Snow.... yes, really.

The second Megan saw the snow she was dressed and ready to go. Both her and Ice had a great time. It was snowing like crazy, nice, big, soft flakes. The kind of snow even a mom who has to drive in it loves.

Baby Stellan

I know some of you know who he is.

At 20 weeks his mom was given news that no mother wants to hear. That her unborn son is so ill he will not make it to birth and if he does he will be stillborn. From 20 weeks on u/s and doctors only confirmed the grim news. Doctors had no hope, however mom and dad did. They did not end the pregnancy, they carried their child to term and prayed.

Baby Stellan was born... alive and HEALTHY!!!!!!!

I really have no words, I am so amazed by God and his work.

Aquarium

We went to the aquarium. Megan loved it, we think its way over priced for what you get. But, you do what your kids love. And my kid loves watching fish.

She is as big as a shark

Petting Baby Sharks





Simply Amazing



On a frog





She was fascinated with everything

This fish came up right to her, and stayed there for awhile

Petting a star fish and a crab

Baby turtles

She really loved the turtles

A lot of changes

I'm a person who likes to say I hate changes but my life is a total contradiction of that.

When I was 9, but dad and brother escaped communist Poland. Big life change.
When I was 12 my family was finally reunited in America. I, with my mother had to abandon all we ever knew, with no guarantee we will ever see it again. Huge change.
When I was 24 I met my husband who was from Ohio and left my whole family 1000 miles behind to start a life with him. Another huge change.

Now more to come. My daughter will start preschool in December. My plan is to return to school in January. And we are hoping to buy a house if not this year, in the early months of the next year.

Lots of changes to come in the next couple of months.

Preschool!

Megan will start preschool in December.

We have taken the tour of the preschool at the YMCA, and while its the preschool that cost the most in our town, its the best fit.

The teacher is the same teacher Mike had in school, he says its the best teacher he ever had. She will have a swim lesson once a week. Its nice, clean and secure.

Plus we will join the YMCA. Again, not cheap but will be worth it. They have kid watch while you work out, they have a heated pool, and indoor playground! That alone will cut down on our cabin fever. I am very excited.

My big girl

We got Megan a lap belt booster. I am so scared. I dont think they are safe, and I dont really trust them. She still uses a Regent booster in the main car we drive. But this is a spare. She LOVES IT. Loves the freedom she has in it. Ugh, mommy hates it and is soooo not ready for this.

Keep your fingers crossed!!

There is a big, big chance that we might be able to buy a house this year!! YAY!!

What I am looking for, something modest. I am a person that lives within my means. Sure I could get a fancy huge house. But if something were to happen to DH and he would be out of work, I want to be able to afford my house and not feel like the government owes me handouts so I can keep my home.

* I want 3 bedrooms. We need a room for us, room for Megan and a guest bedroom.
*I want a kitchen that can fit a dinning room set.
*A bathroom I can move around in and not bump walls! I hate small bathrooms. And it can only have one. More bathrooms=more cleaning.
*I really want a living-room and a family-room. When we are home, we are in the living-room. Its our TV/Computer/Toy Room, where family hangs out and has fun. It needs to be large.
*Mike wants a 2 car garage.
*YARD that is a nice size! We have a huge yard now. I want something we can play on.
*I would prefer the house to be brick and not siding.

So please keep your fingers, toes, legs and arms crossed. I really, really want this and I wont want to make mistakes and get something I dont want!!