We are settling into our home very nicely. We're always amazed at the love that was put into this house before we became the owners. It's top-notch!

No babies yet, but our dog is thriving. I gave him a brief hair cut the other day, to Marcus' dismay. It didn't turn out very pretty, and he is currently being groomed professionally. Our dog does funny things. Recently he tossed his empty water dish down the stairs to inform us that he was thirsty. He chewed up a headset and devastated my favorite summer sandals. Do the good times out number the bad? Just ask him when he is on his back, wiggling his arms and legs straight up in the air, and growling playfully with a "smile" on his face. We love our feisty baby.

I've turned my focus from being a nurse, to being an assistant branch manager in banking. It would be a satisfying career and I'm sure it would match my personality. I'll continue to work toward that, as I gain experience in my current banking position. Marcus as similar aspirations; he is prepping and patiently waiting for a management position to open up at his current workplace. He's so good at his job, we are confident he'd be selected once the position opens!

We're doing good. Our families are too. It's a very blessed time.