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I promise to try to do better than once a week updates! I had the best intentions of updating this past weekend but had a computer glitch which put a hold on things. Fortunately, I am back in the saddle again.
We had a very good week last week with school and made some progress on the house as well. Natalie seems to be adjusting well to school. She really likes her teachers. We had the entire weekend at home so we felt like we were able to make some good progress as well as have a little family fun.
The girls were invited to their first birthday party (in Meridian) Friday night. It was a High School Musical karaoke party so you can just imagine who was in the thick of it! The girls had a great time and it gave Frankie and I a good opportunity to meet some new people, including some of our neighbors. Natalie hung around at the party after we left and came home with a friend. From what I understand from several of the adults that were still there, she made quite an impression with her singing abilities. I wish I could take credit for that but unfortunately, that was not a talent that God chose to bless me with. All I can do is make a joyful noise! I am including a couple of pictures of the girls stage time.
Karaoke Queens!
Saturday proved to be our most fruitful day as I was able to tackle a good bit in the house and Frankie was able to conquer a little bit more of the yard - both a prime example of the analogy of eating an elephant, one bite at a time. The yard is a challenge and has taken a little navigating to get through it. We have noticed that some of early work we have done has been fruitful - we have found grass growing in the areas we have been seeding. We were doubtful that anything was going to grow from that round of seeding because we thought most of it had washed away. The girls spent the day visiting between friends houses - these are big decisions to make these days. I am posting some pictures of them with a couple of their new friends. Anabelle is Alyson's new friend and they enjoy riding in their jeeps together. Lexi (blue shorts) and Rosalie (khaki shorts)are Natalie's friends. Having friends so close by has been such a blessing but we are also having to learn how to manage our time now with so many choices to make each day (homework, playing, eating, sleeping, etc.)! We are so grateful to have those choices to be faced with though. A sign that we are truly blessed.
Alyson & Anabelle * Traveling Tots * Lexi, Natalie & Rosalie
Check out the hat!
Sunday we finally had the opportunity to visit one of the local churches. We visited New Hope Baptist Church and really enjoyed our day there. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and the service itself was very good as well.
We are almost half way through this week already and we feel like we are finally settling in to some sort of routine. Some days it feels as if we got here yesterday (at least based on the appearance of our house)and some days it feels as if we have always been here which is just another confirmation that we are right where we are supposed to be right now. We enjoyed somewhat of a lazy evening today visiting with some neighbors and watching the girls playing in the rain. Hope you enjoy the pics.
Singing in the rain
We had a very good week last week with school and made some progress on the house as well. Natalie seems to be adjusting well to school. She really likes her teachers. We had the entire weekend at home so we felt like we were able to make some good progress as well as have a little family fun.
The girls were invited to their first birthday party (in Meridian) Friday night. It was a High School Musical karaoke party so you can just imagine who was in the thick of it! The girls had a great time and it gave Frankie and I a good opportunity to meet some new people, including some of our neighbors. Natalie hung around at the party after we left and came home with a friend. From what I understand from several of the adults that were still there, she made quite an impression with her singing abilities. I wish I could take credit for that but unfortunately, that was not a talent that God chose to bless me with. All I can do is make a joyful noise! I am including a couple of pictures of the girls stage time.
Karaoke Queens!
Saturday proved to be our most fruitful day as I was able to tackle a good bit in the house and Frankie was able to conquer a little bit more of the yard - both a prime example of the analogy of eating an elephant, one bite at a time. The yard is a challenge and has taken a little navigating to get through it. We have noticed that some of early work we have done has been fruitful - we have found grass growing in the areas we have been seeding. We were doubtful that anything was going to grow from that round of seeding because we thought most of it had washed away. The girls spent the day visiting between friends houses - these are big decisions to make these days. I am posting some pictures of them with a couple of their new friends. Anabelle is Alyson's new friend and they enjoy riding in their jeeps together. Lexi (blue shorts) and Rosalie (khaki shorts)are Natalie's friends. Having friends so close by has been such a blessing but we are also having to learn how to manage our time now with so many choices to make each day (homework, playing, eating, sleeping, etc.)! We are so grateful to have those choices to be faced with though. A sign that we are truly blessed.
Alyson & Anabelle * Traveling Tots * Lexi, Natalie & Rosalie
Check out the hat!
Sunday we finally had the opportunity to visit one of the local churches. We visited New Hope Baptist Church and really enjoyed our day there. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and the service itself was very good as well.
We are almost half way through this week already and we feel like we are finally settling in to some sort of routine. Some days it feels as if we got here yesterday (at least based on the appearance of our house)and some days it feels as if we have always been here which is just another confirmation that we are right where we are supposed to be right now. We enjoyed somewhat of a lazy evening today visiting with some neighbors and watching the girls playing in the rain. Hope you enjoy the pics.
Singing in the rain
1 comment:
Good job, Kristi!! Love the pictures. Especially love that hat (on the lawn mower). Too funny!
Rachel
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