April

In the last two months, we have had weather ranging from 80 degrees and clear skies to 20's and 30's and snowing. It's crazy how fast the weather here changes. The same is definitely true of our boys. It's amazing to see how quickly they grow and change. Both are a big ball of energy. It's hard to keep up at times. Carston has been learning so much and is learning a new word almost every day it seems. He has been talking so much. Joseph is getting taller by the minute and just loves to talk about things that he is excited about. Mainly, trains, semi-trucks, music (he LOVES music) and basically anything with motion. He's so much fun to watch when he is hypnotized by a big truck passing by on the highway. When the weather is warm, I plop the boys in their little red wagon (thanks grandma and pa-pa Marshall) and we go to a special spot to watch all the cars and trucks along 85, which is right by our apartments.

Carston continues to be his own little man, completely fearless. This boy will climb on, eat, play with, absolutely anything. Definitely have had to keep our eyes on this one. He loves to listen to music that he can dance to, playing with hot wheels cars, loves dogs, he can't get enough of playing outside, basically he likes almost anything.

Brannon and I have been doing well. We were able to get away to Colorado Springs last month to go to A Weekend To Remember marriage conference. Grandma and Pa-Pa Marshall came out to watch the boys for us and of course had a blast. Brannon and I were able to take some time to relax and learn more about each other. It was a sweet time. Brannon continues to work hard for Clark's Honey. He's made a lot more sales in the last few months and has really helped Clark a lot with his buisness.

Living Stones Community Church is going strong. We have especially enjoyed developing a great friendship with Brian and Jessica, the new pastor and his wife. They have three children, Titus (5), Micah (3 almost 4), and Kaylee (16 months). Joseph has espscially enjoyed playing with Micah and Titus.

Next week already we are heading to Morton, IL for our RHMA conference. Seems like last years wasn't that long ago. We are excited to see those we haven't seen since last year and excited to learn new things. After that we attend the missionary conference at Medinah Baptist Church, the church I grew up in that supports us monthly. It will be a nice two week getaway in a sense. Not exactly a vacation as we will be busy, but it will be great to visit with people and it will definitely be nice to see family.

It's been a full and fun few months and we are looking forward to the summer months. I personally am not a big fan of cold weather so I am especially looking forward to warmer weather.