Blogging Again

 Yesterday Stacey, my dear friend, and myself were catching up via text and she brought it to my attention that I haven't blogged in a bit and I should be. I have had a lot of things happening this past year and it was a nice break but I agree that it may be time for me to start blogging again. I really do love to process things through writing (or in this case typing) so it may be a good thing for this busy momma! Plus we have a lot of loved ones far away that may like the updates ;)
 Since the last time I blogged the Hager family has gone through a few changes. We are now located in a new home about 20 miles away from our previous location. The five of us live in smaller quarters but have really come to love the home we live in. We have simplified ALOT in doing so.
I love how we are able to live within our financial means though. At first it felt like a big sacrifice because we now have five people living in 850 sq ft! Looking back, I can definitely see God's hand in it all. I needed to take this step to get organized and simplified.
  We now have a 4 year old, a 2 year old, and a 1.5 year old. We really have outgrown baby stage. No cribs, no bottles, no pack n play, no bumbos. It's nuts! All I have done for 4 years is BABIES so it is crazy to think we are moving into a new season. I am doing better with it than I thought I would but sometimes I do see a teeny tiny lil outfit and feel myself getting sentimental.
 Jamie has a full time job which has been such a blessing. I am able to stay at home now and it is such a blessing. It is where I want to be and am really thankful that God has allowed us to have it that way. I know there is sacrifice in staying home with children (financial) and with being at work (time spent away) and for us it has just worked better for me to be at home. I thank God for that constantly.
 Since the last time I have blogged I have also grown in my confidence in my faith and who God has made me to be. I feel the best I ever have and can really see where God is working on me and who He has made me to be.
  Our beloved Meatball passed away and it was so hard for the entire family. We went about four days before I threw my hands up and said "I can't handle the crying. We need another cat." That's when we found Jack and he is perfect for our family. Everyone LOVES him and he is great with the girls.
 Jamie has been doing his artwork, I have been able to stay on worship team. The girls and I are apart of a mommy's group. Jamie bought a bicycle. We sold the truck and now have a little neon. Jamie is on a fixed schedule which is wonderful for family time!
 The biggest change for us has been our diet. We have completely done a turn around with the way we eat and I am going to write about that in our next post because I know a lot of you have noticed and I have been asked a LOT of questions.
 SO hope you enjoy my light rants here and there and feel free to leave comments :)