Resilient If Anything.

So there have been some ups and downs as of late, and we are all just trying to muddle through them. It's never fun to deal with problems, especially of partially one's own making. But it always must be done. Still, I think we managed to come out of this unscathed and with a few more resources under our belt, so I can't complain too much. I just hate how much it has filled my schedule book. As if I wasn't busy enough *laughs*

Anyways, for the most part Ray's been doing well in Iraq. Dealing with the occasional idiocy that crops up in life, and wishing he was home. He's been working his butt off out there ( I know, there wasn't much too it to begin with anyways ) and people are noticing. We are very proud of all that he does and support him every step of the way. He's still working diligently towards promotion, and I am sure he'll make it sooner rather than later =)

Emilee has been very inquistive as of late, not that she hasn't always been. She points at something, I tell her what it is and she tries to say it herself. She's really eager to learn words, and I am so proud of each new discovery she makes. Of course right now I am dealing with the infamous "No" phase as it is her new favorite word. She's cute about it so I really don't mind it, but I have a feeling she'll get sassy about it in time. lol. She loves to talk to Ray on the webcam, and from time to time plays silly games with him. He'll ask for a kiss, she'll shake her head, and they go at it for a few. It's really cute. But she loves her Dad and always cries when he says he has to go. I know she misses him dearly.

Julian is doing very well. Kicking as often as he can to make more room for himself. He's very opinionated I have found. Silly boy. They did have to test me for preclampsia, but it came back negative, so that's one less thing to worry about. Really, Julian has always been fine, it's always been a matter of whether I was or not. But it seems I'm fixing things to the Doctor's pleasure and working things out. I am 30 weeks as of yesterday, so I only have 10 more weeks to go which is nice. I really can't wait to hold Julian, and even more, I can't wait to see Julian being held by his Dad.

Overall, we are doing pretty well. We got offered a new place to stay that has 4 bedrooms and central air. It's closer to where Ray works and it's a nice place. I've already met one of our neighbors and she's really nice. I think this is going to be a good fresh start for us. We may not end up living there even a year, but it'll be better than where we are now where our neighbors are often loud and no doubt will wake Julian when he arrives.

So there's your update on the Perez Family. I'll swing by with more info the next time I have the chance. Love to all =)