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I was kind of trying to hold off until September 6th to update my blog, so I could say I had gone TWO WHOLE MONTHS between updates - but then I realized I didn't care that much, and to be honest, I've been having some withdrawels lately. Blogging withdrawels.

It's really hard to imagine that summer is coming to a close. Didn't it just begin? And although the days are still very hot, the evenings melt into a chilly breeze, and I'm reminded that fall and winter are really right around the corner. I'm already starting to think about warm clothes for the kids and Christmas gifts for the holidays. But I have to think about those things now....because in true life fashion....they will be at my doorstep in no time.

Plus, the next few months are presented with so many exciting events and celebrations. The most exciting of these is that I'm going to be an Aunt, to a little girl. I know, old news - but will never lose it's lustre. February can't come soon enough. I'm excited to hold her, and kiss her, and love on her, and shower her in pink and frills, and take a million photographs of her tiny baby goodness - and watch my brother become a father and his wife a mother - and ofcourse celebrate in a new life - a new Terrano. Another impending celebration is that of my sister-in-law Karissa who was recently engaged and planning a whirlwind wedding sometime this fall/winter. And, my sweet Lucas will be turning 3 in 4 short months. And as life would have it - there will likely be more to add to my list by the close of 2009. That's kind of how things work!

But what about the happenings in the Vossler life? We are staying pretty busy ourselves. Trei recently started a new job. He was hired at Raley's (think Vons you Southern Californian's) as the Assistant Director of Food Services in Lake Tahoe! Talk about an exciting opportunity. Better job, better pay. We are so grateful. And yes, in Tahoe. Although Trei tried desperately to get me to move there, I just couldn't do it. So for now, he is commuting about 50 minutes each way from our home in Sparks. Once the offer we received has been approved, we will move to the other side of Reno, the South side - where we will be about 25 minutes away from his new job. Not too bad. So far, he is loving his new position and excited about the possibilities. It's a union job, so we get the perks of that - and are definitely not complaining. This decision is good for our family on so many levels - and I'm looking forward to watching as we begin working towards our bigger goals. God is good, and faithful and continues to provide for our family in ways that surprise us.

I'll save the update on my business for another day - but I wanted to add that things are going spectacular. Yeah, that's a good word. Look for an update about this soon. I promise not to disappoint!

But ofcourse, I much touch on the kids before closing this update. They are both doing so good. Having an almost 3 year old and an almost 18 month old has it's definite joys and challenges. They are little buddies and play, play, play together while they are awake. The little squabbles are a given, but for the most part - they laugh, and chase, and giggle their way through the day - and I find nothing more wonderful than watching their budding relationship. Hearing Lucas protect his sister, "watch out Livvy, that is dangerous!" makes me smile, and watching Liv burst into laughter at Lucas's antics makes me laugh equally hard. How in the world did I get so blessed?

Lucas will begin potty training (again) soon. I'm still not 100% on the train, but am feeling more and more guilty about not starting. Like, maybe I'll scar him for life if he's still wearing diapers by his 3rd birthday. Although he is going #2 on the potty about 90% of the time, he still ets super distracted and wets his pants a lot. And he doesn't care. No matter how many times I tell him that Spiderman and Batman hate getting wet. He just gets super into his playtime, and forgets to tell me he has to pee! At this rate, I'll be potty training Lucas and Livvy together. How about that?!? Ha ha.

Well, I think I'll close for now. It's late, and I have a fairly busy day tomorrow. So glad I sat down to do this though. It's good for me - and I know there are lots of family and friends who still read this - despite my absence lately. I'll try and be more present here :)

Love, Me

Comments

[Erin]

Looks like February is a great month for girls to be born =) Congratulations to Trei for his new job! God certainly does provide in ways we can't begin to imagine. Make sure you post some potty training tips on your blog, because I'm hoping to start training Jeremiah around his birthday in Dec.!

[mel]

thank goodness. i have been waiting for this. :)

[Melissa]

Your update brought me to tears.... I too am so excited and anxious at the thought of meeting my little girl and holding her, and kissing her, and loving on her, and showering her in pink and frills.... and of course I can't wait for all the pics you'll take :)

Love you!

[Denise Hammack]

Don't fret about potty training. My boys aren't scarred, and they took foooorever to potty train. Girls are much easier.