It's a new year!

Things are changing again for the Watney family. Dad is searching for a new job, mom got a new job, James entered pre-school and Julie is talking with several words. Read below for the highlights!

James-

Yes, its' true, I was fighting back tears as I watched my little boy walk from his table to the rug to listen to a story read by his teacher Mrs. Jackie! James' first day of pre-school was on the 26th of Aug. and it went very well. All of the parents stayed in class for the first 30 minutes and then were asked to leave to attend the parent orientation meeting. James took a look around to find me and as is our tradition, we blew each other kisses and said our I love you's and off I went. It was a huge relief to me for James to be so comfortable in his class! Though he didn't talk or play with any other kids on the first day, I know it will only be a matter of time before he makes some new friends! He loves school and can't wait to go again.

Julie-
It's apparent that she is going to be a tom-boy. Though she has dolls and girlie toys, they rarely get touched. She much prefers to play with cars, tools and copy anything her brother does. She absolutely loves to dance, did I mention she rarely sits still. I have yet to get through reading one book to her because she just does not stop moving! She loves to give kisses and blow on your tummy and she is addicted to shoes. She wants them on at all times and will even bring me my shoes from the basket so I can wear them too! She says several real words now and continues to "talk" all the time even though much of it is undecipherable. It won't be long now!

Josh and Shannon-

We are experiencing something new, job changes!! Josh is searching for a job that can provide financially for our family but one that allows him to be with us a bit more. Please pray for the right place for him!! I accepted a job at our church, The Well. With such rapid growth, we are launching several multi-site locations. The teaching will be through video but everything else will be live, so..... I am the new Kids Connection (nursery-6th grade) Coordinator for one of our sites. That means I organize all of the volunteers, do the scheduling and make sure all of the curriculum/materials/etc are ready each Sunday. The best part of my job is I can do all of this from home!!!! No more babysitters, lots of tears and being missed. God is sooooo good!