Okay--trying this again.

It's been a while since I updated the Marcum blog. I'm not too good at this. I can update Facebook every day, but I'm just not very good at writing a lot of things that are everyday. At least on FB I only have to write a few words to update. :)

Well, here goes. A lot has gone on in our lives since the last post for sure! We purchased our first house at the end of last June. We've been married 16 years, but this is the first house we've ever owned together. It was such a wonderful process and we have been blessed to be able to do it.

Brian started his first year teaching 7th grade Geography/Social Studies. He is loving it! It was such a blessing for him to get a job right out of school. He also helps coach football and track. He never minds getting up and going to work each morning--those kids are such a blessing to him. He is looking forward to staying involved in the Men's Ministry at church now that he is able to be there.

I am still working as an Administrative Assistant. August will be 10 years at my job! I can hardly believe it. I enjoy my job and it is never boring. I am so happy to have the ability to take my boys to school each morning. That is precious time with them that I am blessed to have each day. Brian picks them up in the afternoons, so they are always with one of us. I am able to see the beautiful sunrise on the trip each morning and I am reminded of God's creativity!

Our boys are growing by leaps and bounds. It's been a wild ride, but they are such fun and bring tremendous joy to our lives!

Chris, after living here for 2 years, decided he wanted to spend his senior year at his mom's. So he moved back to Gallatin right after we moved into the new house. He comes back to visit as often as he can, but with working 2 jobs and school it's not always easy to work it out. He will graduate in May and he then plans on moving back here and attending Walters State to get a degree in computers.

Charley started his Freshman year last fall. He's doing very well and just registered for his Sophomore year yesterday. He will be taking an AP class next year and is excited about the possibility of racking up some college credits while still in high school. He plays on the football and wrestling teams and enjoys both. He plans on attending the Air Force Academy after high school. He also just got his driving permit and is ecstatic! He loves learning to drive, but stay out of his way for a little while. :)

Hunter is in 7th grade this year and really likes school. He enjoys sports and friends and is very social. He plays football and wrestling through school and is looking forward to Junior League baseball starting soon. Hunter has not decided exactly what he wants to be, but knows he wants to go to college at the University of South Carolina--so we are hoping for lots of scholarships! :)

We are blessed to be participants in a wonderful church called Manley! We have enjoyed our entire married life at this church and have some wonderful friends. They are blessings to us and God uses our Pastor to give us awesome words of wisdom. I am still involved in the choir, praise team and also help run the computer twice a month. The boys enjoy the youth department and hanging out at The Outlet!

God has so richly blessed us! How could we ask for more?

That's all for today, but should catch you up on what's been happening! :)

Love to all