Guess who's back...back again

A combination of life slowing down and me getting more organized over the last few months has made it so that I can start writing again!  Yay!!

I have not written a post in almost a year.  Yikes.

So.......

I have a lot to catch up on.

Which I will probably do in bits.

So you don't get bored.

And my hands don't hurt :)

Us currently:

Neal:  Still being a rockstar at the UCCC.  He's designed several shows, and is still doing the "dj thing" (as many people call it when they ask him about it).  He is an amazing and adorable dad, who is so excited that his boys are getting old enough to actually play with him (in the way that dads play).  He is currently the Executive Secretary (secretary for the bishopric) in our ward, and is enjoying learning, receiving opportunities to serve, and growing.

Amanda: Still a stay-at-home-momma.  Best job in the world, I tell ya.  Learning a lot about being a mom, God's way of parenting, and about who I am and who God needs me to become.  I'm currently learning the organ for church, and enjoying being able to breath a little bit after being Young Women's President during the Cultural Celebration for the temple that was dedicated in Fort Collins in October.  I am still teaching piano, and will have eight students as of next week. 

Joey:  Will be THREE tomorrow!  AH!  He is definitely becoming a little kid instead of a toddler.  He currently loves trains, construction trucks, President Monson, nursery at church, and being outside.  He often tells people that he is going to marry his friend, Lucy, in the temple.  He is very tender-hearted, loving, and compassionate.  He is a fantastic big brother, and currently has a "love-hate" opinion about Hunter getting bigger: he loves that they can wrestle and run around together, but he hates that Hunter can come steal his toys.  He's incredibly inquisitive, and enjoys learning "why" (about everything...until mom gets annoyed).  He is also....*drum roll please*.....POTTY TRAINED.

Hunter:  Turned 1 in March.  Loves knocking over blocks, dancing to music, and anything that he can bang against something else to make noise.  He enjoys running after his brother, and will give almost anything to be outside instead of inside.  EVERYTHING goes in his mouth, so we are on constant watch for little things on the floor.  He has five teeth, a dimple on one side, and a mischievous twinkle in his eye that you can't help but smile at.

As a family:  We have paid off everything except our house, and are working towards that as our next goal.  We bought a van (woo!), and are excited for the amount of space that we have in our car now.  We're working on several home organization projects, putting the next piece in our garden, and strengthening our little family's bonds.

I'm excited to get writing again!