Playground Fun...

We love the playground.  We go at least 3 times a week... it's really good for the soul.

We went tonight to our favorite park... it's always empty because it's at a school.  That's really the best part.

I took my camera because I realized I hadn't been taking many pictures lately and wound up with some really great ones.

I love this one.  Zoey is so thoughtful and constantly examining things... I think  you can tell.  She's very peaceful.

There are pretty large fields around the playground and we usually walk around a bit before heading home.

This one is getting way too old.  I'd like to stop the clock for a while.

Yes, she's still wild and crazy.

They're both exactly how we like them... just themselves.  We are so happy with life right now.  Big changes are coming but we're still savoring every moment.

Amish...

I recently watched this documentary and I'm in the middle of reading this book series.  My overall perspective... I wish I was Amish.

Babies...

I just finished watching this brilliant documentary.  It basically chronicles the lives of 4 babies living in VERY different environments (as you can probably tell from the picture).  Overall, I would suggest this to anyone.  It was very entertaining.  However, for those mothers out there like me, get ready for some heart ache.  While I try not to judge others for their parenting choices I will judge those who simply don't parent.  I was dying for one of these babies to have a single moment in the arms of their mother. 
This documentary left me feeling a bit sad but, all in all, very grateful to have the opportunity to raise my children in America.  Along with all of the media bombardment that we have to put up with, we also have the ability to keep our houses sanitary and our children fed.  Thank you Lord for that. 
This movie is "view instant" on Netflix for those of you who subscribe!  Go watch it... then hug your kids.

Just plain fun...

A few days ago we received a statement from the credit union for our auto loan.  Of course, with the move and whatnot, we've been trying to really plan our budget well so that we have the cash to move without scraping by.  Well, the statement indicated that we didn't owe another payment on our car until November.  Wade does our bills so he asked me to call and make sure that was correct since he didn't remember paying extra ever.  I called this morning only to find out that we actually aren't due for another payment until December 15!!!  AMAZING!!!  I don't know how He did it but the Lord worked this out for us.  They said we were ahead and I'm not going to fight them.  So, officially, our car payment isn't due until we're through moving!!!  HOORAY!!! I'm having a great day... things like that are just plain fun! :) 

Hair...

So, apparently, plagues normally tighten their grip on more than one victim at a time.  I just finished reading my friend Erin's blog post titled "Hair..."  I started laughing the minute I saw it because it's now almost 11pm and I'm sitting at the computer my alloted 30 minutes while my hair color sets.  Hilarious. 

Erin was talking about an article she read all about "mom hair."  Having been such a hair diva in high school this is something that strikes to the core of who I am.  Tonight as I was doing my hair I actually thought to myself, "This is mom hair."  YUCK!!!  I'm dying for a change... and so is my friend Erin.

So, I'm off to rinse my color and hoping that my current emotional state regarding my hair goes right down the drain with it... fingers crossed.

I'm lame...

It's 11:30am and both my girls are already napping... ah... it's a good day.  However, I sat down at my computer to research a few things for our move and I can't stop thinking about two things: a chicken salad sandwich on a nice flaky croissant and super sweet iced tea.  Both things are in my kitchen and that equals the end of my post.  I'm gonna go put my feet up and indulge for a minute.  Do the same if you can! :)

A Possible Crash Landing...

My husband's interview went well yesterday.  It's for a better position than he suspected, which was a very welcome surprise.  The next step in the process is to interview with a panel of supervisors and complete their aptitude and math tests.  I'm sure he'll do great.

They're wanting to fill the position as soon as possible, so I guess that could mean a possible crash landing for us.  We've planned all along to go in November and have been on a packing schedule that would end at just the right time.  If we have to move in the two weeks or even month I'm a bit worried that things might start getting shoved in boxes with no organization what-so-ever.  YUCK!!

All things aside, a job would be a good thing... so I'm not complaining.  I'm actually very excited that there's an opportunity that's presented itself.  Like I said, the Lord is working in ways we haven't seen for a while and we're gladly following!

Good day all... until next time.

Walking Down The Country Road

So, here we are... starting a new blog, a new life, a new home, a new journey.  Well, at least we're on our way to all of those things.  Recently life has thrown us more than a few curve balls.  We're definitely not where we expected to be or going where we expected to be going.

As of yesterday, we have a contract on our home in Missouri.  It had been on the market 42 days and we couldn't be happier to be saying goodbye.  We are definitely thanking the Lord for allowing us to sell it so quickly.  There are lots of memories in this house... the birth of both our children, the birth of my culinary skills, the birth of a spiritual vision for our family.  However, most recently, we have a vision of where we're going that puts all emotion aside when thinking of leaving this place.

As of Thanksgiving, we'll be taking up residence near San Antonio, TX.  Yes, it's a long shot from where we are now.  We'll be closer to family, closer to the equator, closer to Whataburger!!!  Needless to say, we're ready to go.  We'll be living with my parents while we look for a place to live, so that takes a few wories off the table.  I have already found a doctor for this pregnancy... HOORAY!!!  And we have a phone interview at 4:30 today for a job for my husband.  The Lord is working in ways we haven't seen in a while and it feels so good.

Anyway, for those of you reading this, please know we love the heck out of you.  We'll miss those we're leaving like CRAZY!!!  It's so surreal spending time with you all knowing we're seeing you for some of the last times.  I'm crying now... hormones... and this is why I'm not going to get sentamental with any of you in person.  I'm an ugly crier!  :)  For those we're coming to, we can't wait to be with you.  I'm so excited to make Christmas cookies and candies with my mom this year and actually be able to go Christmas shopping together and not online! 

Altogether, this is the biggest change our family has ever gone through, so please... pray for us.  We're hoping the Lord draws us even closer together than He already has.  He truly is so good all the time. 

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LOVE YOU ALL!!
Di