I know, I know

I know, I haven't been good about posting lately.  I haven't been good about taking pictures or video lately either - probably because everytime I went to take a picture or video, I realized the batteries needed charging, but I never charged them.  I'm going to do better.

  Here's the latest on our family:

1. We took family pictures at Maclay for our holiday card and here are some of the best:

I realize Kate's not looking, but I thought it was good of Justin and I.

2. After touring three preschools, we decided on Good Samaritan Academy!!  I went back last week to drop off our registration fee to secure Kate's spot, and I had a great feeling about her new school.  As much as I hate for her to leave Mrs. Betsy's, I'm excited for Kate to start this new adventure.  If all else fails, we will stay there three months and beg Mrs. Betsy to take us back. :) 

3. My little monkey is learning new things everyday.  When you ask her "What does Santa say?" she answers with "Ho, Ho, Ho".  When you ask "Kate, will you show me your teeth?" she opens her mouth and sticks out her tongue.  One of her favorite things to do is brush her teeth.  We try to do a quick brush and then she takes over. 

4.  We had a great Thanksgiving - I took one picture and then the camera died.  Shame on me.

5.  My brother has finally graduated college - horray for Uncle Jordan!  My parents brought their camera so hopefully they will share some of their pictures with me.  It's going to be a while before we will attend another FSU graduation - if Kate decides she wants to carry on the tradition (my grandfather, my dad, myself and my brother are all FSU grads). 

6. I am still at my current job.  I was offered both a new job at a different agency and a transfer within the same agency, but God made both of those decisions clear to me - "thanks, but no thanks".  So for the time being, I'm just going to stay put and keep my mind open to all possibilities.  He's got a plan for me, sometimes I'm just not sure where that road is going to lead.

7. I am now looking ahead to Christmas.  I've almost completed our Christmas shopping and Santa dropped off an early present for Kate - a new convertible carseat.  We are planning a quick trip down the Naples the week before Christmas and my sister-in-law and her family will be joining us for Christmas from Texas so it's going to be a busy holiday!