Bry Update

Well, this has been an interesting last few months for me with being primarily a stay at home Dad during the day and working two part time jobs. On one hand, I absolutely love being home with the baby and having this once in a life time opportunity to bond with and influence Gracie. It has given Susan and I a peace knowing that one of her parents is her primary influence during the day. Of course, we both wish it were Susan but life is what it is right now and we're making the best of the situation. But I do long for the day to go back to work full time and allow my wife to be home if possible.

Currently my time has been spent working part time at an evangelical methodist church for a close friend of mine. I have been serving as the worship leader and have really come to enjoy the challenge of working in a small church. It has been a growing and rewarding experience for me thus far. I've also been spending a lot of time developing our first of many online businesses which will be www.landscapelightingdecor.com and will be launched in the next few weeks. Our desire to have become online merchants who sell products without having to carry inventory.

Right now I'm in the process of putting out resumes from everything like sales and training to ministry positions. We're praying God provides a job that will eventually allow Susan to be home long term with the baby as well as develop the online business.

One day at a time trying to make the most of what we have right now...

Susan Update

I am counting down the days until my school year is over. This 2nd grade class this year has been nothing short of the ultimate challenge. When other teachers become thankful for their own class after experiencing your class, you know you've had one of those years. I am SO ready for summer break and the have the opportunity to be home with the baby all day long!

Last weekend we were able to visit my family in Lake Geneva area (WI) to celebrate my father's birthday. It was good for the kids (and me!) to see everyone. I miss them and enjoy every moment we can spend together!

I recently joined the worship team and choir at church and really enjoying the outlet for worship. It's been awhile but something I really passionate about.

Life right now is about hanging in there for the remaining weeks of the school year and finishing strong. I want to make the most of influencing these little 2nd grade lives these remaining days and anxious to see what God has for our family in the coming months...

Have You Seen Gracie Lately...?

Two Lookers!

The Hunt is On!

Now that the boys are getting older (Trey, 6 and Kole, 5) it's getting to be a lot more fun doing activities with them like hiding Easter eggs. We hid in the front yard, back yard, neighbor's yard and reserved the house for the tough to find eggs. They searched for over an hour and had an absolute blast! Then their little sis tried to take a cut of their spoils. You can imagine how well that was received! Great memories!