Come out, come out, wherever you are...

O'kay, so it has been well over a month since my last blog. Granted, life as we know it has not ceased to exist because of the hiatus, but aren't you a little curious about what has been going on with our crazy little family?

April was a real stretching time for our family. I accepted a position as a PCA at a local hospital working 2 nights a week in the ICU/CCU. In preparation for employment I had to attend 4 weeks of full-time training. Kevin was magnificent at managing the kids, the house and walking pneumonia while I was MIA for the month. Though the kids initially thought that I was going to be gone for 4 weeks, as in they wouldn't see me for a month, they quickly adjusted to the temporary schedule and were very supportive. Throw in baseball games, Scouts, Achievement Days, a Stake Primary activity, homework, acceptance to nursing school (Rachel), cabinetry class for Kevin, state testing for Beth and Jake, and several birthdays and the month gets pretty full.

Let me just take a moment to acknowledge that April saw Kevin celebrate his 30th Birthday. Congratulations, darling!!

May, of course, has followed suit and proved very busy so far. I finished my orientation at the hospital and am on my 2 nights/week schedule (which seems to be better tolerated by everyone) and took my State Tested Nursing Assistant test. I'm so grateful that I passed and that it is behind me. YEAH!!

Kevin is on the mend from his bout of walking pneumonia -- we are all so grateful! He is currently working on a basement remodel and a full bathroom renovation. Somehow he is managing to squeeze in time for a cabinetry class. He is making the most beautiful secretary's desk. It is nearing the finishing stages. It is very exciting to see the progress, but more importantly how much he is enjoying the experience.

Beth has been diligently practicing the flute in preparation for the spring band concert that was held earlier this month. As part of the evening's agenda, she had the opportunity to perform both a solo piece and a duet. We are all so proud of her talent and bravery!

Jacob is patiently enduring the rain this month. It has been more than 2 weeks since he last played a baseball game. It looks like tonight's game will be rained out as well. Thoughts of summer vacation help ease the pain, though, as he looks forward to next month.

Adam enjoyed a class field trip to a local farm earlier this month. The highlights were petting the animals, milking a plastic cow and eating his lunchable for lunch. He came home covered in mud as it was raining the day of the field trip. He had a great time!

Ben has been enjoying having his Mama home during the day again. He has happily helped me as I try to whip the landscaping back into shape on the few dry days we have had this month. He loves to help but is quick to take a break in his kid size camping chair which he totes around the yard. He usually brings a worm or potato bug with him for company. Too cute!

To round out the month, we will also celebrate (or have already celebrated) Mother's Day, our 7th Wedding Anniversary, and 6 family birthdays. It's going to be a big month!