Time has passed!

Wow, it's been some time since I've updated our "life". Since the last time I wrote there have been quit a few changes in life! 2009 was an interesting year!! Doug's Uncle passed away in January, one of our close friends grandma's passed away in March, I lost both of my grandma's- one in July and the other in August. At one point we sat down and figured in a 19 month span we lost around 12 friends and family members. We did make a new friend, Melissa! We worked with her through several of the funerals. Loosing both grandma's have been especially rough! Cade and Madi took it better then we anticipated! Every once in awhile, they'll say they miss them. All I can do is agree... we all miss them! But they are healthier and happier in heaven!
I started back to work the beginning of August. I was able to find a place to work during the hours the Cade is in school. I really enjoy it, but do miss being at home and all the flexibility.
Cade started school in August and has really enjoyed it! He had some moments at the beginning, but once he learned to keep his hands and feet to himself it's gone a lot smoother! Shortly after school started he quit Taekwondo, which I think helped too. (keeping hands and feet to himself) I always looked forward to Cade starting school and I would be able to help out with parties. This school year, I jumped in with both feet! I was the only mom to sign up, so I was dubbed the "head" mom. It has been fun though.
I do feel like I've missed out on some one on one time with Madi, but she stays with my Aunt Glenda 1 day a week, my mom(Mimi) 2 days a week, and goes to Preschool 2days a week. I know it's been good for her to be in school. She's a little attached to her mommy, which I don't mind, but it's good for her to be at school and get special time with her Mimi and Grandma Glenda.
Doug quit installing flooring around Sept. He occasionally does some on the side. He got a job with the Conservation Dept and they were working around his school hours, which was nice! He officially graduated December 18th! He's continued to work with the Conservation Dept. and come May he'll work for one of the Fisheries. We have found out that The Conservation Dept. is officially hiring agents. In the Summer they'll start taking applications, do interviews in the fall and then by the end of the year we'll officially know if he's been excepted! In April he will have been volunteering for 2 years. He's put in almost 1000 hours volunteering. It's been crazy, but we know it will be worth it in the end.
Cade and Madi played t-ball last year. Cade loves it! He even asked for a blue metal bat for Christmas. Madi enjoyed it after a while. She's been able to take gymnastics off and on the last year. That's more her cup of tea!