-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.
4 comments:
I love your family! And yes, I am one of those lame blog stalkers who have nothing better to do. It's so sad that you guys are leaving right before your baby comes. I was hoping Jodi and I would be racing to see which of our girls comes first, but I guess we'll have to do that from a distance.
-Britany Christensen
britanddanchristensen.blogspot.com
It is great to hear your update! Congrats on your upcoming baby girl, move, and new job! That's a lot going on at once. :) I agree with you... Kansas is a great place, but I'm sure many great adventures lie ahead for your family in Idaho. Best of luck!
That was fun to read about the exciting changes going on! Good luck! or I should say, may God continue to bless you with everything :) (This is Kristi (Herrin) Stoddart, by the way.)
How did I miss this when you updated?! Hmm, could be because I, too, was preparing for a ginormous move.
Anyway, I love your blog. Congrats on the birth of your new sweet girl! You used one of Annie's favorite names (and the nickname is one of my faves). Love your name choices. So classy!
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