Something New

 I originally started this blog while my family and I lived overseas in Japan. We added to our little family of four to become five. We have since moved back to the states, to Sicily and then back to the states. We currently are living in Virginia. While the transition has been hard on all of us, we have made it and are starting to find our way and make it our home. The girls and I will be staying there for several years. I would like to transition this blog into more about what life is like for us now, versus just the kids. They are growing and becoming young women and figuring out what they want to do in life and so that means life at home is also changing just as rapidly. 

With changes comes lots of thinking. At least for me. I know the thought of our oldest daughter Kayhlynn leaving home for college is becoming a real thing. She graduates next year from high school and she seems to be looking forward to the upcoming change of living off on her own on a college campus. She has big dreams and she isn't afraid to reach for them or work hard for them. She keeps her grades up and she makes sure to always be in attendance for class. She is very determined. Her drive makes me admire her. 

Hannah is going off to High School next year to start her new adventure. She struggles some times, but I think a lot of times it is because she doesn't have a lot of self confidence when it comes to doing certain things. I am always hopeful that she will learn and realize that she is a very smart, bright and courageous person. She has a lot to offer the world. With her quirky personality. She is a spite fire, but she isn't afraid to me herself most of the time. She has been venturing to figure out exactly who she is how she works, but its an important part of life to learn self discovery. Nothing more important then knowing who you are and what you like.

Natalie is a go with the flow girl. She always has been and it seems she always will be. She is spunky and funny. Out going and witty. She just enjoys life! She is not ever afraid to be herself. I truly hope this continues on for her as she begins her Middle School days. I can not believe I am about to watch my final baby "graduate" from elementary school and head off to Middle School. So many firsts and lasts happen with her. It sometimes makes my heart sad because she has really grown up quickly. Seems more quickly then the other two. I know it just seems that way, but you definitely won't convivence my heart of that.  

Things are always changing rapidly. Brad is nearing the end of his Naval career and looking at the many possibilities he will have available for himself when this chapter finally ends. It does make me a little uneasy because the Navy life has brought us so many blessings, stability and so many chances at seeing the world. I am praying daily that the blessings will be just a plentiful with the next chapter and that it will allow us the chance to continue to travel and experience the world that lays outside our home. Life is adventure and we so try to live it that way. At time this is challenging and difficult, but the rewards and experiences that come with it are totally worth it.

I have gone back to school. Studying currently for medical billing and then off to study for medical transcription. The last year has brought on some very challenging stages for families. Especially families with two working parents. We have been lucky in that I am currently still at home and able to be here with the girls. We do however, need a second income coming in and honestly the chance to do something besides be at home is always nice. It gives me the chance the feel more independent and helpful to the family unit as a whole. I decided on these two fields because if the girls need to be schooling at home I will be able to work from home and be here with them. They still like having me around for the most part so I like to take advantage of it. Soak up as many minutes as possible with them. They definitely aren't going to be here forever.

I am not sure where you are in your life, but currently this is where my family and I are. I will try to update this weekly, at the very least and keep everyone in the know of what is going on in our lives. Our families still live hundreds of miles away from us so this gives them the chance to stay updated. Me a chance to write about somethings that may be on my heart and just be somewhere outside of my head space. So for now......I'll write to you later....