I... Will... Update!!!

Really, I will... I mean, I am!

First, the news! If you don't already know... which, is near impossible, because I think I texted, called, or Facebooked basically everyone in the world - not really, just said that for dramatic effect - anyways... the most exciting news that has happened this weekend was that Josh got a letter from the United States, welcoming him! In other words, all this paper work, filing, meeting with the lawyer, etc... has finally paid off! We don't actually have his green card yet, and no, we don't have any idea if it's actually "green" (Ethan)... but we shall be finding out very soon! The process was long, and difficult... mostly because we just didn't know where we would be able to settle. Now, we do! Now, we get to start planning our future. I mean, really planning! We've been waiting so long to know if we'd be able to stay or if we'd have to leave. Thankfully, we are able to stay, and we are excited to finally start seriously planning our future! Josh's green card gives him all the "freedoms" of the United States except the right to vote. If he takes his citizenship test in three years (which, I am hoping he decides to --- he has a good tutor for the test!) :) Yes, I mean me. Then, he'd be allowed to vote. A privilege I think is worth taking the test for! Anyways... I can't go into detail about the others because it is confidential, but we are hopeful! God Bless America! He has certainly blessed us!

Second, the kitchen... is coming along. It was supposed to be a "one weekend" job... but it is now week 3 and we are finally getting to a point where we are almost able to function again! The cabinets are in and up, everything is painted, the cabinets actually have everything in them already... the countertop - that has been the last thing to go in. It's going well, except the fact that the countertop is higher in the back than the other countertop, so we have to move the electrical boxes up a smidgen (thus ruining a bit of my paint job)... and the electrical stuff in that house is so ancient, that we always seem to run into some sort of issue with it. They got it taken care of tonight and all should be good to go... tomorrow maybe?

Next, our little man is growing - growing - growing!!! He is walking and talking (in his own language) and as sweet as ever! We are having SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun with him!!

I have pictures and video to update, but haven't had time to upload anything lately! I'll get to it eventually. Just like updating this blog. It may take a while, but I WILL get to it! Time seriously gets away from me.

Finally - Happy Father's Day!
I am so very thankful for my dad, my father-in-law, and my husband [who is not my father, but the most amazing father in the world (sorry dad, I'm biased - it was bound to happen)]. These three men are definitely the three MOST influential men in my life - and I am unbelievably blessed to be a part of their lives to learn from them and grow through their wisdom, integrity, and honorable character. Thank you dad, dad, and husband for being who you are. I love you!