Introducing....Sunny Shaw!

Introducing........(drum roll).........Sunny Shaw!!! Last weekend we went to the local pet store and picked out a pet. We had promised the kids for quite some time that once we got to NC we would get some sort of pet. Eventually we would like to get a dog or cat, but thought we would give them a "trial run" with a hamster. So far go good...... he is still alive and has not escaped yet! The kids really enjoy him and have been very responsible about cleaning out his cage, keeping his bowl filled with food and his water changed out daily. We will see how long this will last:)

I'm Back!

Luke with his kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Lipscomb
Showing off his new Transformer backpack

Kisses from sis


My proud kindergartener

My proud second grader

Grandparents enjoying a meal together after helping us unpack:)

Our home in NC

Whew!! It has been quite a life-changing couple of months. First off, I want to give all the Praise to our incredible God. He has brought us through the craziest year of our married life so far..... 11 years this past month. Happy Anniversary, sweetheart!! What a blessing to all be together again after 8 months.....no more 6 1/2 hour commutes every week!! Hallelujah!

Well, we finally made it to NC!!! After unpacking, the kids had one week of summer vacation before school started. Yikes!! About half of the elementary schools here are "year-round" schools. We thought we would give it a try since it allowed the kids to be off for 3 weeks in August, November, February and May. What a great way to take those family trips throughout the year!

We hope this blog will allow all our family and friends to keep updated on what's happening in NC:) I hope to update often now that we are mostly settled.....I have been quite the slacker these last 6 months......no excuses now!!