Never Enough Time

I read blogs daily but still never seem to make the time to post myself. Summer is flying by so fast. It is sad, i just want to S-L-O-W it down some. Many things have happened since i last wrote over 2 weeks ago. Two big things are that i finished school (for the summer) and my hubby has been offered a kick ass job. Both very, very important. I am thrilled for the prospects this job might have for our family. My husband can work in a bigger company with growth opportunities, good pay, bonus possibilities, yearly raises, OVERTIME...and better benefits. All things our family desperately needed.

This job is going to allow me to finally be a real stay at home momma again. I am so excited about this prospect i could cry. With school, the daycare, and everything else i have been so overwhelmed. I feel like all sided are constantly needing something. This might give me the opportunity to catch up and enjoy my family and concentrate on them and finishing my last year of school. Then once i find a "career" next year then we will be set...so much more comfortable. I can't even imagine!

We are going to stay in this house until i find a job next year but we can start paying off all our bills and hopefully get debt free..except our house! I am over the moon, can you tell?? This is so important, he is waiting on the formal job proposal but they already told him he was their guy!

On to other things, i have been starting to pack for our trip to Florida. I can't believe how much STUFF you need for a toddler and a 6 year old to keep them happy, clothed, and fed for a week. I do have a van but we have 5 people going on this trip..i am trying hard to pack light without lots of clothes..i figure we can and will wash them at the condo. I am interested in seeing the kids face when we get to the ocean, the look when sand touches the soles of their feet. The grimace when they get salt water in their mouth for the first time...all the firsts a beach hold.

Also, i am thrilled to think about all the photo opportunities i will have with my family. One week of nonstop photo taking opportunities. Hope i remember the laptop so i can keep everyone updated. I better go put it on the list.

Above are some pictures of Grant and Hailey i took at the library today. They have gorgeous flowers and cool stonework perfect for a photo shoot. if it wasn't so hot today i think we would have had even more great pics but the kid's were troopers. I love these pics, i know i can take good pics but i have problems getting the lighting right. I am reading some books now trying to get it right. I have never messed with F-stops, apertures, etc...i am trying to figure it out and how to make it do what i want. I am hoping vacation will give me the opportunity to do just that. Hope everyone is having as great of a summer as i am!