Catching Up and Moving On

Well, much has gone on since my last post and yet I have no pictures to show for it...sorry Mom. I promise to dust my camera off and start snapping away again soon.

We drove home from San Diego around Christmas time, just in time for the big blizzard! Chains were required all the way from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA so we made it all the way to Tumwater, WA until the 1st chain fell off, then just North of Olympia when the 2nd fell off. We were so close to home and didn't want to stop so we just kept going, only 30 mph, but we were determined to make it and we did. The boys did great thanks to a quick stop at a Costco in CA to buy a portable DVD player. That was one of the best items we have ever purchased, worth every penny.

We had a very nice Christmas with Johnny's family. We spent Christmas Day at his sister Julie's house and had fun kicking back, playing Rock Band, eating Julie's awesome stuffed mushrooms, drinking coffee and just talking while the kids played.

Our Happy New Year was spent in the Tri-Cities with more of Johnny's family. We spent New Year's Eve with Johnny's grandpa at his nursing home. All the residents were wearing party hats as they sat around talking and listening to old records. Brody asked when the party was going to start and Daddy said, "It's in full-swing, boy." Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and it was nice to visit with Grandpa and meet all his new friends.

From the time we returned home from the Tri-Cities we immediately began looking for a place to move out closer to Johnny's work. We found a place in Bremerton, just 2.5 mi. from work and are very happy with it. It's small and pretty old but clean and simple and that's just right for us. Most importantly it's within our budget and that is a huge blessing as we work to pay off student loans!

We are all moved in now, although not all unpacked and are happy that the chaos of moving is over...for now, anyway.