Monday, August 6, 2007

Humbled

Thanks so much everyone for all your well wishes on our new adventure! And a BIG thanks to Christi, Alison, Destiny and Katie for helping us look for a place to live...you were all SO helpful! We're excited...Steve started his job today and found a house, so hopefully Easton and I will be able to get down there soon as well. I'll put some pictures up of the house sometime soon.

So during this whole process of quickly trying to find a house to rent in an unknown city without actually seeing it, moving, starting a new job, having a sick baby...I found myself getting a little stressed out. Today I am feeling a lot better and more appreciative. Thanks to blogging I am able to keep up with the goings on of good friends, and see what they are up to. One of my friends has 2 young boys at home, one of them sick, her husband has been out of town, they've been fixing up their house while the prepare to find renters and move, and one of their sons is getting ready to have surgery. Oh, and it's like a million degrees where she lives. She is amazing, and does it all probably with a smile on her pretty face! I truly felt humbled, and way grateful for the in - laws that I have around here to help me with everything going on here!

Another friend of mine just announced that after 6 years of waiting they will finally get to become parents and are adopting a baby in December! Talk about putting things into perspective! All of a sudden the things I was stressing about just don't seem to be that big of a deal. Our move and house will work out and Easton will feel better soon and go back to sleeping all night.

I know that everyone has their days and is allowed to be stressed when they feel overwhelmed, but I'm so grateful for strong friends and good news that help to remind me how very blessed I am.

In other news...here are a few new pictures. My batteries were dying in my camera, so they might be a little blurry.

At the park with cousins!

Me, Ash and Sydney on a walk

Helping Grandma in the yard


Okay so I'm a little annoyed. I don't know what happened to the icon up top that lets me center my text...it disappeared. Dumb.

15 comments:

Christi said...

We are so excited that you are moving down! Reagan is especially excited to see Easton. She said the long distance relationship was getting to her!

Brynne, Aaron and Cade said...

I know how it is to be stressed out for whatever reason and then to get good news from other people or hear their trials. Thank goodness we have people in our lives who are going through different things that help strengthen us and see our life in a new light. I'm glad you're happy now and I know that things will work out great in Vegas. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I hope you know that! I love you.

Danielle said...

I'm so excited for you! I know everything will work out for you because you are such a GOOD wonderful person. And I must say, those last two pictures of Easton are SO cute! I love little kids doing big kid things.

rose said...

all i can say is...
I LOVE YOU!
and i'm trying to keep a smile on my face, but it's hard sometimes.
i can't wait to see you!

Ilene said...

When did Easton get to be so blond? Sheesh. He can't keep changing on me, you know.

Good luck with getting everything going to Las Vegas. Don't have too much fun with all of the girls. Can't wait to see your new digs!

Tara said...

Oh I bet it is stressful to deal with all that! hang in there! I'm glad you already found a place to live, that has to take some of the stress off. Good luck with everything!

Emily said...

Thanks guys...you are all the best!

Ilene...I guess it's being out in the sun that is making him a blondie. Steve and I both had super blonde hair when we were little too, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Ilene said...

Well, we all know blonds are pretty dang cool. So it is okay that he is going blond; just have him check in with me before he decides to change okay?

the splendid life of us... said...

Emil, I am sorry you are so overwhelmed right now, I know how it is. It was so stressful moving here and making sure everylast detail is taken care of.
And thank you for your love and support. I kinda blushed when I read this post.

I love you!
Bren

Emily said...

Didn't mean to put you on the spot Bren...I'm just so excited about your news!

Alifinale said...

Emily we are so excited for you to come. I am sorry you have been so stressed, I would be too. Glad you have family there to help and I will be available once you get here. Cute pics too. Easton is getting so big!

Anonymous said...

Oh sis i love you so much. i don't know what my problem is... maybe I've got too much mom in me... but you got me crying on that one!!

I just wish I could be with you. and I miss that baby so much.

I really hope to be able to get to Vegas SOON. Like my first weekend back at school.

Love you

Megan and Greg said...

holy cow your kid is cute. I love the tag thing. Fun new facts. I'm so happy for you. I'm glad things are well. Love you Emily.

Megan and Greg said...

holy cow your kid is cute. I love the tag thing. Fun new facts. I'm so happy for you. I'm glad things are well. Love you Emily.

Sharon/Mom/ Grandma said...

I love you em!! You're right everyone does have a right to feel sorry for themselves sometimes, but reality is we are all extremely blessed and life could always be so much worse!!!!