Let me go back a bit!
May 21-27 - my sweet sister Cassidee and her family came to visit!! Our "sister time" goes back over 7 years ago. Needless to say, quality time with Cass was much needed!! She is younger and sweeter than I, always a joy to be near, and will be welcoming her second son the beginning of October!! While here, Cass & Mark celebrated their 4th anniversary & I got to soak up some nephew time! Once they got used to him, the girls also enjoyed playing with energetic Marek!! He's adorable & always so happy!! I loved spending time with the Cooney family, enjoyed observing my li'l sister be a Mama, and like the fact that we're pregnant together!! Our kids will be close in age!
June 9th - Our dear friends, the Schmucker's came over to play! It was so nice getting to catch up with Mel & Jason. Odd how you can live in the same town as someone and only see them on a rare occasion. Definitely going to have to schedule more "play dates" in the near future! Caitlin Mae is growing so fast!! It was neat getting to see the girls interact with her! They liked sharing their toys.
June 15th - Ratliff's in da house!!! Our best friends came & stayed with us over the weekend & it's always a treat having them here!! The girls adore their Godparents and we just can't get enough of their company & fellowship! So thankful for the bond we share! Cool tid bit...Cherise is welcoming baby Ratliff in November, so we get to be prego together!!
June 18th - Brag on Hubby time!! Ian is now an FTO(Field Training Officer) with CSPD! He was one of the few applicants chosen to train the new recruits joining the force in September! I am SO proud of him. He has worked very hard and has accomplished so much! He's my hero, so you'll pardon me for my bias opinion, but the rookies will be learning from the BEST officer on the force! His commitment to this role will mean a slight adjustment for our family, but we are willing to take the next step together. He will still be working the 4pm-2am shift, but he will not be able to come home on breaks and it is likely that he will not be home on time. As it is with learning any lesson, what takes a senior officer 20min. to do will take a recruit 2.5hrs. so he will be working a lot of overtime. But we are thankful for the opportunity and know that others will benefit greatly from our sacrifice! I love Ian!!
June 19th - present...McReynolds are here visiting! I am convinced I have the coolest nephews on the planet! Evan, Caden & Brennan are here with their Amazing Mama, Amy! They're visiting from Oregon, and are enjoying the warm weather. They've been in Nana's pool everyday! Ian has loved playing baseball & basketball with his nephews. It took the girls, mainly Karis, a little time to warm up to the idea of boys running around. But once she did, all the cousins have been having a blast together! We are having SO much fun and I will post pictures soon!
Thank you to those that have been praying over my morning sickness. I am happy to say that it has subsided and I'm doing good. Thanking the Lord for His blessing of "baby Bert"(that's what the girls call Mama's tummy) ;)
Stay tuned Friends!
