Happy 3rd Birthday - Jackson!!!

Just 3 short years ago, I went into early labor and at a little after 7am, a breach (sideways to be exact) Jackson Christopher Bird was born. Our lives have not been the same since. He brings such joy to our lives and we thank God everyday for blessing us with him.

Good Morning Birthday Boy!!

We all went in the wake him up, including Kelton!

His b-day party theme was Diego.
Thanks to all his friend and family that came to celebrate!

The cake...that had tons of icing!

Changes are coming!!

If you know me, and would hope so if you are reading this, my family is very important to me. While we don't always get to spend a lot of time together these days, we do enjoy those little moments at night, during dinner or while giving the kids baths & our limited weekend time as well.

Since having Kelton, my perspective on life and my family time has changed a lot. While it changed after having Jackson, something about two kids just makes life, well a little harder and you start to re-think things. That being said, I started re-thinking my long commute to Dallas everyday to work. Though I love my job & the people I work with, the 1-hour plus drive everyday was really taking its toll on me . It seemed like there was just enough time to get home, get dinner started, eat, give the kids baths, then bedtime.....hardly anytime to just sit and play with the kids.

So, I started praying that somehow something could change so that I could be able to spend more time with the kids & Brett. Well, it first started with Brett taking on the full time Associate Pastor position with our church and that helped a lot, especially with our evenings, just freeing up some of Brett's time so that he could spend more time with us & help me with the night routine. But, I was still the one making the long drive and I was growing tired of it every day.

I was talking to my friend Jill and giving her an update on my "job search"....which was nothing since I hadn't even updated my resume and I had told her that I just felt that I was going to let God be in complete control of this situation. Well, it wasn't the next day that I got a call about a job opportunity....great money, less hours, but still would have the commute. I entertained the idea, but after the 2nd round, I just knew that it wasn't the right spot for me and my family at this time. And then what does God do, he sends me another opportunity....15 minutes from the house!!! I tried not to get to excited b/c I wasn't even sure it would be something I really wanted or could afford to do. But God, being in control, just made everything fall into place and i accepted the job on Monday.

Starting November 2nd, my commute will now be to Farmersville and consist of around a 15 minute drive. I will be able to take the kids to & from my Mom's (who does the daycare drop off & pick-up for us), and spend more time with the kids both in the morning and at night! And to top if off, I get to work for a great family, that I have known for years and do something that I will enjoy.

We are all very excited about my new opportunity and know that only through God was this possible!!