First of all
I love blogging
blogging has provided an incredible outlet to share the "what's happening" with our family
a way to make new friends and stay connected with old ones
and a way for me to have a digital photo album, without actually spending a million dollars
to develop all the pictures that I take
but now working, I rarely have time to do my chores and see my family, let alone blog
blogging is always on my to do list, but rarely gets to the top
the bills, laundry, and rest always seem to cut in line
and of course family time, which always gets to be the line leader
Can you tell I've made my way back into teaching?
So yes, a few changes have happened since I last blogged
I am no longer working for Starbucks.
Early December I got offered a job as an Infant Teacher at a DayCare
A huge blessing, I can't say that enough
My hours are stable, I have weekends and major holidays off,
I walk to work, and get to come home on my lunch break
it's amazing!
And though it's not completely free
the Lord has provided enough each month so far so the girls can join me once a week
And they love it!
But they're growing up way too fast
But they're growing up way too fast
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Jan. 2013
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we've become more involved with our church and seminary community
and we've been just so incredibly blessed by the people here
they're amazing, and so encouraging!
and its going to be really hard to say goodbye to them, when the Lord moves us on
Portland gave us our first snow
about 30 minutes before we hopped on a plane for California
but we were grateful for the 15 minutes of fun.
This Tavern was incredible, but I think we're a little
afraid to go back, considering Aidan almost burned it down
a good story for a later time
It hasn't taken long for us to see how beautiful the Pacific Northwest is
Some friends took us to Multnomah Falls, and we got our tourist on
it's been six months since we've moved here
and I've been making a pro/con list for Portland,
in addition to some random observations.
Pro: the no sales tax thing is AMAZING!
Con: gas pumping; I thought this would be a pro,
but when you're forced to wait for the attendant to come help you,
you can't help but realize you could be done pumping by then if you were allowed to just do it yourself
Pro and Con and Pro again: no plastic bags; this was a pro until I tried to carry my paper
bags full of groceries in the rain, but then became a pro again when I finally disciplined myself to
use all those reusable bags from the disney store and whole foods.
Pro: DMV here is awesome, and our registration is good for two years.
Con: the speed limit. 55 mph is not acceptable. period. Sammy Hagar, I can't drive 55!
Con: the strip clubs every square block is pretty gross.
Pro: the bridges are gorgeous, and they don't make me pay to cross them!
Pro: some of the best beer is made here, and they give you samples in the grocery store
(clearly one of Jason's Pro's)
Pro: Jason got a peek at what a tattoo on pasty white skin looks like, and now doesn't want one.
Observation: Subaru is to Portland AS Prius is to the Bay Area
Observation: cool Portland mom's have nose rings and use cloth diapers
Observation: cool Portland dad's have beards and wear flannel
Conclusion: Jason and I will never be cool parents
All in all, we're having a great time
but we can always use a great amount of prayer
like I've said before, moving here has been awesome,
but a whole new set of challenges have come
We are so thankful for all of our dear friends and family who have supported us
and continue to support us. And we would ask that you continually keep us in prayer.
and we've been just so incredibly blessed by the people here
they're amazing, and so encouraging!
and its going to be really hard to say goodbye to them, when the Lord moves us on
Portland gave us our first snow
about 30 minutes before we hopped on a plane for California
but we were grateful for the 15 minutes of fun.
As much as we miss the food from the Bay
we've been introduced to some awesome eats here
afraid to go back, considering Aidan almost burned it down
a good story for a later time
It hasn't taken long for us to see how beautiful the Pacific Northwest is
Some friends took us to Multnomah Falls, and we got our tourist on
I love how, even in the winter when the tree's branches are bare
they're still a beautiful green because of the moss that grows on them
it's been six months since we've moved here
and I've been making a pro/con list for Portland,
in addition to some random observations.
Pro: the no sales tax thing is AMAZING!
Con: gas pumping; I thought this would be a pro,
but when you're forced to wait for the attendant to come help you,
you can't help but realize you could be done pumping by then if you were allowed to just do it yourself
Pro and Con and Pro again: no plastic bags; this was a pro until I tried to carry my paper
bags full of groceries in the rain, but then became a pro again when I finally disciplined myself to
use all those reusable bags from the disney store and whole foods.
Pro: DMV here is awesome, and our registration is good for two years.
Con: the speed limit. 55 mph is not acceptable. period. Sammy Hagar, I can't drive 55!
Con: the strip clubs every square block is pretty gross.
Pro: the bridges are gorgeous, and they don't make me pay to cross them!
Pro: some of the best beer is made here, and they give you samples in the grocery store
(clearly one of Jason's Pro's)
Pro: Jason got a peek at what a tattoo on pasty white skin looks like, and now doesn't want one.
Observation: Subaru is to Portland AS Prius is to the Bay Area
Observation: cool Portland mom's have nose rings and use cloth diapers
Observation: cool Portland dad's have beards and wear flannel
Conclusion: Jason and I will never be cool parents
All in all, we're having a great time
but we can always use a great amount of prayer
like I've said before, moving here has been awesome,
but a whole new set of challenges have come
We are so thankful for all of our dear friends and family who have supported us
and continue to support us. And we would ask that you continually keep us in prayer.
