Some thoughts from Sarah

So, I hate to admit that I didn't even realize our blog was up and running, but what do you know!?! I thought I'd give a little update on us since I'm going to send out a mass email announcing us. Many of you will know all this stuff, but since it is also sort of a way for me to journal, here is a recap.

Hm, where to start. Should start from now and go back or the reverse? I guess I'll start from January.

My husband is truly an amazing baseball announcer. Especially after watching the Olympics and listening to some of the horrendous commentary, I really realized what a talented person he is. that is why it is even more amazing that in March he came home after his first pre-season Saturday and said he quit. We sort of knew it was coming but he has always been a person who had to have a plan before he made a change, and at this point, there was no plan. To me it was a true testament that Heavenly Father truly has a plan for us and sometimes we just have to trust Him.

So, Brandon started looking for a job. Fifty job apps and three interviews later, he got a job and we moved back to Washington. Well, actually, we were invited to stay with our parents while we continued to look and so we packed up and three days before the truck pulled out, he got a job offer.

Now, here's the best part. A couple of really sweet things, actually, from my Sterling. We had come for a visit at Christmas and after we got home, our little tender-hearted boy would be crying somewhere saying he really needed his grandpa. That is what really started the whole thing. And second, Brandon had a job interview that he was the second choice for and the first choice accepted. He was understandably upset and Sterling came up and gave Brandon a hug and said, "It's ok, Daddy, you'll get the next one." Um, talk about from the mouth of babes! Cause that is honestly what happened.

So, now we are here in Washington and for some reason I thought my life would be perfect. Of course it is, but I still like to complain a little. We started house hunting right away in April and found something right away, but it didn't work out. Long story, and depressing, so I won't go there. We have been looking ever since. Don't get me wrong. It's not like there are not a TON of houses out there, but we are also trying to listen to the Spirit as we look. Our poor realtor. I'm sure she can't figure out what is wrong with me. And my great parents have been sooooooo patient, since it is now almost September and we are still living on their second floor!

But I do have to say that the Lord obviously knows what is best for us and that we need to learn a little more faith and patience. If I just step back and take a look I cannot be more grateful for the direction He has led us. Our family life is incredible. We spend so much time together.
Brandon is home every night before 6:00 and every weekend. I get to spend time with the love of my life every day, and the boys run to the door every night yelling "Daddy, Daddy!" when he comes home.

I was worried when he made this decision that there would be regrets, but, according to him, his dream has changed. He now has a dream of being a family and a husband and a Little League Coach. I love how the Spirit leads us if we let it.

Ok, so now that I have sung my husbands praises and you are probably puking, our life is really great right now and we are having a blast playing with Grandma and Grandpa and Auntie everyday and living super close to cousins and aunts and uncles and even more grandparents! How much better can it get?!