The O'Boyle Family: Its been toooo long.......

Wow....November 3rd was our last post! I warned ya'll that I am bad at this! Well a lot has happened since November! We got a new puppy! I know, I know! We said after Peaches, no more, but Ian wanted a dog of his own and Emma seconded that request so we now have Murphy. He is now 5 months old, weighs 43 pounds and is a complete disaster. Ian was surprised how much work goes into raising a puppy, especially a lab puppy. He has been a blessing to our family more than a mistake and we truly do love him. Emma has a partner in crime now. She has taught him how to jump over the couch and has learned how to blame things on the dog! It was only a matter of time since she doesn't have a sibling to put the blame on. BUT, we are working on that! :~)

Other wonderful things: Ian advanced to First Class and re-enlisted for 6 more years in the Coast Guard. He has already reached his 10 year mark and is excited to begin the next step in his career- a new boat. Ian is attempting a new endeavor and is trying to transfer to a buoy tender here in Morgan City. We will know more by the end of the year, but if he succeeds we will be in Louisiana for 3 more years. This is a decision we have both dedicated a lot of prayer towards and will be happy with whatever God decides. We know He has a purpose for our lives and we are happy to serve Him where ever he sends us.

As for me, I have been busy with online classes, a part-time job at our local gym, play dates, family, and church. I am inching towards a December/January graduation with only 6 classes left to receive my Bachelors Degree in Business Management. I am VERY excited and ready to be finished with the late nights of writing papers. I am sure Ian is ready to have his wife back as I seem to live a double life when school is in session. Jekyll and Hyde......

Emma is growing, growing, growing! We started the enrollment process for K-3 and she is pumped! She starts school in August for a half a day and is so ready to be a "BIG girl." She loves to learn and is a pretty smart cookie. She adds an enormous amount of humor to our lives. We love every minute of it. She just celebrated her 3rd birthday and is already planning her 4th!

Well we love you guys and hope you enjoy the update and pictures. We miss you and hope to see everyone sooooooon!!!