Two weeks in

We have been residents of NC for two weeks now.  Sometimes it feels just like a vacation but more and more this is feeling like home.  Everything has been unpacked and are house is feeling more like home every day.  Micah is thoroughly enjoying having friends all around - there is always someone to play with.  The townhouse to our right there is a 7 year old boy and the townhouse to our left, there is a 5 year old boy (as well as 7 & 9 year old girls).  I couldn't ask for better neighbors.

God has blessed us richly!   

We got Micah registered for school this week.  He got assigned a brand new school.  As of Monday, there were only 35 students registered for the entire school!  By the end of this school year they are hoping to have 100 students.  At first we weren't thrilled about the assignment, mainly because we didn't know about the school.  But now we are excited that we will have the opportunity to help create the culture of this new school.  Micah will get to be a part of creating school colors, a mascot and I'm sure much more.  What a great experience it will be.

Nate is taking one summer class that will begin in about two weeks.  Until then he is trying his best to enjoy the down time but it can be difficult as historically we have been on the go so much.  We are trying to not take for granted this down time.

I'm settling into a new work life.  Working from home full time has it's advantages and disadvantages.  Thankfully I am being productive and the boys know not to disturb me while I'm working.  However I am feeling a bit disconnected from my workgroup.  But overall it's been a wonderful experience.  And I get coffee and meals delivered to my desk - what service!

The weather has cooled off just a bit.  We had way too many days of record breaking heat - 100+ (over 110 with the heat index).  Thankfully we have had some rain which has cooled it down.  This is much more like what I thought it would be.  

That's all for now.  Be blessed and be a blessing!

Micah and our neighbor, Daniel (5), both lost the same tooth on the same day.

Micah with some new friends outside our townhouse

The view from my new office