Our computer is now en route to HP. We had several issues getting the info off of it, but now (I think) the problem is solved. I am itching to get some new pictures up on here. The boys are growing by the day. They hardly look like the little boys in the top banner.
I have gotten a breath of fresh air with unpacking. We are getting so close to getting everyone unpacked, then it's on to the fun stuff, decorating :)
Andy is still looking for a job, nothing interesting as of late to report.
Seems like all the same news, just a different day, huh?
We had a great trip up to MD to see Gigi, GranRan and Mimi. It was so nice to get away and visit with family. We feel so blessed to have them so close. And are so excited to have Julie even closer! She'll be moving back to Charlottesville in a few weeks to finish out her last year of undergrad here at UVa. We just cannot wait to have her so close to us. We have her room all ready and waiting for her in case she decides to come back early, hint hint.
You all are being so patient with the lack of posts. I promise I won't disappoint once our computer is up and running.
Off to make some biscuits for our fresh black berries we got at the farmer's market! Yum. Just another reason why we love C-ville. A farmer's market Wednesdays and Saturdays!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Let's Get the Party Started
Andy and I are busy getting Samuel's presents assembled and getting our dinner for tomorrow night ready. I'm here at the library researching dirt dessert recipes. It's my absolute favorite thing in the world and it has become Samuel's as well. We even had a grown up, socially acceptable form of it at our wedding, gummy worms included!
We haven't planned much else for his birthday tomorrow. We're keeping it simple. But, after he is given his presents I'm sure there won't be a shortage of fun!
We haven't planned much else for his birthday tomorrow. We're keeping it simple. But, after he is given his presents I'm sure there won't be a shortage of fun!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Computer Still Down
We haven't had much time to spend on the computer since we moved, which is a good thing, since it's still not working! We took it to Best Buy and the Geek Squad let us know that our wireless card has disappeared. The computer is 18 months old, but fortunately, they have extended the warranty on that computer since they've been having a lot of problems with it. So, either tomorrow or Wednesday we will be able to send the computer to HP and they will install a new mother board for FREE, shipping included! What a blessing! Praise the Lord our local library is only about 2 miles away, which is where we go to check emails, etc.
Our internal battery is completely dead and our power cord for some unknown reason has a tear in it and has to be in the exact right position for the computer to stay powered on. We've looked into replacing both of those things, but are just being stubborn because they will both cost about $100 each. Eventually we'll have to bite the bullet and pay for them, but now is not looking like a good time to do that.
Sorry for the lack of posts. I know many of you are curious to know what's going on with us. But, believe us, no news is good news. Andy is still looking for a job and I am still unpacking. Life has been crazy, but we see it calming down shortly. God is providing our every needs. We have found a church that we are excited about and have gone all three Sundays since we've been here. We shall see if He continues to confirm that that is where He would have us serve.
We are anticipating Samuel's 2nd birthday on Thursday. It's unbelievable he will be 2. Time has flown. We cannot wait to celebrate it this weekend with Gigi, Gran Ran and Mimi. It will be a blast! And I'm also looking forward to internet access there. I'll bring my camera hub so I can upload lots of pictures for you all. Believe me when I say lots! Come prepared :)
Our internal battery is completely dead and our power cord for some unknown reason has a tear in it and has to be in the exact right position for the computer to stay powered on. We've looked into replacing both of those things, but are just being stubborn because they will both cost about $100 each. Eventually we'll have to bite the bullet and pay for them, but now is not looking like a good time to do that.
Sorry for the lack of posts. I know many of you are curious to know what's going on with us. But, believe us, no news is good news. Andy is still looking for a job and I am still unpacking. Life has been crazy, but we see it calming down shortly. God is providing our every needs. We have found a church that we are excited about and have gone all three Sundays since we've been here. We shall see if He continues to confirm that that is where He would have us serve.
We are anticipating Samuel's 2nd birthday on Thursday. It's unbelievable he will be 2. Time has flown. We cannot wait to celebrate it this weekend with Gigi, Gran Ran and Mimi. It will be a blast! And I'm also looking forward to internet access there. I'll bring my camera hub so I can upload lots of pictures for you all. Believe me when I say lots! Come prepared :)
Friday, July 4, 2008
Dream Come True
We have a park at the end of our street that is just wonderful. It has a huge playground and then a water area with several features in it. It could not be more perfect for our sweet Samuel. He absolutely loves it. Joseph loves it too!
After life on the honey farm where there were no other kids in sight for miles, this is a much welcomed change for Samuel. There are so many other kids around he hardly knows what to think sometimes.
Life is Charlottesville is proving to be a much welcomed change for the whole family. We already feel comfortable calling it home!
After life on the honey farm where there were no other kids in sight for miles, this is a much welcomed change for Samuel. There are so many other kids around he hardly knows what to think sometimes.
Life is Charlottesville is proving to be a much welcomed change for the whole family. We already feel comfortable calling it home!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
M-Ville to C-Ville
We are starting to get more and more settled each day. It already feels like home. I've been able to upload all of our picture to our computer so stay tuned for lots of updated!
Our trip to Virginia went extremely well. The boys were perfect in the car. Our only drama was when Samuel dropped his blanket he would steal Joseph's and that would of course make the frog cry! Andy and his mom rode in the truck and did their own thing while me and the boys and the dog and the bird rode in the car. We met up a couple times a day at a rest stop or for lunch but most of the time we were on our own. It made the trip go much quicker since my stops were for longer but I could drive much faster than the truck.
The trip was pretty uneventful except for the mysterious disappearing act of the camera. After our night on the road we were all packing up and heading out of the hotel. Andy specifically told me exactly where he put the camera. I heard him and moved on. At the last minute we realized that we had packed Gamba's bed in the overhead carrier and we usually put it in the back for him to lay on. So Andy got into the carrier and got it. He used the car keys to open the top and then headed for the truck. I went up there to close the lid.
Then I drove off.
I called Andy twice and tried to convince him that he did not in fact put the camera where he said he put it and to think really hard what he did with it. He assured me he put it right where he said he did.
I was not convinced.
I had pulled over twice to search the car and was convinced that it was not in the car. I had even checked the roof carrier thinking maybe he put it in there when he went to get Gamba's bed out.
So, I called them and asked them if they would take a picture of the 'Welcome to Virginia' sign since were were just about to head into Virginia. Right after we got into Virginia I stopped at the welcome center for a stop. There was the same welcome sign I had just seen on the road at the welcome center. As I was going over all of the pictures that were on the camera and pleading with the Lord to not allow this camera to be lost I spotted it. It was on the top of the car!!! It was wedged under the roof rack! It had been there the entire time. It stayed on top of the car for 120 MILES!!! How amazing!!!
I of course had to call Andy and apologize for accusing him of mis-placing the camera. In my defense he is notorious for putting things on top of the car and driving off and I NEVER do such things. Well, I ate my words this time :) I learned two very important lessons here... don't assume, and never say never. I blamed Andy the entire time for the camera being lost, and even after I found it, I blamed it on him for putting it up there. We are not certain of what actually happened to it, but chances are, I did it. I was very humbled. Hopefully next time I won't be so prideful.
As insignificant as this camera is in the big scheme of life, it's important to me. I was enjoying so much documenting this trip and having it captured in all of our pictures along the way. I was heartbroken over the idea that they would all be lost. The Lord knew that. He knew this camera was important to me. I truly believe he allowed the camera to stay on the car that whole way knowing how much it meant to me.
He knows me and He loves me and He loves seeing me enjoy my hobbies. I believe that not only does the Lord provide for us in big ways he also provides for us in the small. This was such a great reminder of how much my God loves me.
So, now that I have our camera, I can post pictures of our trip.
And yes, I was able to get a picture of the 'Virginia Welcomes You' sign in the parking lot right after I found the camera.
God is so good.
Our trip to Virginia went extremely well. The boys were perfect in the car. Our only drama was when Samuel dropped his blanket he would steal Joseph's and that would of course make the frog cry! Andy and his mom rode in the truck and did their own thing while me and the boys and the dog and the bird rode in the car. We met up a couple times a day at a rest stop or for lunch but most of the time we were on our own. It made the trip go much quicker since my stops were for longer but I could drive much faster than the truck.
The trip was pretty uneventful except for the mysterious disappearing act of the camera. After our night on the road we were all packing up and heading out of the hotel. Andy specifically told me exactly where he put the camera. I heard him and moved on. At the last minute we realized that we had packed Gamba's bed in the overhead carrier and we usually put it in the back for him to lay on. So Andy got into the carrier and got it. He used the car keys to open the top and then headed for the truck. I went up there to close the lid.
Then I drove off.
I called Andy twice and tried to convince him that he did not in fact put the camera where he said he put it and to think really hard what he did with it. He assured me he put it right where he said he did.
I was not convinced.
I had pulled over twice to search the car and was convinced that it was not in the car. I had even checked the roof carrier thinking maybe he put it in there when he went to get Gamba's bed out.
So, I called them and asked them if they would take a picture of the 'Welcome to Virginia' sign since were were just about to head into Virginia. Right after we got into Virginia I stopped at the welcome center for a stop. There was the same welcome sign I had just seen on the road at the welcome center. As I was going over all of the pictures that were on the camera and pleading with the Lord to not allow this camera to be lost I spotted it. It was on the top of the car!!! It was wedged under the roof rack! It had been there the entire time. It stayed on top of the car for 120 MILES!!! How amazing!!!
I of course had to call Andy and apologize for accusing him of mis-placing the camera. In my defense he is notorious for putting things on top of the car and driving off and I NEVER do such things. Well, I ate my words this time :) I learned two very important lessons here... don't assume, and never say never. I blamed Andy the entire time for the camera being lost, and even after I found it, I blamed it on him for putting it up there. We are not certain of what actually happened to it, but chances are, I did it. I was very humbled. Hopefully next time I won't be so prideful.
As insignificant as this camera is in the big scheme of life, it's important to me. I was enjoying so much documenting this trip and having it captured in all of our pictures along the way. I was heartbroken over the idea that they would all be lost. The Lord knew that. He knew this camera was important to me. I truly believe he allowed the camera to stay on the car that whole way knowing how much it meant to me.
He knows me and He loves me and He loves seeing me enjoy my hobbies. I believe that not only does the Lord provide for us in big ways he also provides for us in the small. This was such a great reminder of how much my God loves me.
So, now that I have our camera, I can post pictures of our trip.
And yes, I was able to get a picture of the 'Virginia Welcomes You' sign in the parking lot right after I found the camera.God is so good.
Moving Made Easy
This was our easiest move yet.
We completely eliminated having to use the stairs up to our apartment!
We completely eliminated having to use the stairs up to our apartment!
Innovative Idea
In a way to become more 'green' around our house and to try to conserve more resources we have eliminated using paper towels. So before we left I had our paper towel holder in a pile of things to give away. Samuel immediately saw a good use for it. I thought it was quite inventive! I love to see his mind at work. It's amazing to see what they come up with.
Mr. Lanny
Lanny is the bee keeper at the honey farm. We got to be very close friends with him. He and Samuel have a very special bond. They are two peas in a pod. We tried to get in as much time as we could at Mr. Lanny's house before we left. Here are some pictures of the two of them.
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