GOING BACK TO CALI

Soooo we have an announcement to make - We're moving back to California!!!!

I am both excited and terrified. 

As much as I LOVE living near my family, I have to accept that Michigan is no longer home for me. Don't get me wrong - I love Michigan for so many reasons, but there is one thing that I cannot seem to get past - WINTER! I've always hated the cold, but my years spent in California seem to have ruined me for winter for good. I become a useless hermit for the duration and it is very apparent that I cannot live like this long-term. The boys deserve a mommy who can stand to leave the house between the months of November and April :-)

We're headed back in January. Again, I am excited and terrified about the move. I know that I will miss my family so, so, SO much, but they have promised to visit often and, now that I'm not working, I will be able to travel home during summers with the boys and stay for longish visits. 

Eek - let the new adventure begin!

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Ch-ch-changes

In case you haven't heard, there have been a few changes around our house lately. Well, I mean in addition to the new-born and Noah starting school. I recently left my job in order to stay home with my wild brood of boys. My boss was very understanding about it and even said it was a decision that she felt I'd never regret.

I'm loving being home full-time with the boys so far. It's so rewarding to see each day of their development. 

I'm also working with Shawn for our family's business (Shawn is a therapist, but also does real estate and we're developing some business plans that I'll probably discuss later) and I'm beginning to write again. I just submitted my first article for a local publication. It's all very exciting! 

And I feel like an immense weight has been lifted off of my shoulders now that I don't feel like my attentions are so divided. I am a much happier person these days and I think that Shawn and the boys are a lot happier too (at least I hope!). 

Hi, My Name Is...

Per Jewish tradition, we wait until the eighth day to announce the names of our boys and then we hold a naming ceremony. We had the naming ceremony tonight and we can now proudly announce that Baby Boy's real name is Elijah Abraham.

Welcome baby Elijah!!

Guess What?

Baby #3 is on the way! He (or she) will be arriving this summer. Stay tuned!