Monday, December 15, 2008

Finally!

Please forgive me for my absence! I know how disappointing it is to continually check-in on a blog and continually find it un-updated.

Quick update:

  • We were approved for a mortgage and moved into our house the week before Thanksgiving. (I'm no longer packing boxes of 'faith'...I'm unpacking them!)
  • We hope to close on the house by Friday.
  • The condo is still not rented...we are continuing to trust our Provider for provision.
  • Matt and I vacationed in Maui, Hawaii, for a week while the boys enjoyed both sets of grandparents.
  • We are back in Bozeman, settling in, and really enjoying our new home.
Picture update:
Smiggy enjoying his first Oreo.
Matt building a fire in the new house. M and S are always eager to help him with this task...they hand him wood and crumpled newspaper.
Smigg-a-doo upon waking from his nap...his hair was unusually spiky and I'm still not sure what caused it.
Unpacked crap...er stuff.
Amos-Moses (Mason).
Piano sing-along before we moved.
Me, enjoying the sunset in Pa'ia, Hawaii.

Matt and our rented car...the Caliber.
One happy couple. Our trip to Hawaii was mostly filled with something we don't get to do much...doing whatever we wanted all day long! We had a grand time - wonderful weather, lots of laughs, plenty of sunshine, and all the delicious seafood we could eat.
Hookipa Park, Pa'ia, where the surfers catch waves.
What a rebel.
Maui Tropical Plantation.
Our favorite beach, Napili.

The view from our condo in Kihei.




My little men have learned to walk in my shoes. S is scuffing around in my Dansko clogs...those of you who own a pair know how heavy they are - no problem for him. In this clip, M debuts my patent leather mary janes...proudly.

*Many thanks for all your prayers, calls, e-mails and encouragement...and also for enduring my out dated blog for weeks.

5 comments:

naomi said...

can't wait to hear more about your beautiful adventures! glad to have you home-n

aubyn said...

Your pics of Hawaii are so great to look at with this weather we are having! I bet you two are the only ones in all of Bozeman with a real tan :)
Your boys are so adorable, I need to come and see your new house, and the shoe video is precious.

Joy Joy said...

Thanks so much for the update! Looks like you had a beautiful time. Can't wait to see you!

Hannah said...

I'm glad you guys had a great time! You look fabulous, we can't wait to hug your boys and see your new house! Jarred and I rented a car in Maui and got a Chevy Cobalt and we still laugh about what a funny little car it was. All those funny American rental cars driving around the island. Did you do the Road to Hana?

Jacque said...

Well, it's true...I've been checking your blog waiting and hoping for an update...but now I can see why. You've been busy. That's awesome about the house and even more awesome about the trip. It makes me want to set up a Hawaii jar too. I owe my husband a trip because when we went, I spent most of the time sick and in the emergency room. He doesn't let me forget it.
Can't wait for more once you get settled.