The Changes in Life...the Changes for Whispers of Joy

CHANGE:
to become different; to become altered or modified; to pass gradually into

Pretty much defines my life lately.

I know it's been awhile again since I've blogged, and I apologize to any of my 'adoring fans' (haha) for that!  Since the last time I posted, SO many things have happened! Here's a short, condensed list of some of the main things.
-We found out I'm expecting another baby (!)
-We went on at least 3 weekend trips to visit family and friends
-We took a long Christmas vacation to the Midwest
-My baby turned 1 (!)
-We found out that we will be moving across country soon (!)

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   So yes, you could basically say not much of anything in my life will be the same in the next few months.  If you haven't noticed yet, this has also affected my website.  Because of the busyness of life even just in the last year, I have updated and added new products very little.  Now, with all the craziness of life coming up, I have decided to close up shop...at least for now.  I plan to keep this blog going (as well as I am able) for the time being.  At some point in the next 6 months or so, the URL may change slightly, so watch for that if you are interested in continuing to follow my life and the projects and crafts that I find time for in the future.  I have been crafting a lot lately, so hopefully soon I can post about those things.  This blog may become more 'personal' with more posts about my life and family, to keep my friends and family updated after we move.  I hope you keep coming and checking for updates, or better yet... follow me through the Google link or RSS feed.  
   Also, if there is something that I used to carry, or that I have blogged about, that you are interested in ordering, I would still be willing to take special orders.  Just contact me and we will work out the details! Thanks

   That would be me at the tail end of my pregnancy with Rystin in '10.  NOT looking forward to getting big again...but I'm getting there fast!  I AM excited to have another little blessing in the house and cuddling with a sweet little newborn.  Have been wondering if there will be some pink involved this time, but we will have to wait and see! :)  I am going on 23 weeks right now, so already over halfway there! Due June 9th
    This Christmas, we drove to the Midwest to spend the holidays with the friends and family we have there.  We were gone for almost three weeks, which felt quite long when my baby slept horribly the whole trip! :(  Otherwise, it was a fun time... my baby turned one, and my hubby found a 'job' while he was there!  His dream of being a farmer in MN is coming true.  We plan to move in about a month and a half and I will try my hand at being a dairy farmer's wife!  Both exciting and nerve wracking.  Right now, the biggest stress factor is that we don't know where we are going to live for sure.  That makes it hard to plan ahead (both for our living arrangements, and for the coming baby).  Keep us in your prayers that God will lead us to where He has planned, and will guide us through all these new changes.  It will be a huge change in lifestyle, as you know if  you have visited (or lived) in both the Pacific Northwest and the Midwestern parts of the US!  We are excited to start this new phase in life, and be able to call a place 'home'.

Happy Birthday, Rystin!

My precious 1 year old

  Thanks for checking in!  I hope to continue to be posting about some of my latest projects in the next couple weeks.  Have a wonderful week and God bless your day!