Lea's right -- this blog was meant to keep us all updated on each other but we've started using other means to stay in touch. Plus, I found that it was difficult to get enough time to sit in front of the computer uninterrupted for long enough. Excuses!
We are still enjoying our new life in Greenville and have some pretty major updates:
Samuel Taylor Elliott was born on September 18, 2018 at Patewood Hospital in Greenville. He is the happiest, sweetest baby. His smile lights up a room and we are loving loving on him. The transition to two kids has not been easy -- we are short on rest and patience but long on play and love! Sam is starting to sit with some assistance (at 6 months) and like Charles, loves grabbing faces to bring them to his mouth. He grins super big when Charles comes up to play with him; that usually ends in tears but it is nice for the 2 seconds of kindness.
Charles turned 2 on February 9, 2019! We had a small gathering thanks to Lea's tradition of inviting the number of friends as you are old. Charles has two friends, Jack and Leo, that have been coming over on most Fridays so that was an easy invite! I worried that his day wouldn't be special because I have very little time or energy to plan (Sam is a super sweet smiler but he did not sleep and did not like to be left alone) but that was wasted energy because he felt so adored he continues to sing happy birthday to himself. He is absolutely loving school, where he goes two days a week and would spend every moment of it outside if he could. He talks A LOT and Spencer and I brag (probably annoyingly) about how smart we think he is. Charles is a joy to have around, is developing his sense of humor, loves "big hugs", reading, his cousins, the playground, and kissing Sam.
Spencer and I bought a house in December of 2018 and so are now first time homeowners! We love the layout -- the open space loops through the rooms making it easier to transition from space to space. I'm grateful that we have room for a "play room" as well as a backyard with a patio. Now that spring has sort of sprung, we are out there every day. There is also a pretty awesome guest room and we are hoping that will encourage family and friends to come stay with us.
On the business front, we are still looking for a business to purchase and operate. In the meantime, we've become real estate developers and are working on a luxury townhome project in downtown Greenville called Westgate on Wardlaw. It was fun putting together the floor plan and designing the exterior of the buildings. Now we are waiting on permits issued from the city and hope to start construction in the next month or so. I've also started working a bit more with Lea and doTERRA which has been a nice outlet.
Lastly, we had to say goodbye to Pax a couple of Thanksgivings ago (which shows how little I've updated since). I know I mentioned that he was sick and things got progressively worse quickly. Having him put down was the hardest and yet one of the most loving decisions I have ever had to make. While I think every one should know the joy from having a dog like Pax, I do not wish any one that heartache but I know it is inevitable.
We are still enjoying our new life in Greenville and have some pretty major updates:
Samuel Taylor Elliott was born on September 18, 2018 at Patewood Hospital in Greenville. He is the happiest, sweetest baby. His smile lights up a room and we are loving loving on him. The transition to two kids has not been easy -- we are short on rest and patience but long on play and love! Sam is starting to sit with some assistance (at 6 months) and like Charles, loves grabbing faces to bring them to his mouth. He grins super big when Charles comes up to play with him; that usually ends in tears but it is nice for the 2 seconds of kindness.
Spencer and I bought a house in December of 2018 and so are now first time homeowners! We love the layout -- the open space loops through the rooms making it easier to transition from space to space. I'm grateful that we have room for a "play room" as well as a backyard with a patio. Now that spring has sort of sprung, we are out there every day. There is also a pretty awesome guest room and we are hoping that will encourage family and friends to come stay with us.On the business front, we are still looking for a business to purchase and operate. In the meantime, we've become real estate developers and are working on a luxury townhome project in downtown Greenville called Westgate on Wardlaw. It was fun putting together the floor plan and designing the exterior of the buildings. Now we are waiting on permits issued from the city and hope to start construction in the next month or so. I've also started working a bit more with Lea and doTERRA which has been a nice outlet.
Lastly, we had to say goodbye to Pax a couple of Thanksgivings ago (which shows how little I've updated since). I know I mentioned that he was sick and things got progressively worse quickly. Having him put down was the hardest and yet one of the most loving decisions I have ever had to make. While I think every one should know the joy from having a dog like Pax, I do not wish any one that heartache but I know it is inevitable.
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