I'm really behind on my updates. I want to list more for our trip but haven't had the time to look over the map to jog my memory.
A lot has occurred over the last week. The boys had five days off for the holiday. Thanksgiving was quiet but nice. We had a fun family dinner. Lots to be thankful for and reflect on for the past year. We did take two walks to help with the over eating. At one point during the last walk, we saw the peak of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Adams all at one time. Wade was sold!
Friday we drove to Tillamook and the coast. It is a beautiful drive into the Tillamook Forest. Love the cheese factory! We took a little walk on the beach.
The boys seem to like school and their teachers. They both complain the curriculum is too easy. Both are doing work from last year. The day starts an hour later then in Arizona, 9:00-3:20. They take the bus in the morning but I pick them up. If they take the bus home, they don't arrive until 4:05. A little late for us. Chandler was tested for 5th grade gifted math. If he passes, he would actually attend a different school for just math class! Seems extreme for just one class. We'll see how he does. Henry is waiting for gifted testing. The schools have a lot to offer just behind Chandler school district.
Our Chandler house closed on Tuesday. We feel truly blessed to have successfully completed the sale in less than 3 months. With our equity, we paid off the Eagar house, or aka Wade's baby! We have our eye on a house here. It is in the popular mountainside community of Forest Gale Heights. It is actually not on the market yet. The owner is doing a lot of remodeling, his agent knows our agent. Tonight we viewed it again. While there, it started to snow! Actually, it doesn't snow in the valley that often so it is big news. I have pictures to load at another time. I still can't find my camera! I'm using a disposable. The boys were excited by the idea that school could be canceled or delayed. They were heartbroken when it stopped.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Thanksgiving and beyond
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Wow, very cool. I would love to do that (start a blog) just so that I remember things myself! It looks like everything is coming together and the road traveled will be worth it. I can't wait to visit out there! Love you guys. MIss you, too. Suzanne
Your blog came just in time! I was thinking about you guys and wondering how things are going over there and also if your house here in AZ closed. So, thank you. You answered all of my questions! :O) Glad to hear the kids are adjusting well. We miss you guys and hope to see you all in the near future. BTW, Josh emailed Chandler but it was sent back...maybe it was a typo on his part.
So glad that you made it there! Loved all of the stats! :-) We are missing you so much! COF just wasn't the same without you! :-(
Michelle
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