A New Year- A New Start

We ended 2018 with a visit from Matt's brother and wife, and began 2019 with a visit from my family.

Both visits were relaxing and rejuvenating. We are so grateful for good friends, love, and peace.

Sarah and Joseph began the New Year with a huge change: Mom let them leave the house! 

They started Youth Group at Immaculate Conception in Lapeer, and LOVE IT. They have made a lot of friends and really enjoy playing the parish priest, Father Hurley, in foosball.

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The children have been a little sassy when it comes to their school papers. It's been a long year. We had a pep talk and feel like we can push through the second half of the school year, but in the meantime, I'll continue to laugh in secret at their tests and compositions.

There are many, many things I love about living in Michigan; the SUNSHINE is probably my favorite thing. The house is so bright and I cannot get enough of the sunrises and sunsets right outside my window. Sometimes the children and I linger at the breakfast table, just to sit in awe of God.

 

 The children have not ceased making huge messes, but I am encouraging them to clean up after themselves...and pushing the independence that they've been asking for, for so long.

 We met a wonderful family close by that tolerates us just enough to spend free time and do all sorts of activities together! The Edwards are a blessing to all of us. 

Now, if I could tell our girls apart...