I am finally out from under the 400 loads of laundry, piles of toys and shoes to have a few minutes to myself.
Here is a run-down on things going on in the Watkins home...

*My heart is so full from all of the love and support we have recieved from everyone. A GIANT thank you to everyone for prayers, boxes of clothes, brand new PJ's, gift cards and more. God is so good to us and we seriously can not say thank you enough.

*We seem to be establishing a bit of a routine. Everyone is getting used to the rules/schedules of the house and seem to be adjusting well. I'm sure as we go there will be bumps and bruises, but we'll tackle each thing as we go.

*This past weekend the kids went to Grandma and Grandpa's for Saturday and Sunday. It was nice to have the weekend to catch up! I had the opprotunity to visit with my girls down in Grand Rapids for the afternoon. So nice to see everyone again and reconnect.

*Sunday brought worship in our new church! It is so amazing to see all of the great things that God is doing in this area. The new facility is amazing and I just know it will draw in SO many more followers to God.
*After church Steve and I went up to Traverse City to get beds, dressers, baby gates, sheets, blankets and everything else the kids could possibly need. It was fun(although expensive!) and I loved seeing their faces when they seen the new blankets and beds.

*Monday brought the removal of my braces! YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! After a busy day of therapy appointments, orthodontist appointments, and other errands, I went to Night Out for Ladies at church. I have to say the table I sat at had some of the best women. They are all such beautiful fun girls. I had a blast and am so blessed for the friendships I have through Christ.

*Today is the first visitation the kids have with Mom. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers, they haven't seen her in a little over a week and I keep praying that God just puts peace on them. After the visitation, I'm taking the whole crew to church on my own(wish me luck!!!). They are all excited to go to church(they have never gone) and I figured tonight was a great night to get them going!!


The rest of the week looks good. I haven't decided if I'm going to try taking the entire clan to the football game by myself, but there are only a few homegame's left and I hate to miss them. I'll think about it. That situation could make me a little crazy!!!!