So where exactly have we been? January started with Ben leaving for school in Alabama for six weeks. That left me in charge. Scary, right? It wasn't so bad, the kids adjusted really well and we stayed extremely busy. Then as soon as he got back, the flu hit each of us big time. Ugh. But on a much happier note, considering I haven't mentioned this, we head to L.A. on Saturday to pick up mom and dad, then on Sunday... bon voyage! We leave on our seven day cruise to Mexico, just Ben and me! We are very excited, despite a little hesitation to leave my babes for that long, but I know they will be in good hands and I'm sure mom and dad will spoil them rotten. That is, if they can keep up with them!
Avery is doing great in school, and it seems her imagination is expanding daily. As for Graysen, he is learning and saying new things everyday. He has SO many words, some of his newest words are 'go', 'cookie', 'papa', 'cracker', 'up' and 'cow'. Between him and Avery, they keep us very busy and always laughing!
And on a totally random note, Sunday will mark two years here in California. Not sure how it has happened so fast, but it has been an amazing time. Can't wait to see what God has in store for us over the next year! And as we are already forced to consider options for our next assignment it has me thinking about the things I love the most about living here...
My very favorite thing is that even in January, the middle of winter, I can wear sandals!
Fresh flowers, we can get beautiful flowers any day of the week and for like 5 bucks! They make my kitchen a much brighter place.
Strawberry are almost never out of season. With our city being completely surrounded by strawberry fields, they are always amazing!
Oh and of course, Trader Joe's. I don't know what I ever did without you?
