FINALLY!

News on the job front...
I finally was promoted to a permanent employee! YAY! Starting Monday the 5th, and I will have overtime eligibility starting then too! I am beyond relieved...and happy!

Devon and I have struggled a lot the past 4 going on 5 years. A LOT. From welcoming our first baby to me not having a job, to making minimum wage while having a family and an apartment, moving quite often, a wedding, another baby, moving again....we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Regarding of our struggles, God put them there for us to learn and grow, and now I am learning how blessed we really are.

Progress and Projects!

I wanted to start off this post with a recent photo of the FOUR of us! I don't get to post photos often anymore (I usually blog from my work computer! Shhh!)

This week marks Mason's 4 month birthday and 3 months til my girl is 3! I say it all the time, but time really flies by!

I love Pinterest. I have a few projects that my hubby and I will be starting soon. We want to get some of these done before we move in late winter/early spring. First up; a new headboard. The one we have is non-existant! I am a sucker for simple, country livin. He's making it out of old barnwood, and above it we will have a wire hanging with pictures clipped on it, using mini laundry clips!
I am also working on a project involving wine and beer bottles. I am wrapping them in yarn and putting baby's breath type flowers in them for a cute little decor item.
Devon will also be making me a mason jar chandalier. I fell in love with it!

I am planning on making a trip to IKEA either right before Christmas, or right after. Probably right after. All the furniture we have is hand-me-downs. Not that we don't appreciate it, but we would like to have some things of our own. The kids need shelves in their rooms, some organizational things for their toys...just little things here and there.

We purchased a car in October and I love it! 2009 Honda CRV. A cute little Mommy car. Its gas milage is great and its so roomy!!

Devon started at Madison last Tuesday. He seems to like it! Unfortunately, the levy at the other fire dept he works at did not pass, so more than likely he'll be laid off. Sooner rather than later :( We will find out more this Wedsnesday.

I am FINALLY signing Alyvia up for dance. So excited!!!!

Sorry this post is everywhere. I like to update about every 2 weeks...even if it's just for myself to read ;)