Long time, no blog!

Just an update on what's been going on in Scot and Becca's World. I'm not sure how long it's been but Scot and I were able to get away for a weekend to Fredericksburg, TX. We definitely needed some alone time with everything that's been going on in our lives. It wasn't planned and it was a gift from someone that was very generous. It was so wonderful to just relax. We visited Wildflower Farms, Pietra di Torre Vineyard, listened to live music, and just spent quality time together.

Then last weekend Scot's long awaited concert came to town. I think we bought tickets in January for this concert. We went to see Jimmy Buffett for the 2nd year in a row. Most likely it will be an annual event for us. We have so much fun tailgating and listening to the music. It's an ALL DAY event.

The most important news of all...Scot officially started his new job on Wednesday, April 15th. This past Sunday he flew out to New Orleans for a week of training, and he'll be back Saturday afternoon. He said he has learned a tremendous amount of information about the company and the products he will be selling. The name of the company is Dynasplint Systems. It is a wonderful company and a wonderful group of people.

I am so glad that he'll be back on Saturday because I have missed him. In fact, I've hardly slept a wink since he's been gone. I'm sooooo exhausted. I don't think we've been apart this long since we were married in 1999. It's so funny because we both get caught up in the day-to-day problems/dramas and we sometimes forget to enjoy the little things. I know that we worry about finances because we're trying save every penny for when our "little one" arrives in our lives. It's just a daily struggle and we try to remind ourselves to be thankful for what we have and that we have each other, and we have our wonderful families and friends. I'm not typically a sappy or sentimental person but I have definitely missed Scot's presence in the house and just being able to be near him whenever I choose.

So time for me to go, but I've included pictures from both weekends. I hope everyone enjoys them. Have a wonderful weekend!

Positive Thinking Works

We have good news. No, no baby yet. To be honest, the adoption process is no longer the center of our universe. We have realized in the past few months that it's going to happen when God says so, and there's absolutely no reason to miss out on all the other "little things" occurring on a daily basis. The adoption process has definitely been a wonderful experience for me because I'm learning to be more positive and patient. You can ask Scot, patience and positive thinking have not always been strong characteristics for me.

Scot was hired for his job. Well that's what I call it. Scot has been in a very long interview process for the past two weeks. We found out yesterday morning that he has officially been hired by a thriving company. It's a wonderful company and a wonderful opportunity for Scot. We are both very excited. We both did thorough research of the company and asked many questions to make sure this would be a good move.

He will be using his health care and sales background to sell splints to neuro patients in Fort Worth and surrounding area doctors, therapists, and patients. He starts next week and at the end of April he will go to New Orleans for a week of training. He will receive a base salary with a monthly car allowance and quarterly bonuses the first year. Starting the second year, and every year to follow, he will receive raises and commission in addition to the car allowance and quarterly bonuses. For the first time in a very long time, Scot has an opportunity to grow with a company and make his way up the ladder.

For the first time in months I was able to sleep through the night. Of course I'm still tired and this weekend I will definitely be resting.

On another good note...my sister's baby shower is this weekend. We are all very excited. And many of you may not know, but my sister asked me to be her Lamaze coach. We went to the birthing class together and had fun. I'm very excited about being in the delivery room when my niece Kenna Cheryl Summers arrives in May.

I hope the rest of the week is wonderful for everyone and have a wonderful weekend.

Remember...

All Quiet!

So just to touch base with everyone...nothing is going on and all is quiet on the homefront. Just staying very busy at work. For the past couple of weeks we had family in town and that was fun and adventurous to say the least.

We had Scot's brother and niece and nephew in for a weekend. In one word, CHAOTIC. My niece had her cheerleading competition and we were hardly home but it was nice to spend time with all three of them.

Then this last weekend my in-laws were in town. It was nice for them to be here and see our house. The last time they were in TX was right before we moved into our house in Dec. of 2006. So this time they got to see the house with our renovations and furniture. We had a great time watching baseball tournaments and just relaxing.

As usual if anything new happens with the adoption I'll be sure to let everyone know.