Well, here we are at the end of the month and I am actually going to get this in on time for once. Todd said it was my turn to write so I hope don't forget anything important. It was so great to see everyone while we were in Utah last month.! Thank you for making the effort to come to Michael's ordination. It meant a lot to us to have you come. The kids sure enjoyed spending time with their cousins down at Grandma's, camping, July 4th etc. They had a lot of fun and are now missing you all terribly. (Todd & I also.) And maybe that is why we just can't stay away. We will be flying in to Utah on Friday September 23 sometime early afternoon. Tyler's baptism will be on Saturday the 24th at 4:00 pm in Nephi. Tyler asked his Grandpa Trauntvein to baptize him so it will be pretty special to witness. We will also have a light meal immediately following, also at the church, provided the building is available. Please note the time change as my sister and her husband are sealing their baby to them in AF temple in the morning so Todd and I could be there. Also the Women's Conference is in the evening at 6 pm so we will make sure to be done before that time for those who want to attend. We will be in Utah for a little over a week, and will be flying out early Sunday morning.
This summer has gone by so quickly, I can't believe we're already school shopping. The kids and I have gone swimming quit a bit since we've gotten home, because I want to get it out of their systems while I still fit into my swimsuit. They have also been playing a lot with neighbor friends going back and forth between our trampolines, swing sets and sprinklers. We really have so many children in our neighborhood that the kids can always find someone to play with which I like. When we found this house, Todd and I prayed for the kids to find some good friends out here and we have been abundantly blessed. Everyone is so nice and all the kids are great kids.! Michael has even been organizing night games with the older ones around which he used to do in Utah every summer with kids from our ward. Yesterday, Todd and I took the kids to the Columbus Zoo. It was a lot of fun even though the humidity was getting to me a little and I kept making them sit down in the shade with me. They were all being very patient with their poor pregnant mother who isn't tolerating this hot humid stuff too well.
Todd's new position in his company is going very well. He has been quite busy putting a lot of extra hours in getting new projects started up and being given many new responsibilities. His new bosses really appreciate his knowledge and work ethic and I think word is getting around because he was offered a position in Chicago at their headquarters. If it weren't for me, he probably would have accepted since he enjoys the Chicago area and it's a higher position than what got him out here to Ohio. I'm just too pregnant and stubborn to make another move this soon.
We are all very excited and grateful to our Heavenly!Father for sending us our own little miracle this December. Emily just can't stop asking about the baby and making sure I'm feeling good. We took them all to the ultrasound and they got so excited to be able to see the baby before it was even born. I think it made it a lot more real to Tyler and Emily that a new baby is coming to our family. The doctors say everything is looking great and from what they can tell, we are having a little girl although they want to do another ultrasound in another month or so when the baby's a little bigger and more developed to make sure. So tentatively we are thinking girl right now which makes Emily ecstatic.
Michael, Tyler and Emily are all doing well and enjoying what's left of summer. Michael is liking young men's and enjoys having his dad as his scoutmaster. He's been reading a lot and emailing friends from Utah who are keeping in touch with him (even a couple of girls!). Tyler is still finding new friends and keeping our house decorated with his artwork. He has even drafted house plans for his "dream" house when he is a "rich and famous artist" (his words). Emily is still our little social butterfly with more girls calling on her than she can find time for. She can't wait for school to start just so she can see all her girlfriends everyday.
Well, I think this wraps it up for now until next month. We miss you all so much and just know were only a plane ride away for you to come see us. :)! We love reading about everyone and what your all up to. And we also like to get emails and phone calls too.;)
We love you all!
Todd, Amy, Michael, Tyler, Emily and Baby
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