August 16- Spring/Summer Review

It just occurred to me that Summer is almost over!  It was just this past March that we moved out of our house in Hawaii and made the big trip to NJ.  Martin went to school in CT, which was not an easy course (putting it lightly).  The kids and I went to see him on the weekends when possible and also made a trip to the Midwest to see family we haven't seen in way too long.  After returning to NJ and getting to spend a little time with Martin, the kids and I went into NYC a couple of times.  In the middle of June, we had to say good-bye to Mia and Papa Tom and traveled over 2,800 miles all the way to WA.  THANK YOU SOOO MUCH to Mia and Papa Tom for letting us live with you and loving us so much for those several months!


Now, we are settled!  The house is all moved in (except 2 boxes in the garage that I really just haven't felt like dealing with). Martin is hard at work at his new job.   We have found a church that we LOVE!  Hannah has done Vacation Bible School, Forest Camp and Soccer Camp.  We have had 2 Japanese exchange students stay with us.  Hannah begins school next month.  And Henry is almost potty trained (soooo close!) and is really starting to read small words (pig, fox, box, etc.).  We've had a few parties and hope to have many more as we develop relationships with the people associated with Martin's job, our church and other friends. 


Phew!  Life is such an amazing ride!!! 

 The day before we left Hawaii, our friends threw Henry a surprise birthday party!

Liberty Science Center