This, That and the Other

We can't believe it but it has been almost 3 weeks since our move to Decatur. As the old saying goes..."Time flies when you're having fun!"

These past 2 weeks have been quite humorous to say the least. During our 2nd week in Decatur the city found sediments in the water so we began to feel like the colonial people having to bring water in to bathe, flush toilets, etc. It was quite interesting seeing Chick-Fil-A pour our drinks out of 2 liters and limit us to only a small handful of ice chips. I told Daddy that I was going to start collecting 50 cents for each person that walked by our table checking to see if the restrooms were open. Quite hysterical to say the least. After recovering our water the next wave of "unusual Decatur behavior" began...

You got it! SNOW!

We had somewhere between 10-12 inches fall in our neighborhood. It was great packing snow. SG requested a snow princess castle, which Mommy attempted to build using an empty mop bucket. I had much more success with this snow than I did with the sand in Gulf Shores in October. However, I think SG enjoyed devouring the snow more than she liked playing in it. (We had to tell her to only eat the snow in yard that didn't have foot prints because we caught her a time or two while walking to our friends' house down the street trying to stop for a bite to eat.



Since we couldn't really go anywhere all day Monday due to the snow AND ice on the roads...we spent a lot of time with our friends the Echols. SG has really taken to their daughter, Reagan. They could be sisters if you look really fast. Peas in a pod!

After the snow finally subsided enough for the schools to reopen, SG had her first day of school at Church Street Academy (thanks Christy for the recommendation!). SG loved it! She loves school so much that I couldn't hold her from it at all. She will be in an older 2's class, but the neatest things are the "classes" that they go to throughout her time there. She will be going to a science, social studies, art, music, gym, and Bible class. The greatest thing is that she will be able to stay there, if we choose, through Kindergarten!

First Day of School

Daddy has had a busy week as well despite the snow. We had an impromptu choir practice on Thursday evening for an hour. Then...about 100 music ministry participants descended upon our home for a dessert social. It was sooo much fun! Mommy loves hosting people at our home so this was right up her alley. We loved the great fellowship had by all! Then this morning we had a packed house in the choir loft! We are looking forward to adding more chairs next week!

The Lord's blessings have been too numerous to count over the past few weeks. We are so thankful for the people that have been helping and loving on us! All we can say is...THANK YOU!

Off and Running!

Today is Daddy's 3rd day at our new church in Decatur. We are loving getting to know the community but most of all the people are so sweet!

SG and I spent this morning running a bunch of errands (without getting lost I might add). She is still trying to grasp the whole concept of this move. This afternoon she asked why we are living in a new house and where our otherhouse had gone. So I tried, in my best Mommy explanation, to explain it all to her.

I am enjoying having some extra time to really sort through all my to-do list that I had in Montgomery but never felt I could completely get it all done. I am learning, after finally cleaning out my e-mail box and reading my favorite frugal website about rearranging my schedule and making it actually work. I have set some pretty lofty, yet obtainable goals, for myself in the coming year.

The big news of this week is two fold:
1. SG had her quarterly Diabetes check-up yesterday and got a rave review from Dr.L in Birmingham. YEAH!
2. We have found a preschool for SG to attend and Mommy does not have to go too! This is a HUGE thing for all of us. We will make our final visit on Friday (prayers please) and SG will, hopefully, begin attending on Monday. She will maintain the 3 day schedule she had in Montgomery to try and keep some consistency with her former schedule. I am so excited to have Mommy time!

We cannot thank all of our sweet friends both in Montgomery and Decatur for all your prayers and support during our time of transition! We have seen God's hand at work in so many ways every step of the way! We give Him all glory and honor!