*I just copied and pasted this little update from my family's website. Sorry about the weird spacing.
I've been inspired to give a quick family update. Finlay is napping and Duncan is in "not so quiet time". I can hear him in there making up his own stories to the books he's reading.
He even changes the voices for different characters. I must get that recorded some day.
We're still here in Carlsbad at my in-laws. We're gearing up for a big weekend and week. All 7 kids plus families will be here at the house for a reunion. Bedrooms are being fixed up.
Towels and sheets are being washed. Freezers and pantries are getting cleaned out. Sabrina is cleaning the carpets and that's just the beginning. Oh my gosh...and the BACKYARD!! Allan
moved the entire deck with the built in trampoline to a different spot in order to build twoconcrete slabs. One for the hot tub and one for the Aqua fitness Pool. We're praying the hillside can hold the extra 20,000 lbs or so. So, does anyone want to come visit yet? It is paradise for ages 3 and up and Mom's worst nightmare for anything less. Finlay is addicted to the
outdoors. Anytime that back door is open he is right there within seconds just waiting to make his escape. Talk about stress. He really keeps me on my toes. Good thing he is so cute. Like melt your heart, just want to eat him up cute. He gives the best snuggles and kisses. When
Jimmy gets home from work Fin runs to the door, arms wide open screaming, " Dad! Dad!
Dad!"
Duncan is now 3 and 1/2 and is amazing us with that little brain of his. His vocab is hilarious. And his desire to learn is out of control. His favorite books are the kid encyclopedias about
different topics like animals, plants, weather etc. Luckily we have a live in kindergarten teacher (grandma MacD) who will literally read to him for hours somedays. What will I do when it's just
us? Yikes.
There are of course difficulties combining 3 households. Did I mention Jimmy's bro. Bruce and his wife and baby live here too? My big problem is that I NOTICE everything. I realized that I
am a nosey nellie. Some how I need to figure out how to be more oblivious and not notice all the stuff going on around me. It's a bit overwhelming sometimes, but really not that bad. We
are looking to buy a place. We're taking our time, waiting for a raise in Sept. so we'll know
what we really can afford. Jimmy is doing amazing at his job. He just finished up his 4th month and already got promoted to team lead which is the first step to getting his own team.
In case you didn't know, he is an enrollment counselor at Ashford University. He is going to
start his Master's program in a few months there as well.
Overall we are so happy to be here in Carlsbad and would love to be able to stay in the area. Liz and I get together a few times a week and going to Mom and Dad's for sunday dinner is
always a treat. They make the best food! Now if only we could transplant all of you, life would be perfect! We think of you often and have all sorts of great ideas for cards and care packages which remain just that -ideas. Sorry. Lots of love!
-Holly and her MacDoodles
I've been inspired to give a quick family update. Finlay is napping and Duncan is in "not so quiet time". I can hear him in there making up his own stories to the books he's reading.
He even changes the voices for different characters. I must get that recorded some day.
We're still here in Carlsbad at my in-laws. We're gearing up for a big weekend and week. All 7 kids plus families will be here at the house for a reunion. Bedrooms are being fixed up.
Towels and sheets are being washed. Freezers and pantries are getting cleaned out. Sabrina is cleaning the carpets and that's just the beginning. Oh my gosh...and the BACKYARD!! Allan
moved the entire deck with the built in trampoline to a different spot in order to build twoconcrete slabs. One for the hot tub and one for the Aqua fitness Pool. We're praying the hillside can hold the extra 20,000 lbs or so. So, does anyone want to come visit yet? It is paradise for ages 3 and up and Mom's worst nightmare for anything less. Finlay is addicted to the
outdoors. Anytime that back door is open he is right there within seconds just waiting to make his escape. Talk about stress. He really keeps me on my toes. Good thing he is so cute. Like melt your heart, just want to eat him up cute. He gives the best snuggles and kisses. When
Jimmy gets home from work Fin runs to the door, arms wide open screaming, " Dad! Dad!
Dad!"
Duncan is now 3 and 1/2 and is amazing us with that little brain of his. His vocab is hilarious. And his desire to learn is out of control. His favorite books are the kid encyclopedias about
different topics like animals, plants, weather etc. Luckily we have a live in kindergarten teacher (grandma MacD) who will literally read to him for hours somedays. What will I do when it's just
us? Yikes.
There are of course difficulties combining 3 households. Did I mention Jimmy's bro. Bruce and his wife and baby live here too? My big problem is that I NOTICE everything. I realized that I
am a nosey nellie. Some how I need to figure out how to be more oblivious and not notice all the stuff going on around me. It's a bit overwhelming sometimes, but really not that bad. We
are looking to buy a place. We're taking our time, waiting for a raise in Sept. so we'll know
what we really can afford. Jimmy is doing amazing at his job. He just finished up his 4th month and already got promoted to team lead which is the first step to getting his own team.
In case you didn't know, he is an enrollment counselor at Ashford University. He is going to
start his Master's program in a few months there as well.
Overall we are so happy to be here in Carlsbad and would love to be able to stay in the area. Liz and I get together a few times a week and going to Mom and Dad's for sunday dinner is
always a treat. They make the best food! Now if only we could transplant all of you, life would be perfect! We think of you often and have all sorts of great ideas for cards and care packages which remain just that -ideas. Sorry. Lots of love!
-Holly and her MacDoodles
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