I started a blog!

I haven't had a blog in a number of years so this is going to be new for me. I was talking to my aunt the other day and mentioning how it was kind of overwhelming to try and share the details of my life to everyone who is wanting to know. Not that I don't love you guys and WANT to share, it's just time consuming and confusing to try and remember who I've told what and not wanting to say the same things over and over again. So I thought it might be a good idea to start a blog so that I can share some of the things going on in my life with those who care about me and are curious about how I'm doing. I'm also not great about returning emails, phone calls, letters, etc...hard as I try. So it's probably a better every day solution as well!

On January 21st my fiance and I packed up my car and left my home in California of 21 years. We drove to New Mexico and I've been starting a new life here. Within 2 days of me being here, my mother in law (to be) was asked if she new anyone who would be interested in nannying and since I'm the only person she knows who is a nanny she recommended me for the job. That first Friday and met with Sarah and Randy and met their kids, and within 15 minutes of seeing how their 2 year old twins reacted to me they offered me the job! I'm working 7-12 Tuesday through Friday and I love it. The schedule works really well for Josh and I especially now that he is working at his new IT job that has a better schedule than life guarding did. So we have been settling into a routine and the past week has been great with us both adjusting to our new schedules. I'm in complete awe of God's provision for us. I kept saying that I didn't think I would work because there was no way I'd find a job with the flexibility I needed as far as taking time off to go home and get married and stuff. But Sarah and Randy are completely flexible as long as I give them notice. Also Josh has been trying to get a job in the IT department for 2 years now and hasn't been able to. It's just incredible that in the same week we both get jobs giving us 20 hours a week. It's incredible.

Josh and I have started going to a Bible study for young couples. We're the only non-married couple in the group and really enjoy spending time with the married couples. It's exciting to know that we will get the join the ranks in just a few months! It's very nice to have a friends base here already and I'm really excited to get the know the ladies in the group better. It's a very ideal situation since we go to the Sunday night service at church and Josh works in the sound booth, there isn't a whole lot of opportunity for fellowship there. I love how Sunday nights and Tuesday nights work together for us.

I'm writing this while the kiddos eat breakfast and watch their little shows. But it's 8:30 and time for us to go out and explore the city!