The Verdict is in

After much searching Adam has found what appears to be the right place for us to live. We will be renting an apartment. It has its' pros and cons but after hearing about what was available I'm happy with his choice. It has a pool and a playground for the girls, it's about 1000 sq. ft., allows pets so we don't have to give away ours, and is next door to the elementary school. The place seems fairly updated inside. The only major con is that the washer/dryer is not inside the apartment and takes quarters. However the price was right - after looking at a home at $1500 per mo. rent, this $500 per mo. apartment is looking mighty cozy.

Graduation Day!

Here is a link to our photo album from this mini-vacation:
Georgia in August

Today was the big day. Joyce, Carl, myself, and the girls all went through security at FLETC at Glynco, Georgia, to see Adam graduate into a genuine ICE officer. ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We are so proud of him!

The Long Awaited Time Has Come

When the cat's away, the mice did play. They also packed, painted, and spent as much time as possible with their families. But now playtime is over and reality is hitting.

Just in case you want to know what we are doing:

Friday-Tuesday - trip to Georgia to see Adam graduate
Wednesday-Thursday - Packing frenzy!
Friday - Adam comes home, more packing
Saturday - Garage Sale
Wednesday - Leave for Colorado
Friday - Arrive, unpack, look for a job, etc.

Aunt Helen's Recovery

Just yesterday I found out my Aunt Helen was in ICU. She and my Uncle Ken live far away in Alaska, but that doesn't make the hurt you feel when you find out your family is in pain any worse. Here is a link to their blog:

Helen's Recovery

Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Lost Teeth and New Beginnings

After Audrey came back from Tennessee with Grandmother and Grandad, she had a wonderful new surprise for Mom - a loose tooth! Her first one, in fact. Two days later she was wandering outside, saying, as she put it, "It's a beautiful day outside today." She came back in and noticed her tooth was gone! We looked for it, but couldn't find it. Later that day we visited Kaitlyn and Bailey and found KK had also lost a tooth.



I got to spend some time with my new niece, Ayla Victoria. She is so cute, constantly sticking out her tongue and licking the air. She looks just like her Daddy and KK. Rynn loves holding her.

Hello, Kitty!

Audrey turned six today! She had her birthday party just a few days before her real birthday, August 7th. Hello Kitty and pink were everywhere. Although her new Heelies were fun, Audrey's favorite part of the party was seeing her Daddy who was home from ICE training for the day.



This new blog was created to keep in touch with family and friends across the many miles as we make our transformation from Gumbo-loving Cajuns to Tree-hugging Colorado-um...Coloradans? Coloradians? Northern Peeps!