As you can see below, we had a lovely Easter. Carolyn woke up to find her Easter Basket--complete with the Veggie Tales video, Lord of the Beans, a lady bug counting book, and, of course, a singing duck!
Carolyn got all dolled up in her Easter Dress and sweater from Gramma K, and we were off to church.
When we got home Carolyn had an Easter Egg hunt, and played all day in her Easter clothes... just because she was so cute I couldn't bear to change her into anything else.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Officially Back
Yes, internet world, we are back.
As an update--the road trip was long and full of mountains. We took a new route to avoid one mountain pass that we were concerned was snowy. So... instead we drove in some very mountainy mountains for four days instead of just 1.5. Not as bad as I thought it would be. I am officially not a flatland driver. Oh, if Mr. Sandborg (isn't that our old Driver's Ed teachers name first-homers?) could see me now.
The house is great. Dad and I unpacked the important things in record time. For an AARP member and the mother of a toddler I think we're pretty darned impressive. We had four days before Andy got home and nearly everything that makes a house housish was moved in before he got here.
And then, Andy got home. He requested a welcome home meal of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup and macaroni and cheese. The boat actually beat his want of steak out of him. Poor guy. He got his wish, and we got Daddy back. Carolyn and he picked up right away. Now Carolyn can't get enough of Daddy. And oh by the way--she says, "Daddy" every single stinkin day. I've still yet to get a "Mama" out of her. Well, maybe once. But it's debatable.
In the meantime, we've been tiptoeing through tulips, getting lost in state parks (that deserves it's very own blog entry with pictures and narration), Andy has been working way too many hours, and Carolyn has been walking and dancing and growing and having fun being a one-year old.
So here we are. Andy is on leave for a few days, and we have big plans... to stay put.
And thus ends the official we're back update.
As an update--the road trip was long and full of mountains. We took a new route to avoid one mountain pass that we were concerned was snowy. So... instead we drove in some very mountainy mountains for four days instead of just 1.5. Not as bad as I thought it would be. I am officially not a flatland driver. Oh, if Mr. Sandborg (isn't that our old Driver's Ed teachers name first-homers?) could see me now.
The house is great. Dad and I unpacked the important things in record time. For an AARP member and the mother of a toddler I think we're pretty darned impressive. We had four days before Andy got home and nearly everything that makes a house housish was moved in before he got here.
And then, Andy got home. He requested a welcome home meal of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup and macaroni and cheese. The boat actually beat his want of steak out of him. Poor guy. He got his wish, and we got Daddy back. Carolyn and he picked up right away. Now Carolyn can't get enough of Daddy. And oh by the way--she says, "Daddy" every single stinkin day. I've still yet to get a "Mama" out of her. Well, maybe once. But it's debatable.
In the meantime, we've been tiptoeing through tulips, getting lost in state parks (that deserves it's very own blog entry with pictures and narration), Andy has been working way too many hours, and Carolyn has been walking and dancing and growing and having fun being a one-year old.
So here we are. Andy is on leave for a few days, and we have big plans... to stay put.
And thus ends the official we're back update.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
FYI
Friday kidlet and me, along with "Pa-pa"--caravanning in his mini-van are going to again cross the western 2/3s of the country to go HOME. Home is such a sweet word. In less than a couple of weeks we'll be back in my husband's arms again, unpacking, and arranging our new house.
If you are one who prays, please pray for us. The journey is long and we're all weary.... And reunions are joyful, but anxiety-laden.
When we have internet access again (please God, let it be high-speed), I'll be back.
If you are one who prays, please pray for us. The journey is long and we're all weary.... And reunions are joyful, but anxiety-laden.
When we have internet access again (please God, let it be high-speed), I'll be back.
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