So much to blog about!!!

I have some major catching up to do!  I still need to blog about Aubrey's wedding, our 10-year high school reunion, the 4th of July, the Beard Family Reunion, and Heather's wedding!  I'd also like to blog about our little garden and some crochet projects I've been working on.  Plus, today is graduation day for my awesome brother-in-law, Tomby! :)  Hopefully I'll get some good pictures. :)  And I'll be attending two baby showers in the next week!!!  Like I said, there is so much to blog about!  :)

But for now, I'll just give a quick little update.

Ryan still hasn't found work, but we feel very strongly that we are where we need to be.  Please continue to pray for us!  God keeps sending us tender mercies, and we are incredibly grateful!  And while Ryan doesn't have a job, he is working super hard and studying to take his CT Registry exam, which will enable him to get a better job when the right opportunity arises!

We are loving our new neighborhood and our new ward.  Nicole makes friends so fast, and she can't wait to start school.  :)  And while it's stressful not having any income, Nicole and I are definitely enjoying all the extra time we get to spend with Ryan this summer! :) :) :)

God has truly blessed us!

 Coley and Ryan went on a Daddy-Daughter Date on the 12th, and had a great time together! :)

They also played an intense game of Pretty Pretty Princess, and Ryan won!  lol  ;)  Doesn't he look dashing in all that purple jewelry?!

We had a pretty awesome view of the fireworks this year -- so much fun! :)

Nicole really likes to help Ryan clean the windows of the car when we're filling up the tank with gas.  She's growing up way too fast!

And here's Ryan's official badge for passing his ARRT exam!  We are SOOO proud of him!!! :) :) :)