"Everything changes..."

Summer is here! And with it comes several exciting changes. Jesse is getting bigger and more active every day. He is never still. He rolls over all the time, puts every thing he can reach into his mouth, and is very noisy...I think he inherited his father's "Gift Of Gab". =) He will probably be crawling by the end of the summer, which is going to make our little one bedroom apartment even smaller. We are feeling the need for more room...and, as many know, the housing market in So Cal (like everywhere) is very low right now. Therefore, Stephen and I decided that now would be a great time to look for a house.

We have looked at several houses several times, and have refined our search to a specific neighborhood that is close to the base (where Stephen works), and feels safe and nice. We are putting offers in on two houses at this point, neither of which might work out, because of the nature of the sales. But we know God has a perfect place for us, and we are patiently (and with great excit -ment) waiting on Him. We are tight in our apartment, but are in no hurry. We know we could certainly stay where we are much longer if need be. So, that is our summer excitement. Please pray with us for God's direction and wisdom. Enjoy the pictures of our growing boy! =)

At the Costello's

L to R: Aunty Sarah Jesse, Great Grandma Hyson, Uncle Johnny What a little poser!



Aaaaahhhhh!!! It's spitting!!! Is grandma trying to teach the baby how to crawl? Or is she about to kiss him? It's anyone's guess.

Aw! Aunt Joey and the little nephew. Aren't they cute?

Camping Memorial Day Weekend

The girls all played crocket one day...and mom cheated!
What a cute camper!

Aunty Sarah and the baby. Yes, Jesse stole the show.

The CRAZY Campers!!!

We know, we know...it's been a long time since we posted. But here we are! May was a very busy month for us. As you know, my parent's anniversary began the month. Then there was Mother's Day, which we spent with Stephen's side of the family. Then a friend came out for a weekend visit. Then Memorial Day weekend...and my birthday, for which we went camping with the whole Costello side of the family, and the Isbell side even came up for a day. Then a friend in Santa Clarita had a birthday party that we went to. Then Stephen had a two day trip to Hawthorne, NV. And then...here we are! This past weekend has been the first weekend that something wasn't planned for over a month! We enjoyed it thoroughly. We spent a lot of time looking at house listings in the Oceanside area. Yes, we are shopping for a house. Our housing situation so far has been a huge blessing from God...we love our little barn. But it's getting too tight with little Jesse, and with the housing market so low, we decided now is the time to start the process of finding a house. So pray for us in that. By God's guidance, we will find the perfect little place.

Here are some pics from May, and all our excursions. Enjoy the little cutie! =)