Lots Going On!

The Jennings household has been a little crazy lately with a major home improvement project, runny noses & fever viruses, baseball, and a very busy - on the go - one year old! One of the things Joseph & I wanted to do when we bought our house four years ago was replace the carpet in the family room with hardwood. We finally decided to undertake this project and do it ourselves. Well, about the time we get a good mess going John Michael gets sick. Then about the time he gets better, Samuel gets sick. And, in the midst of all of this, Fall baseball starts! But nevertheless, less than one week after ripping up the carpet, we moved furniture back onto a beautiful new hardwood floor (at 3AM to be exact). Still lots to do with cleaning up and putting things back but the major work is done. Joseph did an awesome job and I love it! I don't do well with projects such as this that require turning the entire house upside down. It stresses me out very quickly so I am glad to be getting back to normal. Go Owlz! Yes we are back to baseball and we are the Owlz. We haven't won a game yet but we are having fun! Samuel is #10 and learning to play 3rd base and shortstop. He is a little nervous about these new positions but it is good for him! School is going great for Samuel. He loves his teacher, his new school and his classmates. He is taking piano again this year. Although, he says he wants to learn to play the guitar next year and take a break from piano. Either way is fine with me. John Michael is walking walking and walking! He has two new things. One, he wants to dip his chips, or whatever he sees us eating, in dip, salsa or whatever we are having. We were eating one night and he kept pointing and grunting to my plate. I handed it to him and he dips a chip in the dip and eats it like a big boy. Now he loves chips and dip (just like his brother). Two, we hold hands while we say the prayer before eating. He will hold his hands out and hold our hands for the entire prayer with the cutest little grin on his face. This is one of those moments you would love to get on video! We are excited about our Family group this year with lots of great families. We are focusing on Bible memory work and Bible trivia with our kids and I think they are excited. We look forward to a great year of growing together! Alabama game tomorrow in T-town. Roll Tide!