Overdue...

I missed writing for a whole year. Perhaps I should say I took a year sabbatical. Or maybe I should just admit that I got a little overwhelmed and tired of posting for a while. Whichever way I look at it, though, I wish I had kept it up. I looked through my blog recently and realized that I have stored a lot of memories on my little blog. Now so much has happened in the last year that I will never remember, and I wish I could.
Since I posted, our family took a trip to California. It was amazing. We spent a week visiting family and hanging out at the beach and the pool. We did some walking around Downtown Disney and made some great memories. I didn't realize what a great trip it was until May came, and the whole family started craving another trip to CA. We just couldn't seem to stop talking about it. I could almost smell the beach I missed it so much. I hope we go again next year.
Not long after we got back we discovered we were expecting baby number three. Life wasn't super easy through the waiting. There were a few concerns about the baby and a job lay-off which resulted in a brief period of unemployment, but Heavenly Father blessed us with a healthy baby boy and a good new employer.
The kids have been wonderful. Caio is so smart and so excited to be as grown up as he can be. He is such a big help and I love having him around. We are also discovering that he is a very artistic person and we are excited to see that skill grow and mature. He is strong and healthy and good. Jordan talks up a storm and is the second mommy in our house. One of her nicknames is "Princess" and she is all girl. She is the biggest help with the baby, because she is so maternal by nature. She keeps us giggling with all of the funny things she says or thinks about, and we love to see what a sweet girl she really is.
Our newest addition is Baby Spencer. He just turned five months old. I think he is my happiest, easiest going baby so far. He is smart and active. Exactly what you would want to see in a five-month-old. Whenever Jordan comes around, he can't stop giggling and grinning with anticipation of her interaction. When Caio comes, Spencer smiles and watches his big brother's every move. And when Daddy comes home, everyone hears Spencer's loudest, wildest laugh, even before Marcio has gotten close enough to kiss and tickle; after all, everyone in our house knows what Daddy does when he says hello to Spencer. :-D
Life is really good right now. We are happy and everyone is in good health. Marcio and I just celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary. It has been better than I ever could have dreamed. I am serving as a Mia Maid advisor in our ward and Marcio is a counselor in the Elders' Quorum. I can't think of anything more to share here, but I plan on posting again soon.