Where do we go from here?

I was recently encouraged to start blogging again. I don't really have a lot of spare time - or free hands - but the prospect stirred for a while. Usually when I do have both of these afforded to me, I like to spend time reading the words of people much smarter than I(see: God, Chambers, or Paul Miller lately). However I do enjoy blogging; it reminds me of all that the Lord has blessed me with, and is a neat way to record the thoughts of my heart. I have much of both that could stand to be saved. It is a funny time for me to be refueling this hobby, however, since we are hitting the road for nearly a full two weeks (#PleaseRobMe) to attend a wedding, and see both sides of our families. Good thing we have nosy gun-friendly neighbors who like peering over our fences and kids who jump them altogether to play our yard games we leave out (#Plus?). These last few months have been really exciting ones: Everett FINALLY graduated (#StudentDebt'Palooza), and we are closing on our home soon (#YayMoreDebt). Elsie is growing and maturing so quickly we can't keep up with her. I just try to take as many photos and videos of her as I can, and hope I capture the bigger moments. Today she started consistently doing "please" in Sign, after mastering "all done" a short time ago. She understands so much, and is always chatting about something. Yesterday, she was running around the house saying "HI!" to me every time she saw me. Lately she's also been a HUGE fan of "OH WOW!" and of course, "Uh Oh!". So far, she has repeated (though not seemingly understanding) "I LUHLOO" (I love you), "BE CAIRPUL" (Be careful), and "Layla". She likes to put objects in containers, and remove them, occasionally stacking them and repeating the process. The last several days I've filled a large bin with water in the back yard and she has spent many hours out with cups in the water. Today, she discovered the running hose and thoroughly soaked herself (check out my YouTube). We recently added another to our family in Layla. We aren't super sure what she is, but she's been both a challenge and a riot - as all puppies are. It is good for she and Elsie to have each other. Layla likes to steal whatever food Elsie has, and Elsie likes to spike Layla's ball in front of her face and watch her go get it. They've both had to learn patience due to each other's existence. Everett is working hard at the clinic getting it up and running paper-less. Quite an endeavor, it seems. He is loving coming home on lunch breaks and getting real food - not a cold sandwich, and Elsie likes getting to see her daddy much more often now. And lastly in my drawn-out, un-solicited, long-winded blog on where we are now life, I feel compelled to mention that in two short days, Everett and I will celebrate four wonderful years of marriage! What an interesting four years it has been. Many curve-balls and adventures, and lots of changes, and so fun to do with my bestie. Next blog should be interesting (#Lies) Take Care,