July 4th

I took off work the week of July 4th so I had off the weekend before, and the weekend after.  I really treasured this week to spend with my baby girl. 

We hung out at the pool

And Laila figured out how to swim with her floaties... Now she just wants to go and go and go and isn't afraid at all!!

I wrote this blog while out of town.... I'm late posting, but here it is anyway.
I'm in Washington D.C. this week and have one more week here.  This is my 1st out of town assignment that I have had to stay over the weekend.  I cried for a whole day before I had to leave. 

But just to tell you alittle about God's grace, he knows what I can and can not handle.  This is something I didn't think I could handle alone.  D.J. and Laila aren't able to come out and see me over the weekend, not for a lack of trying! We just couldn't get it worked out with flight arrangements, work etc... But the first week I was here, my friend and co-worker Scott was here and he showed me the D.C. ropes. How to ride the metro, where to go run, eat and just a great dinner partner for a night or two during the week.  It was so nice to not be alone all week long.  Also my cousin Kristin lives here so she is taking me out tonight (Friday) and on a tour of the area on Saturday.  I am so excited to see her and spend some time together.  I am also so thankful for not having to sit in my hotel room all alone all weekend!

I got to Skype with Laila and D.J. the other night, that really took the edge off. I just wanted to jump throught the camera and kiss and hug, but it was better than not seeing their faces at all.  This is such a great training class I am attending this week, and I am grateful for the study time (Test is in September!!!) but definitly miss home.