The End Is Near

What a whirlwind! I feel so out of touch this week. We just finally got everything moved! About 1/2 of our "stuff" is in a storage unit, and the other half is up at our new place (most still in boxes, though). Brent and I have a goal to get everything unpacked this weekend, and be box free! And even thought there is still alot of work left to do, it does not even compare to the stress of deciding what goes with us and what goes to storage, how do we get everything moved, who is going to help Brent with the big things (like the sofa bed??? not me! thanks Josh Paschall!!) , and just all the stress of leaving an apartment. It has been a busy week!

Lot's of changes this week too!

*Judah is sleeping in a big boy bed! And he loves it! It took a little getting used to, but he has made the transition fairly easily.

*He is also eating at the bar on a barstool, no more high chair!

*Jager has 2 new doggie buddies that live up here with the family. Cooper, a 2 year old Bulldog, and Cory, a 1 year old shephard mix. They all get along really well, and have worn each other out playing until all hours of the night.

*We are switching from Cable to Dirct TV, I know, kindof silly to be excited about, but nonetheless, excited to get it all hooked up. Judah is getting sick of watching the same DVD's over and over. (And I need my Survivor)

*I just heard some news from Brent. The company he works for is getting so busy, they are looking to possibly start up a new crew, and Brent may be asked to be a foreman for that crew. So keep him in your prayers. He loved having his own crew in Boise, and would be equally excited to do it again!

And here are some great bonuses of living where we are now! ( I have to think of the bonuses b/c we are now 15 minutes from anywhere, and so positive thinking is saving me...)

*a huge fenced in yard for Jager and Judah to play in

*a lagre concrete basketball court and concrete path around the yard for Judah to ride his bike on! (and no parking lot!!!)

*being closer to nature (I saw a coyote on the way to town yesterday!)

*saving $800/month on rent :)

*a private pool and spa when it gets warm enough!

*less square footage to clean

*getting to know the fire danger everyday! (we pass through an ecological reserve area to get home, and there is one of those smokey bear signs with the fire danger on it! It is low today.. .. .. this isn't our sign, just one like ours.) *We are about 15 minutes away from any fast food, so this will force me to do more cooking! That is a good thing, right?

*A freash start is always fun in some ways. Getting to re-organize everything, re-arrange things, you know.. .. ..it feels like I just did that about a year ago... ... ... ...

Here are a few pictures of moving

Judah "helping"

Napping on the floor of the half-empty apartment.. .. ..

Oh, and a cute one of Judah and Benjy from last week!

Have a great weekend everyone! And, if you think about Brent and his job situation, would you pray? thank you!