Tuesday, July 7, 2009

So much news

Can you believe it is almost the middle of July? Where has my time gone? Summer is flying by at record pace and doesn't seem to be ready to slow down any time soon.

So far this summer we have......

Accepted a new job at Pottsboro (no more football coaching)
Found out Claire had pneumonia (one day before leaving on vacation)
Gone to Branson for our yearly stay with Russell's family--lots of fun!
Got a great rent house in Denison just 8 miles from the high school for a steal of a deal. And as my mother in law said--- I will be like a fat lady let out of a girdle. We are going from 1160 square feet to 2300 square feet---crazy!
Begun (and finished) furiously painting 2300 square feet to update the 1960's paneling to a more soothing white.
Had Hope's 6th birthday party. Her first friend party with tie dye t-shirts included---lots of fun!
Begun saying goodbye to a whole church full of friends. It is amazing how tied to a community you can become in such a short time of being here. Of course being in a smaller town and smaller church has allowed us to become tied to a great majority of the church than would normally have been. Although we are extremely excited about the new opportunity, we are sad to leave those great relationships behind. This community and church has fully embraced our family and especially our girls.
Packed, packed and more packed---yikes! I don't know if I am coming or going yet! ha!
Had our first sleep-over---Hope got to have a sleep over at Charlie and Madeline's house on Sunday night! They had lots of fun! and got a little sleep I think.
Enjoyed the last basketball camp in Nocona this week.

The move is scheduled for this weekend. I will be ready for it to be over. House in upheaval, cats all freaked out, kids a little nervous --- we are ready.