Interview

Ben has an interview tomorrow morning at 8 am w/ a local school district. We're praying he gets hired on the spot, or at least a call back saying they'd like to hire him. It's for a second shift position, so it would turn our world upside down a bit. We're praying it's the right thing for our family, as well as what God has in store for the band. I'll let you know what happens....

Let this be our prayer all the time!

"Lord, I praise You for You know the whole story. From beginning to end, You see it all. Give me the humility to admit my limitations. For I don't always see the past accurately, my vision of the present is often blurred, and I am blind when it come to the future. Help me fasten my eyes on You, trusting in Your vision for my life and in Your watchful care."

Requesting Prayer.....

Our family is need of prayer. Ben's job is not working out the way we hoped it would, so he's in search of a new one. We need a very quick transition, so we can make ends meet. We don't know why doors seem to keep closing, but they do. God is definitely trying to teach and grow us through these difficult times. Are we tired and exhausted? Yes! Trying not to take it out on each other or Emma? Yes! Failing miserably at times. We need strength for the day to day right now.
The job Ben is currently looking at would be 2nd shift, which means I come home from work and he leaves. We wouldn't really spend much time together because weekends would be traveling w/ the band.
We are definitely not excited about this possibility! It's a sacrifice we are willing to make though to avoid putting Emma in full-time childcare, which we can't afford anyway. There don't seem to be many options.

We need you prayers! Please pray w/ us to God who always provides, even when it's not the way we thought. Pray for our marriage! Pray that we would continue to be great parents to Emma, and not take frustrations out on here. Please pray!

We know it will work out; it's just scary not knowing how some times.

Emma's Funny Comment....

So this morning I was changing Emma's diaper. Her stomach growled. Usually if she hears some thing that resembles a toot, she'll say toot. Well, I corrected her and told her it was her stomach. So of course what made sense to her was to call it a "tummy toot". She cracks me up!

Emma's Guests

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it down to celebrate! We love you so much and it wouldn't have been the same w/out you! To those who weren't able to come, we missed you! Hope to see you soon!

Our Little Girl turns TWO!

Our little girl turned TWO! So crazy for us! I (jess) was looking back at pictures the other day and got teary eyed just thinking about how fast she's growing up. She continues to stretch us as parents, but more than anything, she adds so much joy to our lives. We are very proud to be her parents! Even though she has shown us her "terrible two" side already, she's one of the happiest little girls we know. We give thanks to God every day for our little "surprise"!

Birthday Pancake! (2)

We got Emma a cute little kitchen set and chef's outfit for her B-Day!

Taking a rest after the long drive

Emma loves giving pedicures

Princess of the Under Sea Party!

sooo refreshing!

Playing in the pool w/ Anahi!

Time for Presents!

Dorothy shoes!

The Cake!

3 Year Anniversary in the City!

For our Anniversary, Ben's sister Erica came down and watched Emma so Ben and I could spend a day downtown together. We had so much fun! We went to Navy Pier, played mini golf, ate at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I love making memories w/ this man!