My wife wanted to create this blog as a means of letting our friends and family know what's been going on in our lives. She wanted to post pictures, perhaps share a recipe or two so that everyone can drool over whatever tasty masterpiece we've been working on. In addition to that pictures and stories of our trendy DIY projects or visits to cool exciting places would flood the feed of this blog showing everyone how interesting our lives are. Sadly this has not been the case. I could say that it is has been due to the fact that we're having so much fun we can't seem to find the time to gloat about it, and that would be partially true, but mostly we have been busy with just life.
I don't want you to get the wrong idea. I think that "just life" is the most exciting thing ever. I personally think that every day is a gift and not only that but an amazing one with bountiful possibilities and opportunities. I also think I can say with confidence that I think my wife feels the same way. (judging mostly by her excessive smiling)
All that being said, it is now well into the new year and with January coming to an end, I think it is about time that I wrote the yearly update for our family, the Wilkinson's of Peebles street. Before I start I will just say that I am writing this by I myself being that my wife is very busy today (and most other days) so I hope she will forgive me if I forget anything important or err in my narrative.
First I will start by saying that the year 2013 has been kind to our family in matters of health. Both my wife and I have not had more than a cold or two from time to time and we can only thank God for that blessing. The year started off a bit rocky for us with our old faithful Honda dying on us back in March, but we were blessed by being able to afford its replacement, a new Honda Civic. Its blue a fact that I am very happy about.
My job working for Trinity has been great. I have found contentment working here though it is far from exciting. However given my previous employment, at a pizza place in Wilkinsburg, was filled with a little bit too much excitement so I have no complaint on that matter This summer was a bit of a change working during the day. The work was happily challenging and I had the opportunity to manage a crew of five people while my boss was on vacation for three weeks. I was quite excited for the chance to be "the big boss" if only for a little while.
My wife's job has been busy but irregular. For those of you that don't know she only works full time during about six months out of the year, but it is safe to say that they are a hectic six months. On a few occasions my wife has found herself working upwards of sixty hours and driving all the way to West Virginia for some jobs. It seems to me that every fall or spring season more or less upsets our schedules, habits, and my housework contributions, but the change is not unwelcome as it is always a good thing to meet new challenges.
As far as our travels go, we were able to make a trip up to Canandaigua, New York for a wedding of one of Casey's friends, as well as make a trip down to Burlington, North Carolina to see my grandma and my aunt, uncle, and cousin.
Last Spring I completed my first year at the Community College of Allegheny County, and am now halfway to completing my Associates in Business. Unfortunately I wasn't able to return in the fall due to a change I my assistance grants from the state, a circumstance hope to see amended this year if at all possible. As a substitute while awaiting to further my education I've taken up two new hobbies both of which have been desires of mine for quite some time, the delicious art of bread baking, and the construction of furniture. Both of these have proven to be thoroughly enjoyable pastimes as well as helping to round out my education in this vast arena of learning that is life.
Those are the "big happenings" of our 2013 year, but the real joy lies in the day to day, the stuff that if I were to tell you all the little things that made my heart soar, or my eyes tear up would keep you scrolling here forever. (or make you leave out of boredom) However I will say this that I have been filled with great joy this year in all the wonderful blessings that the Lord has showered upon me and my family, the opportunities, the good times, the delicious food, and our relationships with all of you wonderful people. I pray that as we move into 2014 we will find it a new and exciting adventure, a blessing, and a wonderful reason to praise God and I hope you find the same.
-Josh & Casey
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