Day 127: Not This House

On our way home today Daniel got rather upset that I went the "wrong way" to get home. I told him we were going to our new house and explained again about how we moved. He just keeps crying and saying "I don't want to go to this house. I don't want to go to this house. I don't want this house." I had to practly pry him out of the car when we got home. Usually he has his hand on the seat belt so the second we pull in he can unbuckle and get out. Not today.

Heart Break!

I know he will get used to living here and a lot of it has to do with the fact that he is tired. None the less it is heart breaking.

Day 126: Soup and Stuff

Tonight Davey's mom and mom-mom brought the boys home. This will be their first night sleeping in the new house And their first night sharing a room. We could use your prayers that the transition goes smoothly!

I also cooked for the first time with my new (almost 4 year old) pots and my new stove! I made beef and barley soup. I know it's getting hot out but it's just so tasty.

Here is the soup recipe. I got it from a friend last year (thanks Kendra!) but only just started making it around 3 months ago. It has now become a household staple. So Yummy!

Beef and barley Soup

1 - 2 lbs. ground beef
6 c.beef broth
2  sliced carrots
1  chopped onion
2  chopped celery stalks
1 tsp. basil
1/2 c. barley
 salt and pepper to taste
2 bay leaves
3 T ketchup
1 can diced tomatoes (juice and everything)

Brown ground beef and onions; drain. Put all ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender.

Day 125: Friendly Neighbors!

I grew up living in a neighborhood where as children the kids would play together but the adults wanted nothing to do with being neighborly. No matter how my family tried befriend others our neighbors would have none of it. We were reduced to a courtesy wave as you drive by...only if you can get eye contact with the person in the other vehicle. Because of this I have always dreamed of having neighbors who are truly friendly. To my surprise, when I arrived home from work I found this on the front step. WOW actually friendly neighbors! This is so exciting! I just wish I knew which one left this so I could say thank you.

Day 124: Before and After

We're making progress!

Day 123: Our New Home!

Today was moving day!!! We are finally in our new house. Davey's dad (Dave), sister (Abby) and brother (Brad) came down from PA today to bring a huge load off stuff we were storing up there and to help with the move. My mom watched the boys which was a HUGE help and my dad and all 4 of my brothers (James, Tim, Steve, and Chris) were over helping at various points in the day. And as I mentioned yesterday Marie (Davey's mom) came down last night.  We are very thankful for all of the help we had. We could not have gotten it all done in one day with out them. 

I'd post more pictures but the house is pretty much a big pile of stuff that needs to find places. That will be our task over the next few days. We sent the boys back to PA with grandma and grandpa Ermold so we could work on all of the putting away of stuff. (This will be my first time away from Micah!) I did get a lot of the kitchen put away today with was my goal. The way I see it, the rest of the house can be an unorganized mess but if the kitchen is put together, it is a home :)

We have a home!

Day 122: Conversations with Daniel

Today on the way home I asked Daniel who his friends are. Here is our conversation.

Marie (Davey's mom) came down a day early to help clean the house before the big move tomorrow. Daniel is one happy boy with "Mama Olmerd" (translation: Grandma Ermold) visiting.

Day 121: My Visitor

It's been so wet the last few days we had indoor play time and my visitor came to play! He was singing the ABC's and pointing to the alphabet on the other side of my chalk board. I can't believe this kid will be in K3 next year!