Life Changes....

I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything.  Life has been full of changes for our family and I've been a little bit overwhelmed and not really sure what to say about some things.  I'm going to do my best to give an update.  Sorry, no fun pictures involved.

First of all, we made the big move from New Haven, CT to Highlands Ranch, CO.  I ended up flying with Clemie and Brent and his dad made the long drive with the truck.  Everything went safely and smoothy and we're happy to finally be a little bit settled here.  We're currently living with Brent's parents.  They have been so patient with us as we try to figure out what's next for us as far as a job, house, kids, etc.  The job hunt for Brent has been a challenge, but we think things are starting to finally fall into place.  It's been nice to have Brent at home with us to help with Clemie and to keep us company, but I'm happy he's finally started to go to work last week!  Right now he's up to 2-3 days a week, but we're sure his workload will pick up soon... despite Brent's desire to be a full time mountain biker/hiker and fly fisherman.  

A major life change has recently affected our family.  A few weeks ago my dad was killed in a boating accident in Key West, FL.  We were all totally shocked and of course devastated by the news.  My dad was so young at heart and none of us thought this day was coming any time soon.  We have all come to rely on our faith and knowledge that our Heavenly Father needed him home more than we needed him on earth and that we will see him again one day once our journey in done.  The funeral was held in Key West where my dad spent much of his childhood and still considered home.  He died and his earthly body rests in a place that brought him so much joy and doing what he truly loved, anything out on the ocean.  We are missing him ever so much and think of him all the time.  We're all learning how to adjust our lives without him and I'm sure this will take some time.  It will be hard not having such a fun, loving guy around.  We love you Dad!

In more happy news, baby girl #2 will be born sometime within the next month.  We are so excited to meet her and hope that we can come up with a name before she is born.  We're open to suggestions if you have any.  Remember, she will have a sister named Clementine, so it has to kind of go with that.  It's been a challenge.  

Well, that's my update for now.  I'll try and keep the postings coming.