To My Sister:

Today you turn 30.

I am so proud of the women you have become,

And of your pro-suit to do what God has called you to do.

You are an amazing sister, aunt, daughter, and friend.

I am thankful for you.

Happy Birthday!

Jo Lee

What have we been up to?

We have been up to a lot.

Enjoying the start of summer and summer vacation.

Somer is now crawling; we had to put the gates up. (Once I have a good video of her crawling I will post it).

I started school. Yes; I am going back to school. I am taking online courses to get a Bachelors Degree in Human Services Management (Social Work). I am excited and nervous at the same time. I am hoping to eventually be able to do homestudies for adoptions and I would also like to do work with marriage and family advocacy and training. We will see what all God has in store for this.

We have also been getting ready for a birthday blitz. We have Benen (turning 4) and Uncle Michael (turning 24) on June 14th, then Aunt Tammie (turning 28) on June 22nd, then Somer (turning 1) on June 30th, and lastly Me (turning 30) on July first. My mom said it was worse than Christmas - at least with Christmas it is all on the same day.

How do I feel about turning 30? Not sure; I really do not feel like I should be 30. I know I am, but at the same time I feel so young and immature - wonder if I will ever feel mature? Probably not. I am okay with turning 30; that does not bother me; just do not feel that old I guess. Make sense?

Jo Lee

Somer Joy - 2 months (Wordless Wednesday)

Somer turned 2 months old this week! 

A week ago she got to meet her Aunt Tammie for the first time.

2 months old (8/30/10)

Thankful Thursday - Better Late than Never

Thankful Thursday; today I am thankful for...

... a husband that is willing to come home and do house work all evening.

... not being on bed rest (with both Anna and Benen I was on bed rest at this point).

... a mom and sister that bought me an early birthday present of clothes (nursing and maternity) now I actually have things that fit :)

... friendships that stay even though there maybe miles between us.

... God allowing good-byes to not be forever.

... my friend Jinny and the new adventure she is going on next week.

... a little man that turns 3 next week.

... a Connect Group to hang out with on Friday nights.

... Midwives.

... food.

... lemon slices and ice that make water taste on so good.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for...

...this little man and his smile and laugh.

... this lady, my sister, that is living for 8 weeks to go purse and life long God sized dream. I am going to miss her, but so encouraged to see her do what God wants.

... this man and love of my life. He is also ways involved and he is very caring and gentle.

... this very independent big girl, that has a love for life, people, and a curiosity about everything.

...the heritage that my grandparents left me with... they were married over 50 years and raised 4 kids.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful to be a Cartwright Girl. Ever sense I was little when people would talk about my mom, sister, and I they would call us the Cartwright Girls - when people say it now I usually comment that I am no longer a Cartwright, but the truth is that I will always be a Cartwright Girl and I love that. I so thankful for the loving, challenging, and sportive relationship I have with my mom and sister; not a lot of people have the kind of relationships that we have even if they have a sister and and mom.