I'm not entirely sure how to spell the shortened version of "usual" but I imagine you're hopefully still following what I mean.
As per usual- I've blogged about three dozen times in my head and have managed to do absolutely nothing about it until now.
The last time I wrote anything down was last June, JUNE. And to be completely fair, I could just repost that one, edit the kids ages and call it a day. While we've had a lot going on- much still remains the same. And that's pretty okay in my book. We're in a pretty wonderfully wild season of life and I wouldn't change it for the world.
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What has changed? Well, let me tell you!
I had a birthday. And didn't even post a birthday blog, I know. Heresy! I'm 27, staring down the barel of 28 and I feel awesome. I haven't felt more comfortable or confident in my own skin in my entire life than I do right now and it's great. Ageing has its perks, people!
I got a job! Very much-so part-time, mostly from home and truly a welcomed addition to my already full plate. I take care of Client Relations for our gym and I love it.
Oh yeah, and we've converted to the religion of Crossfit. Haha! I kid. But, we DID start coming along to our local Crossfit Box last March, and we've managed to keep up with it since. Nic had this idea that we should start working out together- he saw an opportunity to spend time together and get fit and I saw an opportunity to get out of the house twice a week. Sign me up.
I went back to school. And I've already wrapped up the first level of certification for Sports and Exercise Nutrition! No one would have been able to convince me I'd be walking down this road 10 years ago, but boy, am I glad that I am. I've attempted getting back to school a few times since becoming a mom and it finally worked out! I left UNM so unsure of any career path I'd like to go down, went to worship ministry school (and loved it) and somewhere between all of that- realized that changing my diet (and cutting certain chemicals from beauty products) had positively changed (healed) my diagnosis of PCOS at 18. It sparked a passion for nutrition education and I am SO pleased that I have finally been able to take some steps towards fullfilling that desire!
Hudson started school. Say what?! I have a school aged kid and oh my word, it has been a wild ride. He's tired, but thriving. We are SO proud of him. Just tonight in the car we were practicing math equations (his request) and he's simply blowing us away! He is so bright, and so sweet, and we are loving seeing him blossom. (Oh and Aubrey has started going to preschool one day a week- that's right- I have a whole day/5.5hrs a week to. my. self. Praise Jesus, hallelujah.)
We bought a section! (Or a lot, for my American friends.) And we've started the process of building our first home! It feels unreal. From the very start I found myself looking for permission from a more adultier adult. And in a way, since we had to get the okay from the bank, we kinda did!
Nic's company has celebrated it's second year and is steadily growing. It has been such a delight and honor to see my husband grow in his confidence and wisdom with every passing week. I am so proud of his hard work!
I've become an Auntie again! My big bro Matt and sis-in-law Bri joined the baby bandwagon with the welcome of my first nephew last month! He's handsome and wonderful and I simply CAN NOT WAIT to officially meet him next year. Also, babe dós from Kev and Meryl is on the way and I CAN'T WAIT. My kids have cousins and I think that's FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC.
We've planned a trip to the states for the end of the year and my heart is just so ready. We'll be spending time in Cali (unless my lovely in-laws relocate) NM and a brief stint in Florida for a cruise with my fam! I'm so thankful to have such a beautiful family- so willing to make things happen to see each other. It helps SO much with living so far away.
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Still the same? Just about everything else!
Our kids are loco. And cool. And I sometimes lose it.
I'm feeling more and more like myself these days but do still get overwhelmed and forget to breathe sometimes.
We still love Jesus. And we're still actively involved at Grace Vineyard's Pegasus Campus, in fact, that's where our new house will be- Pegasus Town. We're so looking forward to being more immersed in the community! We still have the honor of heading up one of the worship teams there. Nic is doing incredibly well with a fresh push towards songwriting and I've had the privilege of getting to preach a couple times and have plans to do more in the future. We love our church family and love seeing people's hearts turning towards God.
We are still busy doing life. Three kids, work, the school run, packing lunches, multiple kitchen runs for various snacks each day, trying (somewhat half-heartedly) to limit screen time, taking walks and adventures, running errands and grocery shopping, laundry (so much laundry), avoiding US politics chats at.all.costs, Facetiming American family and friends and keeping up with our local family and friends.
Annnnnd we're still just a family of 5. (Phew!)
