CH-ch-ch-changes

It's been a bit since I wrote on the blog, and it's been for good reason. There's been a few things going on...like preparing for a move to California. Andy was offered a job back working for Skanska, out of their new office in the LA area. It's a great opporutnity for him, and we've been talking about going out there for a while - so the timing was perfect! I will be keeping the kids home with me during the day, and will hopefully do some part time work on the side until the right full time position opens and I get it. So there's been a lot of planning, confirming, finding housing, telling work and friends, and getting everything ready to go! We'll be living in Claremont, and Andy will only have about a 35 minute commute to Riverside where he'll be managing a hospital build. We're excited to be heading west, and look forward to some of the California living perks!
More pictures and details to come on that!
In other news, Stella has started taking her first steps! She's been ready for a while, but just hasn't gotten brave enough to take off yet. She will stand and dance, and take a couple step before she sits down and speed crawls to her next destination, but no running yet. Which is fine with me! She is developing the best expressions now, and communicates so well. Still not saying words real clearly, but she kind of mumbles a few things now - of course she'll say hi and daddy, doggy, yes (yea), and she has started singing! There is nothing like listening to this little girl sing. She is a total dancer, and when she sings AND dances it's so awesome. She is quick to laugh and smile, LOVES bath time with big brother, and will snuggle up with any stuffed animal she can get her hands on. She's wearing 12 or 18 month stuff now, size 3 diapers, size 3 or 4 shoes (depending on the brand), and is working her way toward no more bottle - though she still drinks about 30 ounces a day of milk, plus her meals.

Hudson has become a little artist, and will color (almost entirely in the lines) for extended periods of time these days! he can also write his letters, and has been spelling his name pretty well now. He loves being outside, playing with cars, and can't seem to get enough of the snow (which i know he will miss!). He is very energetic, and doesn't always listen, but from what i hear that's kind of what you get with a three year old boy. So I guess we'll keep him. :) He is also so sensitive and sweet, and will always ask me how i'm doing or how dinner was with a friend if i go out, etc. So thoughtful, my little guy.