Ever-changing...

I'm sucked in, it's that simple. Blogs are addictive! I've really enjoyed finding friends & keeping up with them, posting pics, etc. But, in my obsession/addiction with the whole blogging world I found that I haven't written anything since the update. I suppose it's because I don't want to bore you, although I know I undoubtedly will at some point. And as long as you're okay with that, then I am too.

Anywho, somethings have changed since the last post. First, so much for neither of us having callings. Joey & I both were called last Sunday to new callings. Joey is the Assistant Ward Clerk working mainly with membership stuff. He's excited to finally have a calling after being in the ward over a year. We're both finally able to come more often, so it's great timing! I will be a Primary teacher again, this time to the 6-8yr olds. At the time they extended the call to me, I was excited because I love Primary & being with the kids. But I was also a little apprehensive. My first thought was, "I'll have the baby with me most of the time unless Joey takes her to class or Mom takes her home. How would she handle all the kids?". Then, my next thought was, "I'll never get to go to Relief Society more than twice in a row, will I?" Haha! It's true. Since I graduated I've been in Relief S0ciety a total of maybe 7 times. This being because I was in Primary with two different callings, I was in the YSA Stake Presidency, my work schedule at the time kept me working most Sundays, then I was pregnant & sick so I couldn't stay for very long. Now, bear in mind this is not a bad thing. I'm so thankful for all the opportunities I have had to serve with wonderful people & strengthen my testimony. Sometimes, you just feel a little disconnected. Especially when you are a young working mother & all your friends are either still single & into their own things, young stay-at-home mothers, or young working mothers as well. Thankfully, my family (Mom, Mamaw, Dad, & Joey) are some of my best friends, so I still have someone. I still miss spending time with my best girlfriends like Tara, Hannah, Becca, Robyn, & Cara; but we're working on getting better at making time. I'm just thankful Joey is able to stay in touch & hang out with his friends. Everyone needs that support group. Not a day goes by that I don't thank Heavenly Father for sending sweet people to touch our lives.

Work is going well for both of us. Joey is staying busy, as usual this time in Lowes. And I'm finally getting a decent workload to keep me busy!

This past Sunday was Father's Day. Joey 1st, keep in mind! I'm absent-minded &, yet again like on Mother's Day, completely forgot to take important pictures. But I assure you, it was a relaxing day for everyone. In other words, we went to church & napped most of the day. I made all of the men ties w/ pictures of Livvy & the grandkids. They all seemed to enjoy showing them off at church.

This week my Aunt Angela, Uncle James, & little cousins (John, turning 12; Garrett, turning 8, & Carolyn, turning 5) were in town visiting from TX. My uncle is working in Saudi Arabia as a pilot, so they are preparing for the whole family to join him in the coming year. We're all glad that it will be a good opportunity for them, but wish they would stay home & close. We miss them all so much! I can't believe how big "my babies" have gotten! I can't imagine how much they'll change when I only get to see them once a year.

Last, the most recent exciting info is about mine & Joey's latest major purchase. The laptop I'm typing on (& two seasons of Will & Grace)! Yep, we decided to stimulate the economy with our money from the government. Joey needed one for school this fall & we found a great deal on a really nice one. I think it was a smart purchase & so far, Joey seems to love playing around on it!

Otherwise, everyone is doing well. Livvy is getting bigger, smarter, & cuter everyday! Just look at my pictures >> How cute is that?!?
That's our lives, for now. I promise, I'll get better at the whole blogging thing & not make these huge posts!