Our Life

Although I have written on other blogs, this one I'd really like to devote entirely to what is going on in our lives. I guess you could say I figured it would be an easy way to keep people posted on what's going on with us. I really should have started this sooner, as the past couple of years have been quite eventful for us. I suppose there's no time like the present though...better late than never! Right?!

Just a quick "catch up" for those who are interested.....On June 18,2005 I married the man of my dreams! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day! At that point we had been dating for over three years and were so happy to finally be Mr and Mrs Gaskill! :) Scott is such an amazing person...the Lord has truly blessed me by bringing him into my life! He's the greatest husband in the world...I could not ask for anyone more perfect for me!

After getting married Scott finished school and I went to work as a preschool teacher for about two years. Teaching young children has always been my dream, and to be able to do that for an extended length of time was not only amazing, but so rewarding! I enjoyed seeing them learning new things each day and knowing I had something to do with that! It was sad to leave that job, but in February of 2007, Scott took a job working for family here in Minnesota. Little did we know at the time, this job was not only going to get us closer to family (which was our main reason for moving at the time), but it would also be God's way of preparing us for the road ahead. He's SOOO good!!

Scott and I moved to Minnesota, renting a nice home from his Uncle for the first 6 months or so. It was such a smooth transition and a transition into the next stage of our lives...not only career wise, but also the stage of parenthood! Yep...that's right....just a few days after we moved to Minnesota, we found out we were expecting our first baby! It was a very exciting time for us. We couldn't wait to become parents, and to meet our little one! Those next 9 months went by very quickly, and smoothly.

That summer we decided that with a baby on the way, we would like to finally become homeowners. We enjoyed the home we were renting, but really wanted to find a house that we could call home. It didn't take long, and by the end of July we had found the home of our dreams and were signing the papers that would officially name us as "homeowners". August 1, 2007, we moved into our home. This house offered everything we could want...and was perfect for our growing family.

Now, we were just playing the waiting game. Our little one was due October 28th and we couldn't wait to meet him or her (we hadn't found out if we were having a boy or a girl). After an exhausting, and long labor, our little girl, Kaelyn, was born!! What an exciting time for us to finally get to meet her. She was so beauitful....We were, and are, very proud parents!

Our lives stayed pretty consistent over the coming months. As we had planned from the beginning I was going to be a Stay at Home Mom with our children. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, and one I'm so glad we decided to do. It is so rewarding, and in my opinion the very best thing for our little girl! It's been so fun to watch her change and grow....and learn new things each and every day. I can't imagine missing all of those "firsts".

Time was flying by....and the end of summer 2008 came along. Scott and I had been praying about his job situation a lot, and felt the Lord leading him in a different direction. His job, which brought us here to Minnestoa was a true blessing. It helped prepare him for the road ahead in the field of agriculture. For that we are so grateful. After interviewing with a couple of companies, Scott found the job the Lord had for him as an Agronomy Sales Specialist. He was offered the position late August, and started September 10th, 2008.

What an answer to prayer this job has been. Scott is working a more set schedule, and we are all loving the time we get to spend as a family! With this new job being in Iowa now...we have a new decision upon us...will we move?? We absolutely LOVE our home. We felt the Lord lead us to this house for a reason. Sometimes His plan isn't always clear, but Scott and I have learned that if we continue to trust and follow Him and the things He has planned for us, everything will work out. After taking this job, Scott and I felt lead to start thinking about the possibility of moving. There isn't much reason for us to stay here in Minnesota...as it is a 45 minute drive for Scott one way to work. We are still praying about this next possible step in our lives...and are taking it one day at a time. Thankfully there is no hurry, and we are going to wait and see what the Lord has in store. After all...his plan is ALWAYS the best plan!! :)

This brings us to the present, and in a few short weeks we will be celebrating Kaelyn's first birthday already! She is such a sweet little girl...so full of life and so very smart. This first year of parenthood has really taught me a lot, but most of all it's shown me that time goes way too quickly and to cherish each and every moment with your children. We are very excited to see what the coming years brings, and can't wait to have more children down the road! They are truly a gift from the Lord!