For unto you a child is born, a Savior who is Christ the Lord. ~Luke 2:11
I am so thankful for a Savior who loves me just as I am. Christmastime reminds me to look at all of the things I have been blessed with. Though the times we walk through on earth are often hard, we have so much to be thankful for. This year I thank my loving Heavenly Father for a husband who made it home safely after six long months on deployment, a healthy and precious baby girl, an energetic three year old who fully embraces the adventures of life, and a strong and motivated four year old who is always seeking new challenges. I could keep going with a long list of all the ways God has shown our family His love this year.
We are still enjoying life in sunny California. Though we tried hard to get orders back to the east coast, it looks like God has plans for us in Coronado. This has been a hard thing for us to wrap our arms around, but we know that God is in control and we have decided that we will be happy here. If we have to be far from home, this is the place to be!
Andy and Zach are both strong and healthy. They are riding their bikes without training wheels and racing all over the island. Two days a week they attend the preschool at our church and have made some sweet friends. They really enjoy the freedom of being outside all the time!
Ellie Kate is growing fast! She has transitioned right into our crazy life. She is an easy baby and sleeps in the midst of all the noise around her. We are still working on her nap schedule, but that will take time. It's hard to be on a schedule when we are constantly on the go with the boys. She is such a blessing to us.
Matt arrived home in July and was thrown back into our busy life with kids! He deployed with his squadron on an aircraft carrier. He was able to continue flying and get some needed qualifications to advance in his career, he even had the opportunity to drive the ship! They spent their deployment in the Far East. Matt enjoyed getting to see a different part of the world than what he had experienced during deployments originating on the east coast. If everything goes as we have been told, he will report to HSM-77, a new MH-60R squadron, as a Department Head. He should be deploying again next fall. We are just thankful to have him home with us right now!
I haven't been doing much outside of taking care of my husband, kids, and home. The boys and I spent three months on the east coast while Matt was at sea. It was fun to have an opportunity to spend lots of time with our extended family. I really needed the help while being pregnant and trying to keep up with my energetic little guys! I am in a Bible Study with some of my best friends. It has been such a blessing to walk through motherhood with these sweet ladies. I am busy and constantly behind, but I am loving this stage of life. This is what I have dreamed of every since I was a little girl!
Thanks for taking time to check out our update. We try to add new pictures at least once a month. Our prayer is that your family will have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED NEW YEAR!
With Love, The Loesch Family
I am so thankful for a Savior who loves me just as I am. Christmastime reminds me to look at all of the things I have been blessed with. Though the times we walk through on earth are often hard, we have so much to be thankful for. This year I thank my loving Heavenly Father for a husband who made it home safely after six long months on deployment, a healthy and precious baby girl, an energetic three year old who fully embraces the adventures of life, and a strong and motivated four year old who is always seeking new challenges. I could keep going with a long list of all the ways God has shown our family His love this year.
We are still enjoying life in sunny California. Though we tried hard to get orders back to the east coast, it looks like God has plans for us in Coronado. This has been a hard thing for us to wrap our arms around, but we know that God is in control and we have decided that we will be happy here. If we have to be far from home, this is the place to be!
Andy and Zach are both strong and healthy. They are riding their bikes without training wheels and racing all over the island. Two days a week they attend the preschool at our church and have made some sweet friends. They really enjoy the freedom of being outside all the time!
Ellie Kate is growing fast! She has transitioned right into our crazy life. She is an easy baby and sleeps in the midst of all the noise around her. We are still working on her nap schedule, but that will take time. It's hard to be on a schedule when we are constantly on the go with the boys. She is such a blessing to us.Matt arrived home in July and was thrown back into our busy life with kids! He deployed with his squadron on an aircraft carrier. He was able to continue flying and get some needed qualifications to advance in his career, he even had the opportunity to drive the ship! They spent their deployment in the Far East. Matt enjoyed getting to see a different part of the world than what he had experienced during deployments originating on the east coast. If everything goes as we have been told, he will report to HSM-77, a new MH-60R squadron, as a Department Head. He should be deploying again next fall. We are just thankful to have him home with us right now!
I haven't been doing much outside of taking care of my husband, kids, and home. The boys and I spent three months on the east coast while Matt was at sea. It was fun to have an opportunity to spend lots of time with our extended family. I really needed the help while being pregnant and trying to keep up with my energetic little guys! I am in a Bible Study with some of my best friends. It has been such a blessing to walk through motherhood with these sweet ladies. I am busy and constantly behind, but I am loving this stage of life. This is what I have dreamed of every since I was a little girl!
Thanks for taking time to check out our update. We try to add new pictures at least once a month. Our prayer is that your family will have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED NEW YEAR!With Love, The Loesch Family
