Back in April, we got the word that we would be transferred from San Antonio, Texas to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Once we got past the shock and we were able to compose ourselves, we made a list. The list had everything we needed to do before moving. We slowly began to cross items off and the reality began to set in. Our time in San Antonio was coming to a close. A chapter was over. Our time was up.
First on the list was: put the house on the market. After a bidding-war situation, we were under contract. Crossing this item off the list directed us to item two: find a house in Missouri. We saw a long weekend as the perfect opportunity to throw together a house hunt. 28 hours by car in 4 days, with an infant, not fun. But we made it and found the house of our dreams. Life was good. We made the deposits, signed the documents, met the landlord; all was right in the world and I was living a dream. Then we got a call saying our perfect house didn't want to be rented anymore, it wanted a real owner. After many tears, phone calls to the owners, listing agent and our families; we decided to sign a longer lease with the option to buy this home. We still haven't put in an offer as we are finding too many things we'd like to do it the house. But it's an option we're keeping open. We were back on track.


We have been in our new home for a month now. I think we still left a few things behind in our San Antonio house, because they couldn't fit. We're slowly realizing things are missing here. Like the plunger.

Wheati has had 2 bacteria infections since we've been here, poor boy! Needless to say we found a vet and she is fabulous! He hates the vet office, but he loves the open grounds here at the house. We have pups on both sides of us so he's on cloud nine. We have a cool basement and tile floors he can't get enough of. Now that the seasons have changed, he just lays on the deck and lets the wind blow his hair. He looks like a dog model. He's sick in the head, but we love him.
Matt is "in-processing." His days are full of classes about the area, base rules, the dos and don'ts. Most are silly but some are helpful. He always comes home and tells me the best ones from the day. He takes his big test at the end of October to become licensed. He studies a lot. He goofs off a lot. ;) He is excited to be, what I call the "real deal" PT. He also turned 30 last week! We went out on a date; second one since Graham's arrival. Our sitter is amazing. She has agreed to quit her job and be our full-time nanny when I get a job. She's perfect, right?!

Now you're up to date! Life is good. God is great. Keep us in your prayers.