top of. Bills, running a business, getting more accounts for my husband, budgeting, staying organized, cooking, cleaning, it sometimes gets hairy mainly b/c we are in the midst of moving. I'd say, once we're settled in this new house, I'll start to feel at ease again. JC and I just have a lot on our minds, trying to be responsible and wise in all we do.

God is ultimately in charge of all the teeny-tiny details and I need to rest in that. I pray we have peace and the move goes smooth for us & the boys. Change is good. Hopeful of what God has in store for our family & our future. Good things, come to those who wait. That would be us! Thank you Jesus!!! You deserve all the glory!

For now, I must go....will post photos of the kids playing w/ boxes & our moving adventure very soon!

Keep on, keeping on!