Moving right along

I am not liking this moving thing. Kevin is a pro. He is packing and getting things physically ready. I am working more on the emotional side. As we say bye to friends I have made over the past 7 or so years, I know each of them have been in my life for a reason, and I am so thankful for them.

Kayleen came over and celebrated an early Christmas with us and the kids. I got some flannel directly from Michigan, and am thankful for the friend who taught me some of the basics of motherhood just as I was getting started. I have loved watching her grow in her faith, and watching God move in her.

I met my friend Angela at the mall today, she is an amazing woman of God who looks to Him in every situation. I have enjoyed her friendship, her prayers, and it seemed as we shared our lives together our struggles were parallel, and we knew that God directed both of us.
Here Kevin and I are celebrating our anniversary at the Top of the Hub, we braved Boston one final time. It was amazing to look onto the city and spend time with Kevin as we reflected on our time here, and what is to come.
A little out of order, but Noah is so cute.
We all got dressed up, here is a good family photo from this past weekend.
This is Bill, the trash man. We have had an interesting friendship only seeing him on Mondays, but it was a blessing watching the kids say hi to him, the gifts that he gave, and as we first moved to Lowell, he was a precious constant. His family has had some health issues, and now I don't think I can pass a garbage truck without sending up a prayer for him.
It is going to be a whirlwind of a week, but here is a precious clip from church this past weekend. Rachel was a pro at the singing and hand motions, Daniel said he didn't really like all the people looking at him, but I have a feeling this is going to become a family classic.

Changes

It has been a longer while since updating this post, because lots is going on! Kevin got a job in NY, we are leaving in two weeks, and we got a house in NY. So pretty crazy. Kevin is doing a great job of packing, I am doing well trying to keep out of his way to do the things he needs to do.

We will really miss the church, and the kids have been enjoying Rainbows on Wednesday nights. We have been learning about spiritual gifts on Wednesdays for the adults, and it is funny that was the same teaching I received when we first moved here almost eight years ago.

We took some time to enjoy the zoo this week. I love watching the excitement with the kids as they see the animals and explore.
Kayleen went with us, she spoiled the kids with some delicious lollipops.
Noah totally sugar high-ed.
It's not a real wolf, but the kids really enjoyed it none the less.
This week is our anniversary and Thanksgiving. We are going to continue on the packing and saying good-bye theme, and go out on Friday night to the Top of the Hub for an anniversary dinner and a night on the town. I am Thankful for a husband who likes to organize and pack, a wonderful 8 year marriage, and for God leading us in this new way!

Trees and Pees

Howdy Partner...

Noah has been playing very well with Daniel's train set...so far he can only be Rosie, but I am thinking Noah may need to have train characters of his own. He makes the noises, and stays on the tracks and everything.
The rest of the blog will be devoted to the trees and pees. When Daniel was learning the potty training, it took a while for us to teach him to go outside. Now he does it everywhere, when I least expect it. Here he is with his little brother watching at the cemetery...any suggestions? To my credit, I was on the other side of the rock, and didn't know what he was doing until I came around the corner. Maybe it is another one of those things they just grow out of.
The kids are enjoying trees, and climbing them. Daniel has discovered the roots and looks for them too.

We are heading out to NY on Friday, quick trip, and will post pictures of Michael's birthday celebration when we return!