Back After 10 Months!

I am finally updating our blog after 10 sad, difficult, joyous and stressful months. We have had so much happen this year, I'm surprised we have actually survived everything!
My dad came back to town (after being gone for 4 years. Long story...). Shortly after he came back, he was in the hospital for about 5 days. He had a very bad bladder infection that basically infected his whole body. It was really bad and it could have been much worse than it turned out. Luckily he was released from the hospital on Thanksgiving and is feeling much better.

One of the more notable things that happened this year was the death of my boss, Danny Gans. I worked for him as his assistant for 8 years. It was the best job I ever had and probably ever will have. His passing has basically turned our world upside down. I went from being the bread winner for the family to being a stay-at-home mom for the time being. We are definatley learning how to live on a very strict budget.

The best thing that happened this year was the birth of our second child, Charlotte Grace Slothower. She has brought us so much joy. She is just a sweet little angel and we are enjoying her so much!

We are managing to hang in there and keep moving along day by day. For now, somehow, things seem to be working pretty ok for the most part. Starting the beginning of the year I am hoping to work part-time so that I can contribute some income, but still be home with the kids as much as possible. They definately keep me busy! I honestly don't know how I would manage everything if I was still working full-time!

Anyway, I'm hoping I can keep up with the blog a little bit better now that things have calmed down a little...for now atleast!!