Mark your calendars!

Finally! (I know, I know, we've been told tons of times how quickly we will regret this moment!) Gubby took his first set of steps on his own! He now knows how to stand and how to walk but has yet to do them in combination...look out low-lying fun stuff!

No News isn't Always Good News

Well, just a little update to keep y'all posted-turns out I did not get the job I was hoping for at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare...it boiled down to not being available when they needed me to start and to cover someone else's maternity leave (that happened to coincide with mine almost exactly). On top of that...I found out I was not selected for a fellowship at Florida State University in the College of Social Work-although this doesn't mean I won't be admitted to the doctoral program (still won't know until after March 1, 2011), it means my funding would be drastically reduced.

Let the snowballing continue-Gubby managed to climb onto the couch (woo, new skill!) but then tumble off and hit his head on the train table on his way down. Meanwhile, we weren't able to get our fire started as the house quickly gets cool at night...ugh. Long night...don't fret, though-Gubby's fine :)

Love you all so very much and please keep our friends, David and Joyce, in your prayers. They are enduring some medical hardships and need our support-thanks!

Christmas 2010

A very Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We were able to spend the vacation in Daytona Beach with my family. We got to go see Christmas lights at a nearby neighborhood that really goes all out and of course, open lots of presents! Despite the season having kicked off a bit odd (we just found out that Eckerd Youth Alternatives is closing my program here in Tallahassee and I will be effectively jobless as of March 31), we had a wonderful trip. Don't fret, though! I have enough PTO to take off paid leave from February 9th through my delivery (which will hopefully be an induction around the end of March)...I will be able to utilize my short term disability for the maternity leave. Though it's not a full paycheck, its something! I've already interviewed at the local hospital for a social work position at the behavioral health center (inpatient psychiatry). I will be sure to keep everyone posted but keep us in your prayers! Love you all!


Thanks, Opa and Nonna for our fancy train table! I'm sure Gubby will be all over it shortly!


Here's Gubby giving his little sister some lovin'! Hugs for the little girl!


New pajamas for the whole family!


Hey there, ladies!




Gubby and Pawpaw on the world famous swing! (And that's Riley's bum, too!)

Chicago

Mike and I recently made a short trip to Chicago to take part in the services for his recently deceased Grandfather, Thomas Prost, Sr. We spent each evening in our hotel at the kids pool and here are a few pictures from our fun times!

Procrastinators of the world, unite! Ok-maybe tomorrow!

I will be the first one to admit that my intentions, though sincere, to update this blog regularly are constantly blocked by other (normally more pressing-like sleep) obligations! Please forgive my infrequent posts but know that we love you all very much! Here are some pictures from Gabriel's first birthday party!