Time is flying...

Wow!  It is hard to believe that we have just had our 3rd Sunday here in Roanoke.  We have been busy everyday.  I apologize for the delay in getting to another post. 

Since my last update we have had a 'Welcome Home' open house for our church at our home, our first 'normal' full week, Elayna's first snow day because of 1 inch of snow, said goodbye to our amazing packers and first visitors, swimming at the rec center, a dessert making competition for the men at church, attending the Roanoke Mom's Club, purchasing a bunk bed and furniture for our living room, going to a school volunteer meeting, trying out new grocery stores (missing aldi), and...oh what else.

Day our at Mill Mountain

First Visitors 

We are settling in quickly and really enjoying the beauty of God's creation.  We can see mountains from our windows and love to watch the deer as they pass through our yard.  Yesterday I was at Walmart with Amaria and across the street from the store is a breath taking view of a mountain range.  We walked out of the store and Mari said, pointing at the mountains, "We go up there?"  Even she is amazed at what we get to see everyday:)   

Elayna is adjusting to school.  She struggles most mornings to go in with no tears but by the end of the day when we pick her up she is all smiles.  I chatted with a lady this past week who lives in our area in attempts to set up a carpool.  That will be very helpful...because I'm in my car way too much.  Please keep Elayna in your prayers that she would have an excitement about school and that the tears would stop.

Elayna's new class on the 100th day of school

Kyle is doing a great job at Westminster.  Last Sunday he started a sermon series on Acts.  We are both very excited to see what God is going to do here.  He has been very busy, we are working on balancing what life between work and family will look like.  This coming Sunday evening Kyle has his installation service.  Much of his family is coming out for that and his grandpa and dad are a part of the service.  It will be a real celebration.

Entry Way

Many people have asked to see our house...so I've got pictures.  Not all of them are great but you can get the gist:) 

Kitchen

Downstairs Bathroom

Dining Room

Living room...some furniture on back order

Family Room

Basement Play Area

Basement Play Area

Master Bedroom

Girls Bathroom

Girls Bedroom

Guest Bedroom...ready for guests:)

 ***I apologize for the pictures being all over...I have still not figured out how to get them where I want them.