Updates

Well, I had some time to update the blog today after a crazy week but left the camera cord at home. So, no pictures just yet.

Here are some updates from the week though:

• Mike finished and passed Spanish! So, college is officially OVER for him! Diploma should be in the mail sometime...
• Still waiting on job offers. Mike has heard back from a few things and has sent his resume out some more this week. We're hoping something comes soon. Nothing as of yet though.
• Kitchen update #2 - We (meaning Mike) laid new tile in the kitchen this week. Pictures to come. Hopefully we will get it all cleaned tonight and the appliances back in place. No cooking or washing all week due to the stove and washer and dryer being in the middle of the kitchen! Boy, have I got a lot to catch up on this weekend!!
• Blue continues to gain about 10 lbs a day. Well, not really, but he is pretty big. He is SO much more laid back than Polly was so that is a blessing, especially with his size. I hope to take him to be weighed sometime in the near future to see just exactly how much he weighs.
• Bec and David moved into their NEW house this week!! Congrats on the new house...can't wait to see it sometime soon.
• We're loving the Olympics this week! Go USA!
• We are officially getting "fruit" from our garden. Squash/zucchini and okra didn't make it...bummer! A couple of tomatoes have finally ripened and we also have some chili peppers. I did see a couple of jalapenos last night that are growing slowly but surely. Homemade salsa will be arriving shortly.

Well, that is about it for now. I'll try to get some pictures posted this weekend.

Guess I should update...

I looked at the blog and realized that I never updated to say that Mom and Dad arrived in CR. They arrived around midnight (our time) on Monday night and got settled in throughout the day on Tuesday in their new home. We have been able to talk to them via Skype and Vonage this week which has been really great! Dad took me on a tour of their room last night while on Skype. I don't see how families made it when their loved ones went on the mission field years ago with no email, phone, and REALLY slow mail, if any. It is so nice to know that I can pick up the phone or sign online and talk to them. Plus, we have email and blogs. We are SO fortunate!

Mom and Dad have started school although this week wasn't too difficult with orientation and a holiday for May Day. I am sure next week will be different once homework begins. They are definitely glad that they started learning Spanish before they left so they are able to talk to people already, even though their knowledge is really limited. Feel free to check in on their blog to see how they are doing and to see pictures of their new home in CR.

Well, we are actually going to be home this weekend! Saturday will be involve working in the yard (VERY MUCH NEEDED) and planting a small garden so we can have some fresh veggies this summer. I'll post pictures when they come in...

Spring Time!

I LOVE Spring! I especially love the flowers in this season - my favorites are tulips and daffodils which I plant throughout the yard. I seem to have a few tulips that have already begun to bloom and my daffodils are in full bloom. Here are some pictures that I took yesterday (Easter Sunday).