Go Johnny Go!! and Homecoming

Hello all! Hope you are all well. Things have been busy lately. In fact too busy to snap pictures. About a month ago we got the urge to try for our first home. We have been on the wagon twice before only to scare ourselves out of it. We know this home is not forever but knew we would need that starter home in order to afford one later here in Missoula. Missoula is only one of two cities in MT not affected by the recession as bad as other towns. Therefore home prices have stayed the same and first time home buyers are many. This means you have to jump on them when they come or you could loose it. It also means the homeowners aren't dealing any which we found out fast. We have exactly 11 days to pack up until we move because we leave for an 11 day vacation on Wednesday. We will have 4 days when we get back until we close and hopefully have our keys.

This morning we rolled out of bed bright and early to watch the Missoula Marathon. We knew at least two people who ran. Aarons friend Kevin ran the 1/2 marathon and my cousin Vanessa's husband John ran the full marathon with hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Everyone did VERY WELL. I am having troubles today downloading pictures but got John's on here. I don't know his exact time but he came in just under 3:30!!! Way to go JOHNNY BOY! All I know is if I were to run my time would be sometime this evening.....

We had a small surprise this week. Jorga has lost interest in diapers. Only a mother can feel proud of a picture as this. Jorga is just over 22 months old. She took her own diaper off and pulled up the stool and hopped onto the big toilet all by herself. Her dad noticed what she was doing and went in for encouragement. Tijanna and I followed but I think she was a little surprised that we were surprised and we scared her from doing her thing. Kudos to her for knowing what to do though and we can only hope our world of diapers is on its way our of our lives forever!! That is until Aaron and I are older. By the way we have a small training potty but she hates it and will only sit on the large one. I guess we had better get to the store for the smaller seat.

Here is our first home. 3 bedroom 2 baths. I don't care for the color or the landscaping but those are all improvements we can make as we go along. It was built in 2004 so the furnace, roof, siding, and all the stuff that eats up your money should be good until we are ready to sell in a few years.

Well like I said we head to our much awaited vacation on Wednesday afternoon. We will drive to Coeur d' alene to stay with my little sis Nik, go visit Nana in the hospital who will be in for her 2nd knee surgery on Tuesday. WAY TO GO NANA for working hard after your surgery in May! Her doctors were sure she would not be ready for another year but she worked very hard in PT to get this far. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers for an equally quick recovery with no complications.

Thursday morning we are headed to Portland and Friday we will arrive in Lincoln City to the beach house we have rented. Its on a private beach about 1 mile from the nearest public access, we are ready for some rest and relaxation. Be ready for the pictures to come!

Stay safe.... stay healthy