Changes!

I know, it's been way, way, way too long... It's been a busy few weeks in the Lawry household... Just over 2 weeks ago, I had my last day of work with my previous employer... It was very bittersweet and I already miss all my former colleagues. Andy and I jumped on a plan that night (while my Dad and Judy came out, with little notice, to graciously watch the kids for the weekend). We arrived in Atlanta Thursday night, drove around and explored on Friday, looked at houses Saturday and put an offer on a house on Sunday. Nuts I know. But strangely enough, when it comes to big decisions, they are very easy for Andy and I to make. I am SOOOO excited for our new house (in the meantime our offer was accepted and we close in mid-April) - we have more space, we are in a great neighborhood, and did I mention we have more space? Can't wait for the kids to see the place!

I then started my new job and have been on the road for the first 2 weeks (and one more to come), which hasn't been easy, but it will slow down soon. This weekend Andy and I headed to NYC, while his mom watched the kiddos and I ran my first half-marathon... What an awesome (yet painful) experience... I found it to be a very emotional experience, one because I never thought I would do it, two because I got to run it with my sister and three I got to run it with a good friend of mine who has lost 70 pounds in the last year and before 6 months ago had never even run a mile. Amazing is all I have to say...

Because I'm tired, sore and sleeping, I'm not going to make this long... I promise when things slow down I'll blog more... Here are a few pictures from these past few weeks...

Bria has been OBSESSED with socks lately... Here her sister Aven is helping her put them on. She has my sock on her left foot, her brothers on the other and then she puts them on her hands...

Sock lady!

Sweet Stevie...

Aven & Stevie...

Declan being a good big brother and helping Stevie draw...

L to R: Stevie, Bria & Aven... They were on time out - well technically only Bria and Aven were, but Stevie felt bad for them (notice her pout). I'm pretty sure Bria pushed Aven  off a chair, but Aven was being mean and hoarding in this instance...

Silly Stevie!

Post race smiles! Me and Em with Neal (Left) and Justin (the one I referenced above)

Em and I...