End of summer recap

How about we try this blog thing again, huh? Since my last post, things got even crazier. A few weeks after my last post, we moved into Matt's parents house. That was quite the blessing actually. The day we moved, my step-brothers step-brother passed away. Then the day after we moved my brother in law passed away. It was heartbreaking. James was like my big brother. He first came into the family when I was just 5-6 years old. James suffered from Bipolar Disorder, and ended his own life after a long, hard fought battle. It was such a miracle we were where we were when it happened. Matt's parents kind of took over our kids for us, the whole week, since we had viewings and funerals for two people. Then the rest of the summer was also a trial. My family had several hardships this summer, many that required a lot of attention and help. Again, Matt's parents and sister stepped up. They are just amazing! The end of the summer finally started to look up for us. My family's trials were starting to calm down. And we found a house.
Matt and I bought our first home in September, and are loving it! Though we had issues there as well. On our move-in day we found a huge leak in the basement. We couldn't do any laundry, bathe, shower, and use the bathrooms upstairs for a whole week. We didn't like the homeowner thing so much at first. ;) Now things are falling into place, my brother was able to fix the leak for us, and it was very easy too. We are starting to paint, and we are getting our new furniture in two weeks! If anyone wants to come play with us, please do! We would love it!
Anyway, here is a bit about our family:

Lila- is 2, potty training, a she is the most stubborn and narcissistic person I know. Some days I swear she will be the death of me. Other days, she is the biggest sweetheart in the world. She keeps us on our toes. She loves babies, barbies, and batman. And she adores her brother. She will follow him anywhere, but lecturing him like a mother along the way, 'Luke, wash your hands.' ' Turn off the light' 'share'. She is a little mommy.

Lucas- just turned 5!! Can you believe it? I can't! He is enjoying preschool, but is really looking forward to Kindergarten. He is Mr. Smartie Pants. He has taught himself to read, and is trying to teach himself spanish and french (what 5 year old does that?). He is just a kind hearted kid, always wants to follow the rules and doesn't like when kids are mean to other kids. He broke his first bone on his birthday this week, his pinky toe. But, he is tough, and has been doing pretty well with it. But you should see the bruise. Its nasty!

Matt- likes his job. But has the potential to get another job, at a place that would be ideal for Matt. Keep your fingers crossed for him! He is loving not having any school and homework. He is enjoying our new house, though not loving his commute. Matt is great at his job, he has some patients who really praise him, and will tell the other SLP that they won't work for them, and that they want Matt. He enjoys what he does and the people he meets. He enjoys our new ward, and already has a calling, and likes getting to know the people. He has been able to play tennis with his buddy a few times since we moved, which always makes him happy.

Me- I am loving life right now. We are in our own house, my husband is no longer is school (which means no more school loans- yippee!), my kids are at such fun ages, and I am lucky enough to be able to stay home with them!! I am currently doing online classes at the U, and still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I think I am leaning towards becoming a doula. I have toyed with the idea since before I was pregnant with Lila. But, the last two years have been so crazy I haven't given enough thought to it. Now, I really am trying to think and pray about it, and about whats best for my family. I just wish I could attend someones birth without being a doula first, to see for sure if that's what I want to do. Really though, I don't have a lot to complain about, life is good right now!