ENGAGED!!!

Just a quick update...Greg proposed! We are planning on getting married in September after we get through the summer rush with both of our jobs. Yes, sadly we plan everything around work! His mom wanted me to have her ring, which is the ring that he proposed with. He is making payments on another ring, which I have no clue as to what it looks like. His mom's ring is yellow gold and is stunning. I am not a big fan of yellow gold, and he knows that. Which is why he is getting another ring. I do plan on wearing his mom's ring on my right hand just because of the thought behind it. The kids are all excited, especially Emily. She is so excited to finally have a dad. She loves Greg to pieces. The other three kids are excited as well and are already planning their roles in the wedding. (I think the girls are the most excited!) Emily refers to Quinn as the "ring boy!" We know we want to do it in the Portland area because the weather is more dependable and I would love nothing more than an outdoor wedding. Plus it is centrally located for all of his family who are coming from Spokane, Seattle and Kentucky! We looked at the Troutdale House yesterday and I fell in love! Now to sit down and budget everything...AAGGHH!! But I am sure it will all come together. Haven't figured out to many details yet...I know my flowers will be a sunflower arrangement, since those are my favorite flowers! And I know my maid of honor will be my best friend Alicia! She has been there for me for so many years...love her to pieces! After everything I have been through the past couple of years, I never thought that I would see this day nor meet a guy like Greg. They say you meet the one when you least expect it...boy isn't that the truth! I love him for all that he does for me, but I am most grateful for being Emily's dad. She loves him so much and can't wait to call him dad. She said she can't call him dad until we are married!! I love the thought process of a 6 year old..well, now 7. As worried as I was with her adapting to not getting all of my attention and having to share the attention with 3 other kids, she has transitioned quite well. She loves having siblings. In other news: we are still trying to get through to the hospital in Portland. Emily had her at home sleep study and it showed her decrease in O2 at night. But, they need to do a sleep study at the hospital in Portland. Why is she having issues and why are we having to go through all of this? Because her tonsils are HUGE and they won't take them out unless there is a health issue. Ummm...HELLO...My child quits breathing at night!! This has been an ongoing battle for months and is growing old. Just take out the dang tonsils already! Emily is excelling in school this year. She has finally picked up on reading and is doing wonderfully in math. The state changed the requirements for schools this year and are on a accelerated learning curriculum. Been a rough start for Emily, but she is catching up. Pictures of random happenings to follow soon...I hope!!