We Made It!

Our Room--the kids need the larger room (you'll see why)


The kids' room--this is the bed that Phil made for them.

We said "goodbye" to California on Tuesday afternoon. We stopped in Bend, Oregon and stayed the night in a hotel. We arrived after midnight, hoping to carry 4 sleepy children into their beds, but they were not the least bit sleepy!

We've been busy unpacking boxes all day. The kids love the new bed that Phil made for them, and they're having a great time in our new backyard! Lily drives the Gator all over the yard, and then grunts for me when she runs into trees and can't back up. Jared loves to explore in the basement. He repeatedly says to me, "Mom, if you need me, I'll be downstairs." Caleb is excited to see all of his toys again. He played quietly with his cars for most of the day. Gracie swept the house, unpacked boxes, sorted toys, and then found a spare moment to ride around with Lily in the Gator.

Brooke brought dinner over tonight! She also stopped by last night with food for breakfast and lunch today. Phil starts school Monday morning, so we'd like to get things put away this weekend. I'm amazed at how much stuff we've accummulated in only 8 years of marriage, but our family has doubled in size since our last move 3 years ago.