ch - ch - changes ...

(I never knew david bowie sang that song - did you?!)

lots of changes. on this blog, in our lives, in our country, you name it.

a big change for our family, well actually a huge change, deals with my work. after working with first financial group for eight years, I have resigned and accepted a position offered to me by a local financial planning firm. I tend to steer clear of writing about mine and gary's work on our blog, but felt this was something that had to be mentioned. the short of it ... I was not looking for a change in this regard, it found me, but I am really excited about this new opportunity. am still working part time, in a somewhat similar/somewhat different role. leaving a firm and people that are so very dear to me was one of the most difficult professional and personal decisions I have made. but my instincts kept creeping in and telling me that no matter how difficult it may be, this was the right move. the people with whom I'll be working are such outstanding people.

so, here's to a new chapter!

I just completed my first week at the new firm.

and, thoughtful gary (who had a crazy week this past week), sent me flowers on my first day. they were lovely so I thought I'd share ...

changes with the boys ... nothing too big to report here.

the main change is that they just keep getting more and more adorable,

and more and more loved, if that's possible.

a few random photos:

and a short video of the boys. quality is not great, but captures henry's loving spirit on film (as well as henry's version of bert from sesame street's "doin' the pigeon"). I'm saving these clips of the "i love you's" and such for henry in a couple of months, years, or whenever, when he decides his little brother is a bother, a pain, a nuisance, instead of a joy! ah, siblings. enjoy!