Our Official Google Blog Launch!

We've had a profile since Atticus was born, but never really created and customized our blog. Evidently, Adam already wrote two posts when Atticus was born, they are sooo sweet! Check them out! At the time, we felt so overwhelmed with the new baby and felt like we were sinking in our communication with others. Life has eased up on it since and I've found myself with a lot of time on my hands lately to get this up off the ground!Some of you know that Adam left before our anniversary in October on a temporary assignment to the Baring Sea in Alaska. This came as quite a shock when he found out this news one day and then left on another! When he left, he had no clue where the ship was leaving out of Oakland, CA. We only knew he would be back in time to catch his flight to Virginia for Christmas on December 19th. To my surprise, Adam and Sara orchestrated a sneaky little surprise and Adam showed up at our front door on our anniversary, October 22. It's been 5 wonderful years! Although I was very excited to spend our anniversary together, I was the most grateful that he would be around for another big move to the Hage's on the upcoming weekend, Saturday October 25. We said our second goodbye to Adam on Monday October 27, 2008.When we found out Adam was leaving, Sara fortunately extended her trip to help us get settled in the Hage's basement apartment. We are so excited about living here and look forward to building a life-long friendship with our upstairs neighbors/landlords. :) Sadly, I had to say another goodbye to Sara on November 9, 2008. There was such a big void when she left. On that note, I will just tell you that Sara became the NEWEST member of our family after Atticus during the two months she lived with us. She now has a second home in Seattle. We love you very much Sara!With the change in circumstances of Adam leaving until Christmas and not having a job I was committed to, I immediately decided that I didn't want to spend this two months alone. Sara was generous and offered to stay until December, but I knew she wanted and needed to get back to Ogden to get her life started. My next thought was to spend the time sharing Atticus with his loving and very unique grandparents Bonnie and Leo. So, Atticus and I made the trip out to Virginia the day after Sara left on Monday November 11.With trials come many blessings. I had the blessing of having my sister all to myself after Adam left. Also, my dad came to spend Halloween weekend with just us girls. He wanted to contribute to the move, but I think it was just an excuse to see us! :) Then came the blessing of being at Bonnie & Leo's home. It has been a blast and a comfort to be out here. I am happy we could spread the joy that Atticus brings to our family.Tomorrow, yet another blessing will arrive! The baby and I are flying up to Rhode Island to visit our beloved friends there for a week. Newport brought me so much joy for three years and I can't wait to share this with Atticus!I am posting two videos of Atticus from the time he was born to the time we left for Virginia. This was Sara's work of art and gift to us, especially for Adam to take a piece of Atticus with him. I hope you enjoy!