Finally an update!

Not sure how well we are doing at this blogging thing....but if you've been looking for an update from us, here it is.......

We are approaching the end of week 7 in Texas and truly feel like we are settling in. The weather has been great and we are enjoying our time outside. We are meeting some really great folks and love how God continues to go before us and provides for our needs.

Baby is almost 26 weeks along and doing great. Lots of moving around, so he should have no problem keeping up with big sis Norah.

Last week we had our first friends from Bloomington visit. Mr. Correll and Mr. Thomas (along with 2 work friends) were big fun for the girls! Great dinner company for us! And Mr. Thomas was able to help Emma answer a question that has been on her mind since we moved in ...."Do you think Mr. Thomas can touch the light in the entry way?" Answer =>

After this next stunt, Steve started the van, we thought we needed an ER visit!! =>

Part of what made Emma excited about moving to Texas was being closer to her good buddy Gavin. So we made a 6 hour road trip to Arkansas this past weekend. The kids had an absolute blast riding on the go-cart, 4 wheeler and playing near the pond and in the mud.

No Arkansas trip would be complete without an animal story. This one involves a possum (rather possums) for our future story telling! There is a twist though - it's not Nickie and Nancy this time but Ross. Let's just say if the Possum Queen pagent in Booneville found out what he did he might lose his 2nd place trophy! You'll have to ask him about it if you want more details.

On a sadder note - Emma's first pet Dorothy the fish died today. She has been with us for 8 months. What a trooper - even survived the move. She will be missed, but we are going to move on and find another fish this weekend. Also, somehow the girls and Steve got me to agree to some pet frogs. Those will be joining us in June.

We are planning a Midwest visit (Illinois, Iowa and Indiana) before travel becomes completely out of the question, ie too many pit stops for Mommy! June 5th - June 13th. Plan to be at Eastview on 6/6! Hope to see some of you there.

I'm quite certain there are other things to report, but those are the highlights my tired mind can think of. Take Care Y'all!

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Big day at our house yesterday. Dr. Appt went well and baby is healthy!

God has decided to continue with the theme of change and new experiences. So to add to our joy and fun Baby #3 is going to be a boy!

Norah insists that she wants a girl, but did soften this morning to say she loves babies. We are sure she will love this one with the same passion she has for everything else in life.

Texas living update:

We are getting more settled all the time here in Frisco.

Emma - Finishing her second week of school - she is enjoying Fisher Elem. She definitely thinks of her Grove friends & neighborhood friends often and has plans to write them this weekend.

Steve - settling in at work. Learning the tricks for getting to/from work in the least congested way. Hoping his car survives the pace on the Tollway! He is over the disappointing end to the Illini season (at least he seems to be!). Great spring weather certainly helps with that.

Norah & Nancy - getting back into our routine of BSF and Moms In Touch prayer time. So great to meet new friends through these international groups. Still trying to unpack a few more boxes each day - I think they are like rabbits and multiply quickly!

Hammie - ???? who is this many of you are thinking! It's our squirrel. Before moving Norah was very upset that we couldn't bring our 'pet' squirrel from Illinois with us. Hard to explain that we couldn't catch him much less transport him. Anyway - yesterday morning, who should we find in our backyard under the bird feeder....Hammie!!! The girls and I were thrilled. Brave little guy - lots of dogs in our neighborhood!

Church - we are so excited to have found Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. Feels so much like Eastview I expect to look down the row and see at least 5-10 friends!! We are excited to get plugged in there.

Update from last post - finally took Norah to repair the damage from her hair cutting experience. She was a little princess at a place called Sweet and Sassy. Came out with glitter in her hair and on her face - loved every minute of it!

We hope you have a wonderful and blessed Easter. Praise God that Jesus is alive and risen.