We're Back!!!

We finally have internet now! It was kind of an ordeal to get it becuase the builders of the home didn't leave any exposed pipes for the wiring of the internet, so we had to do some digging and find a sprinkler pipe for it. This was after the internet guys came to install and they couldn't. We then had to re-schedule the installation and wait. Anyway, it is done and here we are! I know you have all missed us so much. LOL!

We found a park just up the road from our house. It is pretty nice, but nothing compared to Craig Park in California! Boo hoo! They only have one baby swing, but it fits both the kids . . . they thought this was pretty fun. . .

Side note about Ambree's matching pants and hat. About a year ago, I found this Old Navy hat at a thrift store and bought it. Then, just about a month ago, I found these matching Old Navy pants at a different thrift shore and bought them! Funny huh!
Lately the kids like being wrapped like "burritos" They will lay there for a while and then they will try to escape the tortilla! And then of course need to be wrapped up again. Funny kids!
There are quite a few of you who have been inquiring about our situation. I guess I have been kind of vague about it, so here it goes. Craig is finishing up his last rotation (internship) in Sandy, UT. He will then graduate from Optometry School at the end of May and has a job lined up in West Jordan, UT, starting in June as a tech and in July as an Optometrist. The Doctor he will be working for is a good friend of Craig's family Optometrist, who referred Craig to him. If all goes well, Craig will work full time as an employee for a while, and eventually buy half the practice and then all of the practice when the current doctor retires. Although I am struggling a little with the idea of living in such a cold climate, away from my family and the beach, I know this is a great opportunity and blessing for our family and it is where we need to be.

Instead of renting an apartment and then moving again into a home, we decided to just do a rent to own situation. So we are renting this home in now and hope to buy it within the next year. We are really enjoying being in a home, and would love to have visitors if you are ever in the area. Here are a few pics. . .

Our backyard isn't too big, and the grass needs some help, but here it is. We are planning on getting a fence at some point, but right now it is nice for our kids to be able to use the neighbors sand box and swing set (they said it was OK.) :)

Living Room (Still need to do some decorating, like curtains, wall hangings, etc.)
Kitchen . . . I love the matching appliances and neutral colors of the floor, counters, and carpet that don't show up dirt, etc. that easily.

View from the dining room to the stairs. . .
View from the kitchen/dining room area into the living room. . .