I'll be the first to admit it- its been too long.

Ok so April is almost over and we're coming into May and I haven't done a single post on the ol' family blog.  Sorry about that folks.  We have A LOT going on and sometimes we just don't find the time...and when I say "we" I mean ME since Todd hasn't posted on this OR his blog since...well I'm not even sure. So I'll give you a brief update. (Hint! Hint! Todd!)

We're building a house.  We think.  We're still at the beginning stages, so it could fall through at any moment, but I'm trying to remain positive- can you tell? So look forward to annoying pictures of foundation, random wood nailed together and all things build-y.  We've decided on a floor plan, as of today, and I'm excited...I think. :)  I'll get to have a mud room with lockers, a good sized laundry room, and Todd will get an office.  There are more perks, but there's a few.

We are building a house because we are victims of some sort of clerical error with a large bank and they wrongfully foreclosed on our house...without telling us, and without means to foreclose.  Even after they foreclosed, they took out payments for 14 months.  Its a mess and we're working out the mess with some legal help and a lot of prayer.  That is the VERY short version.  It has mind stomach in knots most of the time, but I'm trying to be optimistic even though its all very troubling.

Since we are moving, we will be moving to a new school district.  This brings excitement and sadness.  I have really loved working with the PTA Moms & I LOVE all of the K teachers at Spring Valley Elementary, so I'm full of mixed emotions.  Beginning next year we will have 2 in school...oh my!  Doesn't that sound fun? :)

I also have a little bloggin gig that has taken up a lot of my blogging time.  I work for another SU! demonstrator who is much higher up than I am and I posting fun projects throughout the week: http://thestamplady.typepad.com/

Todd continues to work hard as Bishop of our ward.  Its a daunting task and I can see it wears him down at times.  He's a good man, though, and a hard worker- so hopefully people will continue to respect him and show kindness.  After all, as one of my friends says, "He's really just an extra special volunteer".  And as a side note, I have the best position in the whole congregation- Children's Music Leader.  It rocks and I love rockin' it out with the children each week.

Within a few weeks I'll have a 1st grader and a kindergartner- where does time go?  And let's not forget Lucy who is climbing all over things like she's a big kid.  We are trying to spend more time together- they grow up too fast.  Last weekend we went camping with friends.  It was fun.  I love making memories with my sweet girls & their awesome Daddy.  It helps to take our minds off the crazy things going on with our life.