We are plugging along in Texas. We've only been back 10 days, but it already feels like we have been gone from Holland for a long time. We are making progress on our to-do list. Andy and I aren't great decision makers, so it's been a pretty intense couple of weeks. Our house is pretty much painted, carpet should be laid on Monday, we've purchased one vehicle, mattresses are being shipped, and we've done numerous Target trips. We still have mobile phones, home cable/internet/phone packages, a TV purchase, and one more vehicle purchase to figure out. I know there's more I'm forgetting, but my brain is on overload.
Hopefully by the end of next week we will be somewhat settled into our house. Our storage items will be unpacked next Tuesday and Wednesday. Our shipment has arrived in the Port of Houston and is going through customs. Hopefully it will be a quick process! We have enjoyed eating out anywhere and everywhere. You name it, we've probably eaten it. Definitely enjoying Tex-Mex and free refills! :) It will be nice to be done with the hotel and eating out (it does get old after awhile).
The girls are doing quite well. It only took 2 nights to get over their jet lag, so that was nice. They are enjoying going to the pool. Audrey has no fear and will usually go down the water slide without any assistance. We are definitely enjoying the local kid pool. Rachel loves that she can walk through the whole thing. Rachel starts swimming lessons on Monday - it should be interesting! And the girls both have doctor check-ups on Monday. We'll see what the American ped thinks of our tiny Audrey.
Andy headed back to work on Monday. Although with everything else he's been doing, I don't know how much work he has done! :) Unfortunately we (or more likely Andy) have our work cut out for us in the yard. Our tenants ruined our grass. We may have to postpone any major work until cooler temperatures. We'll see what works out.... I've officially joined a new club - the minivan mom club. We ended up with an Odyssey and I love it. I'm still trying to figure out all the bells and whistles. The last car we owned only had a tape deck. So, it'll take awhile...
Well, the girls are getting anxious to get out of this hotel room and get some wiggles out. Until next time...
3 comments:
Hey Laura, glad things are going good for you guys. Hope to talk to you soon. Love Ken and Jenny
Wonderful news! Glad things are falling into place so quickly. Miss you. It'll feel more real when we're at church tomorrow and you're not there :( Looking forward to your next update!
Glad to hear you're getting settled! It must be tough to have to buy a lot of new things, but fun too I suppose. We got our Odyssey in March and it's so funny because I look forward to driving it every time I go somewhere. SO much! Our old car had a tape deck too!:) It's weird to have a brand new car...but oh how I love those automatic doors, nothing better than being able to say, "Take off your seat belt Justin. Have a good day!" and off to school he goes!:) We'll have to chat soon. I'm starting to look up more on the Houston area, debating between a 4 bedroom apartment or renting a house, and still trying to figure out what's closest to MD Anderson but not "too" close. Oh decisions, what a pain!:) Welcome home!:)
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