Inspired!

So, I have been teaching a Ladies Bible Class here in San Angelo and we are using one of Cindy Colleys books in her Crown of Creation series and we are loving it. We are trying to decided which one to use next. They decided to start with tthe last in the series. We have learned so much! I am learning a lot of history...which I am usually not that in to!
I am also now working at the church building as the secretary and loving it. I didn't think there would be so much to do! I set up my office in the work room so I would be out of Josh's hair...he is thankful :).
We are also in the middle of planning a Senior Christmas brunch and a Young Adults Ornament swap! I am tossing around the idea of a sweet swap...but I don't want to pile on too much at once, so I think we may do that in Feb. around v-day along with the Valentines Banquet for the older couples.
Also, if you aren't crazy about dehydrated fruit...you should try the freeze dried fruit! I LOVE it! I first had it at Disney world...and then couldn't find it anywhere else! Well, Monday I found it on the top shelf at walmart over the dehydrated fruit- It is made by Brothers-all-natural. They are called fruit crisps and they have mickey on them...they were $0.50 a pouch! Just as I remembered...yummy!
Anyway...we are looking forward to heading home on Dec. the 14th! We will bein TN until the 29th! We are excited! We haven't seen most of the family since the summer! Ready or not...here we come!

Mass Chaos!

I am trying to change my background....aaaggghhhh It will change the sides...but not the middle! I am copying and pasting just as directed!

Here we are!

Well, things have been going great in Texas. Josh's mom's parents and my mom's parents have both come to visit us. We showed them the sights of San Angelo.

When his grandparents came we hardly went out to eat at all...lots of home cooking! However when mine came, I don't think we cooked one meal at the house. So, here are a few things that have been going on.

This is a field that is in the city limits on San Angelo. While Josh's grandparents were here we took them out there and between the 4 of us we counted, on average, 89 deer!

This is from the retreat at Leakey we went on with our college students! Yes, they all (including Josh) jumped off of this cliff into the Frio (means cold) River. It was clear as glass and as cold as snow. But, you couldn't stop them!

This is what happens when a Texas size buzzard flies into your windshield at 65 mph. So, there we were driving my grandparents to Fredricksburg...I am driving along and there were aout 5 buzzards on the side of the road enjoying a feast...gag. Anyway one of them didn't fly away in time and I couldn't swerve into the oncoming traffic...so BAM! We drove the rest of the way into Fredricksburg and back to San Angelo with the windshield like this. They had to get it fixed Friday morning before driving back to TN.

These are a few things that have been going on with us.

whew!

I am glad to see that I am not the only one a little behind on blogging!
So, we are settled in! Our things got here on the 12th and Josh was able to take that Thursday off and we got everything in its place except 1 or 2 boxes and they were in their place within a few days! We are waiting to hear news back from the realtor to see if she has shown the house lately...oh, I hope so! It is pretty warm here...Monday it was 103! It is a lot dryer out here though. My allergies are so much better than what they were the first 2 weeks we were here....but they still act up daily. I have an appointment on the 31st...hopefully we will get it all smoothed out! I have been itching for company. Mom and Nathan are soposed to be coming in October on Nates fall break and I think NeeNaw and Bpa are thinking about coming in Sept. unless they go to Minnesota. It doesn't really feel like it is that far, I think that is because we haven't driven it yet....oh, well...it doesn't have to be forever!
Well, thats all the news for now!

Arrived!

We have made it to Texas. We are at a hotel tonight until we can move into our apartment tomorrow. The catch is, the moving company didn't tell us until the day that they moved us that we get a two week delivery window. So we will move in tomorrow but may not have any of our things until Aug. 13! Crazy huh?! Not to mention they broke the pane of glass out of one of my end table and didn't bother to tell us! gggrrr...
So, we left yesterday morning at 6 am and got in last night at 9...we were soposed to get in at 8 but it rained almost the whole way here! They say that it is good luck that it rained...it has rained EVERY time we came! We pulled out our suitcases last night and mine, only mine, was soaked. My unmentionalbles are hanging all over the hotel room to dry out. Anyway...We were greeted by one of the elders and his wife last night with a fruit basket and a snack basket. (Go, immediately to Wal Mart and but puffed Corn made by Cheeto I think...AMAZING!!) Also, today they had a potluck and a cake there for us. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming. A few of the members have said they like to hear us talk...they can tell we are from the other side of the Mississippi! haha.
I am dealing with it better now that we are here....ironically I get more homesick when I am home. I am ok now...maybe once we begin moving in things I won't be..but for now ok.
Also, one of Josh's 2nd (I think) cousins committed suicide last Friday. So, if you will remember the Carter family in your prayers.
Well, after today we won't have internet for a few days so I will write when they get it hooked back up at the house.
Love you all!
The Texans....haha

Ready...no

Well, here is the newest news. Josh and I are moving next Saturday. The moving truck will be here on Thursday and Friday...we drive down Saturday and stay in a hotel Saturday and Sunday. Then the truck will be there on Monday so we can move into the apartment. Molly, Josh's sister, is riding with us to help keep us company and help me get some of the apt. situated. I am really hoping the house sells soon! I am trying not to think about the whole situation too much....:( I am kinda ready to already be there and settled in and past all of the emotional ups and downs. I know the Lord will take care of us and get us through the transition. The hard part is that I am human and I feel the need to be in control.
On a different note...Josh and I spent last week at ICYC (Indian Creek Youth Camp). The weather was wonderful last week! It was cool in the mornings and evenings and didn't get too hot during the days. So, all was going well until Monday (day 1) I felt the beginnings of a UTI! WONDERFUL! So, after a long, painful night.....I went to Urgent Care on Tuesday morning and was lucky enough to get a shot, antibiotic and those nifty pills that turn your urine blue. So, on drugs the rest of camp. I am finally feeling almost normal again....but I am so tired of water!!! Anyway, we had 2 baptisms and one restoration last week!
I will be out of pocket for a few weeks. I will try to keep everyone posted!

horrible

I think about blogging every time I get on the internet...but I feel like the ones reading this, I already talk to and keep up with....but just in case.
Josh and I have taken a job in San Angelo, TX. We will be moving August 1. We are excited about the new adventure...but I have a few reservations (to be expected). We have our house in AL up for sale (so if you know anyone looking) so we will be staying in an apartment until it sells. Then when the house sells...hopefully I will be able to get a new car.
We have been spending time with family in TN for the past two weeks...went swimming today and roasted myself....yes I know they make sunscreen.
So we have another church camp next week then we will make one more quick trip to TN....then on July 30 and 31 we will begin loading up the trailer to move.
Sorry I have been slacking.
I will update soon with a new address and phone numbers.