Bragging about my Husband

I usually blog and brag about my kids but I thought today I would brag about my husband. It has really hit home how much I appreciate him because he has been gone almost two weeks on business in Minneapolis. I have definitely had some crazy moments while he has been gone and ones that I really wished he had been here for, but luckily we got through them. I can't wait until he gets back and will be so glad to have him here. He definitely helps me stay calm when I get stressed. He is very thoughtful even when he is over a thousand miles away. Last week he sent a beautiful plant with white flowers and yesterday he sent balloons with a rose and teddy bear. Luckily this should be his last trip this year. I don't know if my sanity could take him being gone again anytime soon.

David and Machella Started Their New School!

David and Machella started their new school on January 5th. They have really nice teachers. The transition to their new school has seemed to go very smoothly and they have made a lot of friends. They seem a little ahead of what they are learning right now in their classes so I guess their school in Bakersfield prepared them well.
In Bakersfield their elementary school was right across the street from where we lived and now their new school is right behind our house. We have debated whether to just hoist them over the wall in the mornings, but have decided against it. I forgot to take pictures of David and Machella on their first day of school (what a bad Mom I am), but I found this picture of Elyssa on our swing set in our back yard that shows their new school.

David is 11!

David turned 11 on January 5th. We had a party for him and it was nice to have family near to come and share this event with us. I can't believe David is already 11. What I really can't believe is that in one year he will be 12. That will be a big. It has been great these last 11 years and David is truly a blessing to have in our family. He is such a great example to all of us.