The New Adventure Begins

It's a bit of a bittersweet time for us right now as we begin this new chapter in our life. I am very anxious to be with Ev longer than a weekend again, but am sad to leave family, friends and everything else about 'The Show Me State" we have loved. It's been a short, but good time in Missouri. We bought our first home and had little Jaycee here. I've had a few 'moments' this week (packing makes the move very real), and I go into Jaycee mode. I lay like her and stop all productive things I could be doing. We didn't expect to move this quickly, but am extremely grateful for the career opportunities Ev has in store. So, onward and upward to Portland we go! Ev and his dad drive the UHaul out this weekend, and Jaycee and I fly out Tuesday.

Miss Jaycee Happenings- She is such a trooper when we go places. Last night Kailey had her 8th grade promotion in the 100 degree gym with no AC, and Jaycee just hung out with grandpa in the back, didn't fuss at all. She will not sleep on her back anymore, which at first I absolutely hated, but I am getting less paranoid about it. I love that she will see something she wants, get very excited, and go for it with all her might. Such a determined little thing! She has been eating rice cereal, which is a real treat. Even though it is a messy process, she looks adorable covered in it. I just love watching her learn and explore new things. I was telling my brother last night that even with the lack of sleep or poopy diapers, when she first sees me when she wakes up and gives me a huge smile, that makes it all well worth it! I feel so blessed to be her mom! I just love that little girl to pieces!

We had a little photo shoot with my fam now that Jaycee had joined the Chapman Clan.