Life by the Bay!

Life by the bay has been great. You can not find better weather than here in Chula Vista, Ca. I recently found out that one of the main reasons it is so expensive to live here, is because Chula Vista has the most consistent weather year round. I didn't know that. No wonder my papa landed here during his time in the Marine Corps and never left :-). Today is a nice and breezy 77, its cloudy but I will take it. As I am writing this new post I am sitting with all the windows open, watching Isaac play on the patio and remembering that not long ago the kids couldn't be outside for long because the temperatures were 114 to 117 degrees! This is a nice change. The sound of the wind chime is a constant reminder that we are far from the dry heat.
It has been a journey for us; we still feel like we are settling into new ground. Although my dad, one of my brothers, sister and brother in law are 5 min away, it has taken some time to re-adjust to new daily routines and making new friends. Most days I really miss good family & friends that we left in Arizona. However, the excitement of a change, a new church and new job for David has been a welcomed blessing. We have recently been to dinner with a couple new families, and they are some pretty amazing folks!
Isabella is on summer break from school. Trying to keep her busy has been a challenge. She is such a smart girl who has a question about most things and although I love her curiosity, it can be a bit much at times..Lol. She goes back to school end of August and is excited not only to see her friends, but to meet her new teacher and enter into 2nd grade. The physical location of the charter school has changed, so we are praying that the great school we loved won't have changed too much.
Isaiah and Isaac are growing so fast! Doesn't seem too long ago when they both were either in a bouncy or learning to walk. (Although, I think Isaac skipped walking and just started running!) They truly are my sweet angels but boy can they keep this mama on her toes. We are currently working on 'sharing.' Oh the joy! ha-ha. Most nights end with me exhausted, picking up the messes of the day, doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen, prepping for the next day and hopefully having my favorite cup of tea, Earl Grey!
Busy doesn't even begin to describe David. He absolutely loves his job (about 6 mo now) as Technical Director at Sonrise. He handles all things Media, Audio and IT related. Recently he did receive his ministerial license! 90% of the duties of his job do not come new to him, however the size of this church-83,000 sq ft, building new teams, music production and being flexible with people is never easy. It is a daily walk with the Holy Spirit and learning to face challenges of the flesh (and die to them ;-)). Thank God for His Mercy and Grace! This week, he has been preparing for VBS (Vacation Bible School). It is safe to say that most days he is working 10-15hr days; mostly for desiring excellence for the church but also because there is a lot to do. I am really proud of the man he has become, the leader he is and the integrity he does his best to uphold. 8 1/2yrs later, I am more in love with him now then ever before! He is learning to heed the little nudges from his wife to take days off. That is new to him and I'm sure not easy. But what is that old saying...The work will still be there tomorrow? Lol!
As for me, I have good days and some...not AS good ;-) Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job I have ever had! Working in the business environment, managing people, meeting marketing deadlines and handling vendors do not hold water to my job now! I have plans to someday soon go back to school. I want to finish up my ministry training for ordination AND my new love, nutrition. I love, LOVE learning about nutrition and have a desire to continue my education for a degree. I recently brushed off the dust in my old video camera skills and started helping in the Media dept under David. Running around working the handheld camera was so much fun. I forgot how much I loved doing this. There is also that side of how intense it is physically, the next morning after a worship concert I couldn't move! Ay-yai-yai~!
As I am nearing another year older (July 24) I have taken a look at my life. Where I have been, where I am and where I would like to be. I am truly blessed. The last couple years have had some setbacks for our family but the trials produced perseverance and a will to work harder. I want to thank our family for being there for us, to listen and to pray. We love you very much! and to our closest and dearest friends...the Taylors, the Donatto's and Brooks, you have been instrumental in speaking life into us and pushing us closer to the Father. Thank you for your gifts of "time." There are no words for the love and support you have shown us. (Thank you for visiting us!!)
Well I think this post turned out to be a lot longer than I expected. We will keep you posted on our "Life by the bay!"
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Ephesians 2:8