Wow, has it really been over a year since I have updated here?? Time for an update!
The last year was rough for my family to say the least. Quite honestly it was probably the worst year of my adult life. 2010 started with Travis taking a job at a new pd. From the get go, he knew it was a mistake. It was just not a good fit for him but being the great husband and father he is, he did it in order to make our life better. After 6 months there, he was called in one afternoon and told they were letting him go. It was a shock to say the least. We had no clue things were so bad. After the initial shock, we went into survival mode. I never thought he would have any problem getting on at another pd, but here we are 8 months later..... I don't know what it is exactly. The current economy has no doubt put a damper on the situation and we have recently found out the pd that let him go is dragging his name through the mud. So much so that we have gotten legal counsel. It has been a very emotional, trying time for all of us. Much more so for Travis as you can imagine. I pray everyday for something to come along. Or some sort of answer for all of this. There has been many many times in my life that I have questioned the path God has put my family on. I know there is always a reason and answer but my faith is being tested. I just want our normal back you know? Being in Law Enforcement is Travis, as hard as it can be, I do believe that is what he is meant to do. I have not lost hope but please pray for us.
2011 has started out so much better thank goodness! We were able to find out own place to live again and I love our new home!! Travis got a job, not the one he wants obviously, but one that puts food on our table everyday. I love him so much for doing whatever it takes to provide for us. I also got a new job at another bank! I started about 3 weeks ago and so far so good. More hours, better pay and closer to home. I have never worked full time before because of day care cost but with the boys in school and only Bella needing care, it makes more sense now. We found her a great preschool and she has done so well. I am so proud of her! For a child that has spend 4 years at home with mom everyday, she has adjusted wonderfully!
Trent and Carson are doing great at school, I have such smart little men! Trent even has a girlfriend on the bus! How cute is that!
We have acquired 2 new family members as well. Our beloved Mr Kitty passed away last year and we struggled with the thought of getting a new kitty. We browsed craiglist occasionally just to see and one day a baby just jumped out at us. His name is Perry, an adorable black kitty. We lived with some friends for several months and while there, our beagle Jax had a blast playing with their dogs. So we also toyed with the idea of another dog. And once again, an ad jumped at us that we could not ignore. Lucy was being given away as her owner has a change at home and could no longer care for her. She is an adorable little beagle and is fitting in so well with our family. We affectionately call Jax our fat child as he is a tad overweight and having a play mate has already made a difference!
So that's what's up in our life at the moment. Here's hoping I will update more often :)
Here are some newer pics of my babies!
