Computer ???? ------ ------ !!!!!!!!

Can you tell by the title that my computer crashed? Yes, so I'm back to working on antiquated laptops. Not exactly sure what happened, but my hard drive is unreadable. Joy, huh? I think I'll just take it into a computer repair shop. I really don't feel like juggling a crashed computer and a potty training 2 year old all at once.

Today, Tanner got home early. The girls were so happy to have him home for dinner. We took Kate to swimming lessons and went for a walk. I keep trying to remind myself that it's February. It's just not sinking in. I know I have a phsycological block because I can't ever remember the date. Whenever someone asks me what the date is, I come up with a complete void. We're really hoping to get some windows with screens installed as soon as possible. It will help keep the heat down in the house.

We have been praying that the Lord would help us to keep our family as our chief focus. It is so easy to substitute the remodeling of a house for our children, and we hope that God will help us remember that they are our chief responsibility.

Things have settled down a little bit more. The girls are finally back to their normal schedule. They fall asleep at 8:00 and wake up at 8:00. Reagan and Georgie take a nap at around 2:00. The only haphazard part of our schedule is Tanner's work. Some days he works 12 hours, some days for 4 hours and others he works 6 hours with an hour off and 4-6 hours until close. A little crazy, but we are thankful that he has a job. And his schedule isn't as crazy as the one he use to keep in Portland. Our only problem is that we were spoiled for the last two months and the girls were use to having Daddy at home all the time. But, now that he has been working for almost 2 weeks, they are adjusting to the fact that Dad isn't there every second of the day. Katie shrugged a little matter-of-factly and said, "I'm glad Daddy is at work. Then he can get money so we can go on a date." We are still praying for a job that is a little steadier with a slightly higher pay scale or that Tanner will be able to find a second job for the weekends. God has taken care of our needs so well, that it is wonderful to be able to pray for that without worry in our hearts.

The day is fast approaching for us to board a plane and celebrate a really awesome wedding. Whenever I think about it, I get a really big grin on my face. We hope we'll be able to see everyone on our trip home.