Here's an update on the Shutts:
We moved from Washington state to Maryland (near D.C.) on the first of December. We have a really large and nice apartment that we're so thankful for. We're living in a pretty busy area and we aren't big fans of the immediate area but we like that we're close enough to everything that we're happy with it.
Isaac is HUGE! He's a big almost 20 month old! He's picking up talking a little slower than typically expected but he got stuck on "this" and "that" for a while. He parrots what we say really well but he doesn't always produce words on his own. He's getting there though and we love hearing him grow and learn more everyday. He counts to 3 now. He eats really well with his fork and spoon. His favorite foods are pineapple, chicken enchiladas, scrambled eggs, pears, apple sauce, rice, pancakes, breakfast sausage, greek yogurt, fruit snacks, and chocolate chips. He despises broccoli... he literally gags. He loves to color and finger paint. We go to the park everyday, weather permitting. When he watches tv, it's usually Barney or Backyardigans. He is totally into playing ball. He gets super excited when he says dog and he knows that the doggie barks. He likes to sing Baby Shark, Patty Cake, Ring Around the Rosie, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, and Bingo. And he loves to do the movements to all the songs. He plays with Nani(5) and Cassandra(almost 4) regularly as their mothers are my close friends. Isaac is a sweet and playful little boy! I love spending time with him and seeing him do bigger and better things everyday. It seems like each day he's doing something new and surprising that makes me stand back and say "Wow! He's growing up so fast!". I'm so thankful to have him in my life.
Matt is working nights at the hospital. It's been an adjustment but we're not doing too bad. He works 3 nights on, 2 off, then 2 on and 3 off. He's leaving for the Warrior Leadership Course at Fort Bragg on June 2. He'll be gone until the 21st. The course is a necessary one for E4 and E5 soldiers moving up or wanting to move up in rank. We should still be able to talk to him in the evenings. He's made a few friends here. He spends his spare time (when he's not with us) riding his motorcycle, playing xbox, and playing racquetball. We like to go on date nights to the movies or exploring areas like Georgetown and D.C.
I keep busy with Isaac. I've made two great friends here that I spend at least a few days a week with. We tag team the kids at the park, costco, the mall (where there's a play area), the zoo and just about anywhere we can get the kids out of the house while our husbands are sleeping (because they work nightshift).
I'm taking a cake decorating course at Michaels right now and I'm enjoying the night out once a week to get my creative juices flowing. I've also been sewing when I can and when I'm not wanting to just relax in the evenings. I'm steadily working on the house and decorating. I'm really enjoying the area and like to get Isaac out to explore with me.
All in all, life is good. We've found a church that is really large. We're struggling to get really involved but we're trying. I'm looking forward to opening up the blog again and being able to share our lives with friends. This was long but if you stuck it out, see you next time.
Marie
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