-We are expecting our 4th child/3rd daughter April 18th (same due date as sister Debbie's baby girl).
-We are moving at the end of March after almost 5 years in wonderful Kansas, our destination: Rexburg, ID.
-I (Tim) am almost done with my 30 year stint with schooling and have been hired as a faculty member at Brigham Young University-Idaho. By the way, the first day of the semester there is also the due date of our child. Can you say "induce"?
-Jodi has accomplished far more than anything I ever will with her steady dedication to our children and home. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary last year and it keeps getting better. It may sound a bit cheesy but that woman (Jodi) somehow gets prettier and more wonderful each year.
-Carter is 7 and loving 1st grade in Mr. Umsheid's class. I wish we could bring his teacher with us to Idaho......so does Carter. Carter is a loving son who has such a sweet spirit about him. He really always tries to do what is right.-Molly is 4.5 and is always the mellow yet creative presence in the home. Jodi and I frequently wish we could be in Molly's head/world because it seems far better than reality.
-Naomi is 2.5 and retains the title "Miss Ray" for the sunshine she constantly exudes. She is full of life and energy. Naomi's hair is also still as bright as ever.
There is so much more to say and hopefully Jodi or myself will have the gumption to keep this going. We are currently trying to prepare for a move by packing, finding a new place to live, writing a dissertation, teach one last class at K-State, prepare for 4 new classes at BYU-I, find new doctors to prepare for a new arrival, and the list goes on. We have been SO blessed here in the Heartland (KS). This will always be hallowed ground for our family because of the experiences, the growth, and the people. There is not a doubt in our minds that the Lord guided us here.
