Big News!

no.  i'm not pregnant.  just so that's clear.

We're moving to Pittsburgh! 

well, technically, it's Beaver, in Brad's parents' basement.

I realize this comes as a shock to many of our dear friends and maybe to some of our family also.  But after spending lots of time in here...

and lots of time on our knees, we know this is the right thing for us to do right now.  Maybe you have questions about why we're doing this now, but so do we.  We are putting our faith in God on this one and trusting His plan for us.  And when we figure out the answers, then maybe you will, too. 

So, in 8 days, we will be packing everything we still own into a truck and driving to our "new" home... in Brad's case, I guess it's his old home.  ;-)

I am just so thankful for the many things that have happened in my life that have given me the faith necessary to make this big change.  That I grew up in a military family that was constantly moving, and frequently living with extended family.

For my family that taught me that your address isn't home; but that home is where your family is and where you are loved. 

For those moments when God let me go into the unknown to learn that He is always holding my hand, or ready to catch me when I leap into unknown territory.  For the best in-laws a girl could ever have and a husband who doesn't think tell me I'm crazy when I tell him I think it'd be a good idea to pack up and move across the country when he doesn't have a job and we don't know how to pay rent the next month.

And for my munchkin, who gives me that Mom Courage, to do anything and everything necessary to give her the best in life. 

I am so blessed, and excited for this next chapter in our lives.


goodbye, provo! 
Hello, Pittsburgh!

5 Generations

This weekend, I had the pleasure of being with 5 generations!

Norma Smith (my great-grandma) holding Charlotte Naomi (my daughter), Linda Smith (my grandma), Charlotte Lynn (my mommy), and Charlotte Marie (me).