Updates!

I am getting the hang of working a consistant 40hrs a week, and the paychecks are nice. We will be saving about $60 a month in insurance too! Devon's schedule is a lot more consistant now too. He is regularly working at Madison every Monday until he completes his orientation book - which could take like 4-5 more months. BOO. He likes it there though, a lot. When he starts being used as "manpower" there on a normal basis, the extra income will be SO nice. He is allowed to work every sixth day when this does happen. As a part-timer, he is only allowed so many hours in a fiscal year. We are hoping (if he doesn't test and get hired on anywhere else), he will be full-time there in the next year and a half. However, I really hope Deleware tests again this summer. I know he can do it.

House hunt is at a hault. We hit a big bump in the road. Worst part is, it's not our fault. But, being responsible is part of being an adult. I truly think God wouldn't give us these bumps if he didn't think we could handle them. We are being tested and will come out of this funk successfully. We are still shooting to purchase a house in April or May, which is not too far at all.

Miss Alyvia will be THREE in just a few short weeks. Did you read that right? THREE! I cannot believe it. Her birthday party is "Pink Elmo" at her request. We are having a "smaller" party this year...close family and friends. She is SO stinkin smart. It amazes me every day. The girl puts together paragraphs all the time, can count to twenty if she really wants to, and knows her ABC's. Her newest kick is saying "Mine" about everything, but after a few back and forth "Lyvi, we need to share. I know that is your toy, but it is nice to share!" "MINE, Mommy!"...she eventually shares :)

And Mr Mase will be 6 months old in a few days. He is finally sleeping 10+ hrs at night, talks constantly, but he will not sit still long enough to sit up on his own. We're working on it! I am making baby food myself. It saves us pennies on the dollar, but I have fun doing it.

As always, we are blessed.