6 weeks

With as much as I have enjoyed being in Oregon I am so excited to be going back to Florida. In Florida is my family, and life long friends that I miss horribly. My past is there and I enjoy reminiscing. I am also looking forward to a fresh start in a new place. I look forward to an exciting new chapter in my life. Those who know me well know that I have had a rough few years with friends, gossip, and just plain betrayal. I learned some very important life lessons and look at people and the world in general in a very different way. Out of these trials I have rediscovered the life long friendships from my past and developed one very special friendship here. I will miss her very much, but we understand that I must leave in order to improve my life and the life of my family.

So, we have 6 weeks. Six weeks to find a home, pack, and plan our trip across the country. It is going to be so much fun. We will see family along the way and some sights we haven't seen before. Not to mention we will get to spend some bonding time with our kids. So, this starts my countdown to home.

April snow

See the white flake in the center right of the picture?

That's the snow. Ok it's not alot but it is still SNOW!

IT"S SNOWING...IN APRIL...WHAT? Isn't it spring? Our weather is so messed up that in 7 days we have gone from sunny and 78 to snowing, gloomy and 32. What is happening?

Update on Spring

I guess the sun got scared. We're back to the dreary weather. Even the kids are getting sick of the "yucky" weather. We are praying for sun!!!

We SAW THE SUN!!

Oh, the sun came out today all day. It was a beautiful day!! I know you must be thinking I'm crazy being so excited for sunshine, but you must realize it has been too long since we have had a warm spring day where we could be outside in shorts and t-shirts. In the land of "gloom and dreary" weather these days are few and far between at this time of the year. I wish the great weather could stay longer, but the weatherman predicts colder weather for tomorrow. Let's pray he's wrong. It is possible. Oregon weather people are not known for thier accuracey in predicting the weather.

So, the kids and I spent the day just lounging around outside. They are pooped and got to bed early so now I can enjoy some quiet time on my own before I go to bed.

Maybe spring HAS actually sprung here!

We're Home

Back from Florida and recouping. I have been working diligently trying to get unpacked and my house back in order. You know how much laundry is piled up after 6 people have come back from vacation? Let me tell you, it takes up an entire room.

Anyway I thought I would share some pics of the kids. We had a great time!!

Gavin got Baptised. Doesn't he look sweet!

They made hotels for the lizards. There are tons of lizards in Florida and they thought the lizards should have better living conditions. Look! Gavin's even has a pool and an all you can eat salad bar!

McKenna loves to play Grandma's piano.