Saturday, April 5, 2014

Congratulations D&M!

Hello Everyone!

I'm trying to be more consistent with my posts!

First, I would like to release the news to any of you that don't know, my big cousin Derek and his soon-to-be wife, Margaret, welcomed their baby girl Callie Ray into this world on March 27th at 5:43AM! I am still having a hard time wrapping my head around this! Derek, Tyler and I have been the three best friends that anyone could have since birth! We have been conquering the world "three-musketeer" style even though we aren't always in the same place. We've been everywhere from cat traps and snow cones, roller-blading and wrestling, video games and sledding, Taco Tico and Braums, Mount Fugi and the Sheridan Bar - no matter what it was, we did it together. I knew from the day I met Margaret that she would fit in perfectly. She is the only girl that I ever felt could be a match for not only Derek, but our entire family. And that's saying a lot for me, I'm extremely protective and picky! Turns out, I couldn't have found a better woman myself! I am beyond proud of everything they have done. Callie Ray doesn't know it yet, but she has the greatest parents on this earth. They will show her unconditional love until the end of time. I cannot wait to be a part of this sweet baby's life. Good work D & M - couldn't be happier for you both.

Alright, let me wipe the happy tears off of my face... I have some very exciting news for Matty and myself! We are moving into a new home...again! We REALLY REALLY love the house that we're in, but we have found something that is less expensive as well as more suitable for our little Zoo. We'll have a fenced in yard as well as a pool! We've been calling the house the "Tree House." It's a funky set up where there is a garage and bathroom on the first floor, a bedroom and a bathroom on the second floor, and a living room/kitchen and bathroom on the third floor. Each level has a patio and the stairs are external. We're going to turn the garage into a guest bedroom as well as an office and art studio for Matty - so we still have plenty of space for everyone!

Cara moved out today - which makes us very sad. She's moving back to Jersey after a year of living in Nosara. We're really going to miss her, but I couldn't be happier for her! Matty and I have the house to ourselves for 3 days, then...my Mom gets here in on Tuesday! So excited! I'll have so much to blog about once she is here because we are going to do every possible tourist activity possible!

Until next time...